Monthly Archives: May 2010

Iowa Progressive Radio: Politics and Religion This Week on The Fallon Forum

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  Politics and Religion This Week on The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day in Iowa

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

“A soldier feels a sense of connection to his country that is like few other things. That connection is to current events, but to the lives of past soldiers as well. Being a soldier can be a form of living … Continue reading →

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Peter Costantini Hangs with Iowa Global Health Studies in Haiti

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Peter Costantini Hangs with Iowa Global Health Studies in Haiti The group of students from the University of Iowa Global Health Studies Program has returned from Haiti and Blog for Iowa provides this report on what Haiti was like during … Continue reading →

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An Iowan Considers the IDP Convention

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan Considers the IDP Convention by Paul Deaton Some of us will make a key decision about the Iowa Democratic Party in the near future, determining which of two conflicting events we will attend on June 12. One will … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by the administration concerning … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Connected to Afghanistan

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans are Connected to Afghanistan by Paul Deaton “If one thing is clear about this deployment, most Iowans will provide moral support for the soldiers being deployed, even if we don’t fully understand the mission and what the endgame will … Continue reading →

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Boswell Tells FCC to FCK Iowans on Net Neutrality

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Trish Nelson

BOSWELL Tells FCC to FCK Iowans on Net Neutrality For the record, a similar letter is being circulated by Republicans.  Iowa Congressman Leonard Boswell signed this industry drafted letter, in direct opposition to President Obama's net neutrality agenda. By signing … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Musings on Grassley, King, Oil Spills, GOP

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Musings On Grassley, King, Oil Spills, GOP   gazetteonline.com  Grassley’s decisions driven by contributors Iowans need to examine Sen. Chuck Grassley’s record and his questionable support for the voters of Iowa. He has held past chairmanships of the … Continue reading →

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Steve King Challenger Votes Today in Audubon, Iowa

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Steve King Challenger Votes Today in Audubon, Iowa Let's all take our share of responsibility for inflicting Steve King on the nation, and help a Democrat get elected in Iowa's fifth district.  Below, see the upcoming campaign schedule for Matt … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the Age of Consolidated Media

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowa in the Age of Consolidated Media by Dave Bradley One of the most often repeated stories of the effects of national consolidation in media happened to one of our neighbors, North Dakota. On January 18th, 2002 a train derailment … Continue reading →

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