Category Archives: womens rights

MEMO: Legislative Inaction

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

“The Republicans who run your Iowa House say they won’t approve public school funding for the 2015-2016 school year, even though the law requires it.” MEMO TO: Interested Parties FROM: Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa Executive Director DATE: February 14th, 2014 … Continue reading →

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Branstad To Create A New Job

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Terry! According to the Terry Branstad method of accounting for jobs he will be happy to know that when he loses his next year it will not count against him. Plus when the Democrat takes his place, that will count … Continue reading →

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Good Question

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley
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Bullying The Poor And The Weak

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Most of us woke up to the news that once more the poor had benefits cut. Since they have few advocates anywhere in our governmental system this is hardly a surprise. As a group the poor are beat up day … Continue reading →

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'Iowa Women Deserve Better' Rally

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES– From the desk of Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa. Progress Iowa to hold “Iowa Women Deserve Better” rally at state capitol Featured speakers include Rep. Marti Anderson, Senator Jack Hatch, Rep. Tyler Olson, and Rep. Beth … Continue reading →

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Proud of the Iowa Supremes Today

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In case you had missed it yesterday, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a decision they had made in January that yes, indeed, you can be fired from your job just for being too attractive. If you hadn’t guessed already the ‘defendant’ … Continue reading →

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Short Thoughts On A Saturday Morning.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One of our daughters lives in Mississippi. This is of course one of the states that would rather watch a woman die than to let her have a needed medical procedure if it was called for. It scares the hell out … Continue reading →

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Taking Inventory; Setting Priorities

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The week of July 4th seems like a good opportunity to take a little time to see where we are at and where do we want to go. It never hurts to assess what our goals are and therefore where we … Continue reading →

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Steve King: Bet I Can Fool You!

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In what must be the first move in the 2014 election cycle, a large group of Republican House members voted for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and at the same time voted AGAINST VAWA. So, even though the money … Continue reading →

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Women Spoke Now We Need Action

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

I ran across this graphic this week. As a parent to two young women, it concerns me a great deal that rape is still so rampant in our society. I think the graphic speaks for itself:  graphic here    

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