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Iowans Applaud “Icky” Award

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Applaud “Icky” Award Alternet.org“But Team Oil did not quit with this bold triple play. Led by Transocean, the culprits have already begun the lobbying and legal ploys to avoid paying for what they did.” by Jim HightowerIt's not nearly … Continue reading →

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Why Iowans Should Support Elena Kagan's Nomination

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Why Iowans Should Support Elena Kagan's Nomination Elena Kagan: “Supportive Of the Men And Women Who Are Fighting To Protect Us.” from the White House Blog Asked about unfair attacks on Solicitor General Elena Kagan and her nomination for the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: Fallon Forum Schedule

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressive Radio:  Fallon Forum Schedule 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 the conversation, and … Continue reading →

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The Great Surprise – The Telecommunications Act of 1996

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Dave Bradley

The Great Surprise – The Telecommunications Act of 1996 by Dave Bradley From the beginning of the Reagan presidency, media policy policing took a hands off approach and slowly media consolidated, mostly in the newspaper sector. The complaint was that … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: On Iowa's Proud Labor History

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Labor Update: On Iowa's Proud Labor History by Tracy KurowskiOf the four legislative priority issues for labor in Iowa, guess how many, in Iowa’s Democratically-controlled legislature and executive branch, passed this year? If you said none, you win. If you … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World Week of action May 17-24: The Sisters of Saint Francis of Clinton, Iowa are calling for a new START to a safer world. “A call for non-governmental organizations and concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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5 Questions Iowans Should Answer Before Accepting Nuclear Power

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

5 Questions Iowans Should Answer Before Accepting Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton1. Are there enough uranium reserves to make nuclear power a long term solution? One estimate put world uranium reserves at 3.5 million tons. Without adding any new nuclear … Continue reading →

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis Thicke by Paul Deaton An Interview with Francis Thicke, Democrat for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. The parking lot was jammed, the foot traffic relatively light when I met Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidate Francis … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Reading Arizona's Immigration Bill

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans are Reading Arizona's Immigration Bill by Paul Deaton “While there is an urgent need for immigration reform in the United States, Arizona’s new law is regressive.”Blog for Iowa recently posted about the Arizona Immigration Law SB1070. A reader responded … Continue reading →

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Iowans Kick Off the Campaign Season

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Kick Off the Campaign Season by Paul Deaton “The flurry of post cards, media coverage and phone calls surrounding the tour will all be good for the Governor’s party. With each passing day, 2010 seems more like it will … Continue reading →

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