Category Archives: womens rights

The Republican War On Women

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I hate it when Republican insane talking points become all a person hears about on radio and TV. But like many who will read this, I have several relationships with women – my wife, my daughters, many friends and relatives … Continue reading →

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Government Doesn’t Create Jobs? And Other Observations

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Dave Bradley

“Government doesn’t create Jobs!” and lobbying Why oh why would huge corporations and corporate groups be so intent on lobbying congress and all the various state legislators to influence votes if government in no way caused economic ripples and thus … Continue reading →

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Komen Hits Home With Us

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Like so many folks, my wife and I married and raised a family. We have two lovely daughters. They are full adults now, but at one time they were teens. Like so many fathers of teen-age girls, I worried about … Continue reading →

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Will The OWS Movement Put People Back In Charge?

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Nearly 20 years ago, my father-in-law was in the hospital with the first of what would be 5 heart attacks. The heart specialist came by for his evening visit. One of the questions the doctor asked my father-in-law was what … Continue reading →

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What Is In Iowa’s Future For Women’s Equality?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

In women’s rights as in our politics, Iowa has historically been a bit schizophrenic, that is, holding contradictory and antagonistic attitudes.  Iowa has an interesting record on civil rights in general with some things to be proud of, historic “firsts” … Continue reading →

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