Tag Archives: voter suppression

Approach To Voting Tells How Parties View Democracy

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Dave Bradley

One of the quickest and easiest ways to judge how the two major parties in this country view the very fundamental concept of democracy is to simply see how they treat voters. As usual, we see Democrats busting their butts … Continue reading →

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Voter Suppression In Iowa

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Paul Deaton

Republicans have taken the effort to suppress voting rights nationwide, including in Iowa. Iowa Republicans have done their part, if not as egregiously as in other states. They would do more to suppress voting rights if they controlled our bicameral … Continue reading →

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August Recess

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Paul Deaton

SOLON, Iowa — While Trish Nelson takes a well-deserved break, I will attempt to fill her shoes at Blog for Iowa. Delegates from the national party conventions dispersed last week and there is a lot to write about. Party and … Continue reading →

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The Real Reason For Republican Voter ID Laws

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Trish Nelson

 

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Stop Voter Suppression in Iowa

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Dave Bradley

The ACLU put out a video starring Lewis Black talking about voter suppression in the US. Remember, if Republican ideas were so popular they would be doing everything they could to increase voter turn out. The fact that they feel … Continue reading →

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What’s The Matter With Wisconsin?

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

talkingpointsmemo.com/ An armed militia group in Wisconsin plans to confront people who signed the petition to recall Gov. Scott Walker (R) at the polls on Nov. 4. The “Wisconsin Poll Watcher Militia” will check the names of those on the … Continue reading →

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Matt Schultz Working For Tea Party, Not For All Iowans

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I grew up in an Iowa where common sense ruled more often than not. Iowans back in the day would tell those who put party before the good of the whole to take a hike. We would tend to elect Republicans, … Continue reading →

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Florida Is At It Again

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Trish Nelson

If they can get away with it in Florida, they can get away with it anywhere. Thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/eligible-florida-voter-governor-rick-scott-purged/ Maureen Russo was born in Akron, Ohio. For the last 40 years she’s operated a dog boarding and grooming business — Bobbi’s World … Continue reading →

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Iowa SOS Cites Two People Trying To Vote As “Voter Fraud”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

SOS Matt Schultz  appears to be taking his voter-suppressing marching orders straight from the corporate bill mill ALEC. We couldn’t help but laugh out loud when Schulz used his Twitter feed in a transparent, lame attempt to pass off  two … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street: Is It A Movement?

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Dave Bradley

These are heady days for those who are invested in any way in Occupy Wall Street. This action seems to be growing at its original site on Wall Street and there are sympathy actions happening around the country. Right now … Continue reading →

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