Tag Archives: money in politics

Building The Anti-Democracy Machine

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Dave Bradley

Legal AF YouTube interview with Lisa Graves (30 minutes) From the YouTube blurb: On Court of History, Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz speak with Lisa Graves, author of Without Precedent, about how Chief Justice John Roberts helped build a Supreme … Continue reading →

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In A Kingdom Not Long Ago

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Dave Bradley

I got this email from occasional contributor and friend of blogforiowa, Don Paulson. You can almost hear the frustration in Don’s narrative of a legislative session in Muscatine not long ago. I get the distinct feeling that the legislators, all … Continue reading →

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How We Got Here

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Like most folks these days I have go to web sites and writers or commentators that I depend on to help evaluate the onslaught of daily news to sort out drivel from the important. Two of those writers provide a … Continue reading →

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Of The People, By The People And For The People

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Dave Bradley

As we crash into the Independence Day weekend this year with a feeling that the doom that was at the door last year is no longer quite beating the door down, our thoughts can go beyond merely surviving to once … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts About The November 3, 2020 Elections

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau The November 3 federal elections will stand as one of the most momentous in the nation’s history. Not since the 1960s have voters confronted such an array of issues—coronavirus pandemic, heath care, climate change, police misconduct, street … Continue reading →

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How Iowa Pays For Big Money In Politics

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Billionaires are drowning out the voices of Iowans.   Iowa Pays the Price supports increasing transparency in campaign finance and accountability for those who break the rules.  Check out IowaPaysThePrice.org  

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Koch Brothers Intend To To Buy Even More Republicans

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Some say the Kochs are America’s third party.  But make no mistake,  the money they plan to spend is for the purpose of electing Republicans. According to The New York Times, the Brothers are predicting the cost of buying the … Continue reading →

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Why Senate Republicans Voted For Citizens United Debate

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Since Al Franken was elected in 2008, he has rarely granted interviews to the national media, reflecting his commitment to be taken seriously as a senator who works for his constituents.   In this rare interview with Lawrence O’Donnell last … 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 PAC To Get Money Out Of Politics

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Trish Nelson

A PAC to fight money in politics.  Pledges collected after goal is reached.  This is worth a listen.

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