Category Archives: Veterans

Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus Shunned

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

The 2018 midterms are going to be a pisser and nothing indicates the bitter intensity of the upcoming electoral contest like publicly shunning the Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus. Whether or not there should be a veterans caucus, and a state … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Armistice Day

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

It’s probably just as well the 45th president cancelled his military parade and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Armistice Day was born and designated as “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and … Continue reading →

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Veterans Condemn Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration Policy

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

Veterans For Peace strongly condemns Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy, the imprisonment of children, and criminalization of undocumented immigrants. Our immigration laws and enforcement tactics have long been at a crisis point and we are now witnessing even more draconian … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

We can end the witch hunt because it’s been found in the person of Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer. I had hoped our first female speaker would be different from other politicians. Those hopes were dashed as she proved herself … Continue reading →

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On Being A Veteran

Posted on November 11, 2015 by

My 1975 enlistment in the U.S. Army had everything to do with how screwed up the military was coming out of Vietnam. I asked myself, if regular people didn’t step up and fix the mess, who will? I almost didn’t … Continue reading →

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Veterans For Peace Sponsor Armistice Day Observance

Posted on November 10, 2015 by

Bells worldwide were rung on the 11th month, the 11th day, at 11 a.m. 1918 to celebrate and recognize the ending of WWI, “The war to end all wars. ” To commemorate that peaceful pledge, bells were rung around the … Continue reading →

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Rowley – McGovern Iowa Speaking Tour

Posted on July 30, 2015 by

FBI whistle blower Coleen Rowley and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern to speak at organized events in nine Iowa cities beginning Sept. 24 IOWA CITY — The three Iowa chapters of Veterans for Peace announce a nine-city tour of Iowa … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Thoughts

Posted on May 24, 2015 by

We rightly turn our thoughts and our thanks to those who fought and the many who died in America’s wars. Sadly, we often find out long after a conflict is over that the reason we went to war in the … Continue reading →

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Statehouse News, School Funding Crisis Continues‏

Posted on May 3, 2015 by

Ed. note: This week’s newsletter comes from the desk of Representative Kirsten Running-Marquard and the staff for Democratic members of the Iowa House. Although today is the “official” last day of Session, our work is not yet complete. Session is … Continue reading →

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Dems Offer Compromise On School Fun: The Courtney Report

Posted on April 5, 2015 by

note: this is an edited version of the weekly newsletter. For the full newsletter please go here DEMOCRATS OFFER COMPROMISE TO END SCHOOL FUNDING GRIDLOCK In an effort to break a lengthy logjam on school funding at the Statehouse this … Continue reading →

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