Tag Archives: Citizens United

Ernst Does Her Job, Attempts To Whip Up Base At Summit

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Republicans have absolutely nothing to say and this proves it. Ernst sounded about as coherent as Sarah Palin, and these were prepared remarks.  To be fair, it is tough to sound like you are saying something while saying nothing, which … Continue reading →

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Progressives Analyze Steve King’s So-Called Freedom Summit

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa 2016 Watch: National, Local Experts To Preview Steve King’s ‘Freedom Summit’ Today Des Moines, Iowa — Today, national and local experts will preview the Freedom Summit being held on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. Potential [Republican] presidential candidates will … Continue reading →

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‘Pivotal Moment’ For The Movement To Remove Big Money From Politics

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Trish Nelson

It is always worth taking the time to read John Nichols. commondreams.org The Senate will wrangle this week over whether to amend the Constitution to allow citizens and their representatives to organize elections where votes matter more than dollars. The … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate To Vote Sept. 8 On Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Note from BFIA:  Sign the petition to get money out of politics.  But don’t just sign the petition. Be sure and contact Senators Harkin and Grassley. CREDO Action On September 8, the Senate is scheduled to vote on a constitutional … Continue reading →

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The Koch Dealers

Posted on July 17, 2014 by bfiajohnshumaker

the Koch Dealers rivers of white powder are flooding streets of America north to south east to west in the form of rivers of white power funded by Koch Brothers they are the Koch Dealers of white powder in fascist … Continue reading →

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The Impact Of Money On Democracy: Panel Discussion

Posted on May 28, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

The Impact of Money on Democracy A Panel Discussion on McCutcheon and Citizens United Supreme Court Decisions Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA Thursday, MAY 29th: 7PM – 9PM FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC … Continue reading →

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Taking The Supreme Court Back

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Trish Nelson

We already know that holding the Senate this November matters. But the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Wednesday underscores just how crucial holding our majority in the Senate is — and how the fate of our democracy could depend on … Continue reading →

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McCutcheon v. FEC Events To Be Held in Des Moines, Davenport, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids

Posted on March 17, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

If you had all the money in the world, which candidate or race would you spend it on? Personally, I’d give an enormous chunk to Elizabeth Warren to launch her Presidential Campaign for 2016. I’d also give sizeable amounts to … Continue reading →

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John Boehner, Meet Benedict Arnold

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The British could not do it, nor the rebel Confederate states. The Spanish, Germans, Germans again nor Al Quieda could do it. But John Boehner and his band of merry cowards are just a couple weeks away from totally shutting … Continue reading →

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Iowa Move to Amend Events

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Marybeth Gardam wrote a response to my post “A Dose of Citizens United Reality” to say “the rumors of my demise are overstated.” While Marybeth is moving out of state, she is in the process of saying a long goodbye … Continue reading →

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