Tag Archives: corporate greed

Failures Of Unrestrained Capitalism Fueling Sanders Campaign

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Farron Cousins makes the case that Bernie’s popularity with young people is because they’ve seen the worst of unrestrained American capitalism.  

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Fast Food Workers Going On Strike

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Jobs With Justice Today, underpaid fast food clerks, care providers, adjuncts, retail associates and thousands of women and men across the country are bravely going on strike once again. Along with their supporters, they’re raising their voices to demand $15 … Continue reading →

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Free Public Workshop On Corporate vs. Community Rights

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Trish Nelson

We the People Are More Powerful Than We Dare Believe: A Community Rights Workshop with Paul Cienfuegos 100Grannies For A Livable Future and local coalition Environmental Advocates present a FREE and public introductory workshop with National Community Rights Educator Paul … Continue reading →

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RFK, Jr. Calls Koch Brothers “Deadly Parasites” On Democracy

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Ever wonder why you rarely see Robert Kennedy, Jr. on the TV?  Possibly because he is the most knowledgeable and articulate spokesman for the environment there is, and he is unafraid to tell the truth about corporate greed. Prepare to … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Bernie Sanders Events

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Find an event near you and RSVP at go.berniesanders.com Friday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Town Meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders Drake University, Sheslow Auditorium 2507 University Avenue Des Moines Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 p.m. Town Meeting with Senator … Continue reading →

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Governing Under the Influence Symposium

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Trish Nelson

  symposium.dawnjonesiowa.com/ Free and open to the public Saturday May 23, Iowa City Public Library, Room A Sign In : 9:30 a.m. Program Starts : 10:00 a.m. Democracy is being silenced. We shout; but we are not being heard over … Continue reading →

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The So-Called Fiscal Cliff Deal And Real Problems

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau On New Year’s Day, the Senate and House passed a “fiscal cliff” deal.  The terms of the deal contain some good parts.  But economic stimulus and job growth issues were largely ignored. First, the agreement brought positive … Continue reading →

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John Archer Says 50% Of Americans Believe They Are Entitled To Handout

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

John Archer: “Some of our weaknesses here in America. You have an entitlement society. You have about 50% of the American population now believes that they are entitled to a government handout. That’s a real weakness.”  – May 2, 2012 … Continue reading →

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Beaten Wife Syndrome And The Republican Party.

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I have written about this before, but with the election coming it seems to be a very pertinent time to remind people that you can break the cycle of abuse that the Republican Party has been subjecting this country to for … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Developing Koch Addiction

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Paul Deaton

CORALVILLE, Iowa– Yesterday, Blog for Iowa reported that there would be a counter protest to the Americans for Prosperity (AFP) event at the Coralville Holiday Inn. Since our party chair wanted to talk to me on another matter, and he … Continue reading →

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