Monthly Archives: January 2012

Congressman Braley Heard Us On SOPA

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Progressive activists helped win the battle to stop SOPA  by contacting their members of Congress.   But there is still danger of a SOPA re-write so we have to remain vigilant.  Rep. Braley does a great job in this video … Continue reading →

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The President Sings “Let’s Stay Together”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Too good not to share. Please enjoy the President of the United States singing Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together.”

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Talk To Your Congressman: Join Loebsack Telephone Town Hall To Discuss Nation’s Priorities

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

[U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack serves the second district of Iowa.  Find out which district you live in:   Map of redrawn 2nd District] Dear Neighbor, Next week, President Obama will deliver his annual address to Congress on the State of … Continue reading →

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Iowans Press Harkin for Diplomacy with Iran

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES– Jeffrey Weiss of the Catholic Peace Ministry led a delegation of 16 Iowans representing nine organizations in a meeting with representatives of Senator Tom Harkin’s staff on Jan. 18 to request Harkin publicly promote diplomacy with Iran. The … Continue reading →

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One Iowan’s Story: How State Child Care Assistance Helps

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This video shows an Iowa woman Amanda Young, who speaks about how state child care assistance helps her keep working.

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Iowa Utilities Board Announces Public Comment Meetings

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Paul Deaton

Dec. 6, a story about MidAmerican Energy’s potential rate increase was making the news. The company is expected to file with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) in February for an electricity rate increase of 3-4 percent. In anticipation of the … Continue reading →

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Why Is David Johnson Challenging Jeff Kauffman In Iowa House District 73?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

David Johnson is a Democrat challenging Jeff Kauffman (R)  for Iowa House Representative for the 73rd District.  Check out his website here.  Johnson is running on the following platform: Better funding for our schools and universities, quality jobs for Iowans,  … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: MLK Day, Taxes, Des Moines, Keystone

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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 the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King – I Have A Dream Speech – August 28, 1963

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Martin Luther King Day 2012 Iowa Events

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Des Moines The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center, 75 E. Army Post Road, will host several free events beginning at 11 a.m. Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For information call Michael Kates at 282-8060 … Continue reading →

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