Monthly Archives: July 2011

Sunday Funday

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Dave Bradley

by Dave Bradley Let’s relax a bit, exercise the mind and have some fun. My guess is that many here like trivia – so let’s start with some quotes: Who said – 1) “I can hire one half of the … Continue reading →

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ALEC In Iowa

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Dave Bradley

by Dave Bradley As I was writing about ALEC earlier in the year, I seemed to run into a bit of a dead end. This was not by chance but by design. Whereas ALEC seeks to have an inordinate amount … Continue reading →

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Clean Air Muscatine – Local Activism Paying Off

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Dave Bradley

by Dave Bradley About six months ago, some intrepid folk in Muscatine decided to do something about a major problem in their city. The major problem they took on was air quality in Muscatine. Muscatine County has some of the … Continue reading →

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King, Bachmann, Cantor, Ryan: Illogical And Hypocritical

Posted on July 29, 2011 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty Following was published, with some editing and deletions, in July 22nd Cedar Rapids Gazette. On July 8th, the US House of Representatives passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 2219, with a vote of 336-87. This … Continue reading →

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New Study: Don’t Argue With Conservatives – You’re Only Making It Worse

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Trish Nelson

We found this on Huffpo Politics page.  The Washington Post ran an article called, The Power of Political Misinformation citing a soon-to-be-published study on how people respond to factual information.  It seems the researchers have accomplished what empirical research does … Continue reading →

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Tell USDA To Stop Colluding With Big Ag Today!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Fooddemocracy now.org **PUBLIC COMMENTS NEEDED BY JULY 28TH** In the past 10 years the number of farmers markets has more than doubled, from 2,863 in 2000 to 6,132 in 2010. The rise in the popularity of the local, organic and … Continue reading →

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Help President Obama Save The Country

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Help President Obama Save The Country by Trish Nelson “Americans may have voted for a divided government but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government.” – President Obama in his address to the nation MondaySome on the left are mad … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  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 to participate in … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Stand With Striking Construction Workers On UI Campus

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Labor Update: Stand With Striking Construction Workers On UI Campus Here’s another opportunity to stand with striking construction workers on the University of Iowa campus. Wed July 27 11am-1pm across from West Lawn. More details below.This construction project is setting … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Senator Grassley On The Debt Ceiling Crisis

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Dave Bradley

An Open Letter To Senator Grassley On The Debt Ceiling Crisis By Dave BradleySenator Grassley,We are sitting here in shock as we watch the Republican Party do something which no other power in the world has ever been able to … Continue reading →

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