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Tag Archives: The Prairie Progressive
Iowa Tax Cuts: Grover Norquist on Steroids
From the April 2022 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $15/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for … Continue reading
What Democracy Stands To Lose In City Council Campaigns
From the January 2022 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $15/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for … Continue reading
America’s Work Force Radio Interview With Dave Leshtz
The John Deere strike is over but labor issues are always out there. America’s Work Force Radio is the only daily labor radio program in the U.S. and has been on the air since 1993. Check out this interview with … Continue reading
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Tagged America's Work Force, American Federation of Teachers #716, John Deere strike, The Prairie Progressive, UAW
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Democrats Should Follow The Advice of Hank Aaron
Dave Leshtz was inducted, along with David and Marian Coleman and Mel Stahmer, into the Johnson County Democrats Hall of Fame on July 9. These are excerpts from his acceptance speech. You can watch the full video of all of … Continue reading
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Tagged Hank Aaron, Iowa Democrats, Johnson County Democrats, The Prairie Progressive
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4-H Should Be For All Kids
Published with permission from the January 2021 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading
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Tagged 4-H, Iowa Poll, local journalism, print journalism, The Prairie Progressive
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A Prairie Progressive Tribute To Jeff Cox
Reprinted with permission from the March 2020 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa City progressives, Iowa progressive left, Jeff Cox, The Prairie Progressive
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Less Regulation, Faster Line Speeds Could Compromise Pork Safety
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2019 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. … Continue reading
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Tagged hog slaughter, Iowa agribusiness, Iowa labor issues, Iowa pork industry, New Swine Inspection System, The Prairie Progressive
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Prairie Dog’s Summer Reading List 2018
Reprinted with permission from the Summer 2018 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading
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Tagged #amreading, Prairie Dog Reading List, prairie progressive, Progressive Community, The Prairie Progressive
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The Prairie Progressive: Two Thumbs Up For Roseanne
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2018 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading
What Does It Mean To Be A Progressive?
Paul Deaton wrote this book review for The Prairie Progressive. Published here with permission. Who is a progressive? Who is a “real” progressive? Who will continue a progressive legacy after the 2016 election? Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debated what … Continue reading
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Tagged Ari Berman, The Prairie Progressive, voting rights, Voting Rights Act, VRA
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