Category Archives: Progressive Community

Unwatchable TV

Posted on October 17, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Unwatchable TV The following appeared as a guest opinion in the Iowa City Press-Citizen By Charles Miller “This is the single most important discussion any American citizen can be a part of.” With those words media critic John Nichols … Continue reading →

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Iowa Native ALDO LEOPOLD’S Legacy to be Honored

Posted on October 16, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Iowa Native ALDO LEOPOLD'S Legacy to be Honored Members of a newly-formed heritage group from ALDO LEOPOLD'S hometown of Burlington are bringing a noted Leopold scholar to their community as part of a season-long celebration of their native son's legacy. … Continue reading →

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Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press

Posted on October 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Catch Ed Fallon Sunday Noon on Iowa Press I was fortunate enough to catch Ed Fallon, progressive candidate for Iowa governor, live on IPTV's Iowa Press last night.  It was definitely worth watching. Friday night's Iowa Press with Ed Fallon … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Funding Accountability

Posted on October 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Nuclear Funding Accountability Excerpts from nirs.org At a time when Congress is threatening to cut off hundreds of thousands of individuals from their life-lines by making drastic cuts to Medicaid in order to reduce the deficit, here is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls

Posted on October 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

NE Iowa Health & Wellness Expo October 15 in Cedar Falls SECOND ANNUAL NORTHEAST IOWA HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 , 8:00am – 6:00pm Valley Lutheran High School 4520 Rownd St., Cedar Falls, Ia. Energy Healing and … Continue reading →

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FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success!

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Trish Nelson

FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City a HUGE Success! Iowa City, Iowa Update: Town Meeting a huge success…more than 500 people packed the Pomerantz Center at the University of Iowa to participate in a forum on media ownership. – Free … Continue reading →

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HOGS, HOGS, HOGS ON THE RADIO

Posted on October 9, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

HOGS, HOGS, HOGS ON THE RADIO Normally an IOWA-based radio program about hogs mentions the words commodity, pork bellies, or futures at least once.  The one this morning on 1270 AM-WKBF did not. The program “Conversation With Cathy And Karl” … Continue reading →

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Nothing Patriotic About It

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Nothing Patriotic About It The following appeared as a Guest Opinion in the Iowa City Press-Citizen by David Leshtz The U.S. Congress will soon act to reauthorize expiring sections of the Patriot Act, the law passed just days after … Continue reading →

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Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K

Posted on October 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K Lanya Shapiro Hey folks,   I want to let you know about a project I'm involved with – an economic policy contest that just launched today: a national call for the … Continue reading →

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Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives!

Posted on October 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives! …Taking our country back one local office at a time. contributed by Ellen Ballas and Robin Roseman Johnson County Democracy for America recently voted unanimously to endorse two local progressive candidates Amy Correia and … Continue reading →

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