Category Archives: Main Page

A Case for Culver-Judge

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Case for Culver-Judge by Paul Deaton “The 2010 midterm elections may not be about logic and achievement. Rather than take Iowa into the future, the Republican candidate, Terry Branstad, proposes to undo the accomplishments of the Culver Judge administration … Continue reading →

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The START Treaty is Up To Iowans

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The START Treaty is Up To Iowans by Paul Deaton “Instead of New START being an opportunity to reduce the excessive nuclear arsenals of Russia and the United States, some view this as an opportunity to modernize them. The logic … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Affairs, Main Page, Nuclear Disarmament | 2 Comments

National Columnist Agrees with Blog for Iowa About Media

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Trish Nelson

National Columnist Agrees with Blog for Iowa About Media by Donald Kaul Did you see those pictures of Michelle Obama sashaying around Europe–Spain I think it was–and staying at that fancy hotel? I mean, who does she think she is, … Continue reading →

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Mainstream Media Worse Than Fox, Limbaugh, WHO-Radio

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Mainstream Media Worse Than Fox, Limbaugh, WHO I'd like to follow up today on Dave Bradley's great post yesterday about the problem of the broken mass media (corporate media). Here is a classic example of how the mainstream media, in … Continue reading →

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Iowans Must Plan a Media Strategy

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowans Must Plan a Media Strategy by Dave BradleyMany of you endured a series of articles I wrote giving a brief overview of how those on America’s right wing slowly and steadily took control of nearly all media in this … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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Iowans Can Help Fight Teabaggers’ War on Social Security

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Can Help Fight War on Social Security DemocracyforAmericia.com Remember all the hullabaloo going on this time last year? Teabaggers were taking over town hall meetings with Senators and Congresspersons across the country. They were loud and the media loved … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Fiscal Wolf in Conservative Clothing

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Fiscal Wolf in Conservative Clothing by Paul Deaton “What he really means is that he has become a devoted member of the party of “no” in Washington and is busy obstructing the progress of Democrats as they deal with … Continue reading →

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Matt Campbell to Debate Steve King in Iowa's 5th District

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Matt Campbell to Debate Steve King in Iowa's 5th District Congressional Candidate Matt Campbell agrees to Debate KingAugust 26, 2010 Matt Campbell, Fifth District candidate for U.S. Congress, today agreed to debate Steve King in a live on-air interview on … Continue reading →

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Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society by Paul Deaton “After the salmonella outbreak happened, local organizations and the corporate media all jumped on board with statements, solutions and calls to action. The thing is that if we follow the news cycle, … Continue reading →

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