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Grassley and GOP Cronies Continue to Block Unemployment Extension

Posted on July 19, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Grassley, GOP Cronies Continue to Block Unemployment Extension by Tracy Kurowski Senate Republicans Continue to Block Unemployment Extension “…so next time someone waxes on about how Congress can’t get anything done, or how Congress won’t pass unemployment extension, … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement When I returned to Democracy for America last year, I had two priorities: Helping pass meaningful healthcare reform and electing progressives up and down the ballot in all 50 states. Thanks to your hard work, … Continue reading →

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Progressive Talkers Talk about Radio in Iowa

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Progressive Talkers Talk about Radio in Iowa by Paul Deaton“When the market is determined by the ideologues driving Washington politics, the notion that the playing field is level for everyone is a delusion. In radio’s case, when the 'fairness doctrine' … Continue reading →

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Roxanne Conlin Visits Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Roxanne Conlin Visits Cedar Rapids, Iowa by Paul Deaton “…there ought to be a rule that you can’t make stuff up.”The story Roxanne Conlin told Wednesday night at Waypoint Services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa boils down to this: the senior … Continue reading →

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An Iowan's Take on the Spoilers

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan's Take on the Spoilers by John Rachow, MD“Governor Romney comes across as a spoiler, in the old sense, jumping the claim of an honest prospector who worked hard and successfully to uncover the vein of gold that could … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Care about US-Russia Relations

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Should Care about US-Russia Relations by Paul Deaton“As former General Colin Powell said in the film, 'The Nuclear Tipping Point,' nuclear weapons are no longer needed to maintain national defense. They are not relevant.”Should Iowans care about United States … Continue reading →

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BFIA and Fallon Forum Team up to Take on Right-WingTalk Radio in Iowa

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Dave Bradley and Trish Nelson will be guests tonight on the Fallon Forum, broadcast live from 7-8 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 … Continue reading →

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Beyond Farmers Markets: Building a Local Food System in Davenport, Iowa

Posted on July 14, 2010 by altapricehome

Beyond Farmers Markets: Building a Local Food System in Davenport, Iowa by Alta Price, M.D.The Quad-City Times ran a great opinion piece last Sunday written by Dan Carmody. Mr. Carmody lived and worked in Iowa, eventually moved into economic development … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Activist Receives Anonymous Hate Mail

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowa Progressive Activist Receives Anonymous Hate Mail by Dave Bradley Hopefully we will have a rousing meeting concerning community radio in West Liberty tonight. I will go through the list of criteria from the FCC and watch some eyes glaze … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on July 12, 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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