Monthly Archives: May 2012

President Clinton Heading For Wisconsin

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We received a note from President Bill Clinton today: I’m landing in Milwaukee tomorrow to help get out the vote with Tom Barrett at a rally — and I hope you will join us. Folks in Wisconsin have been on … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help The People Of Wisconsin Stop Scott Walker

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Trish Nelson

  The Scott Walker Recall election is coming up fast on June 5! We just launched a great new online tool, called the Friends and Neighbors (FAN) program, to connect with people in Wisconsin about the recall elections without having … Continue reading →

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Braley Fights Back Against Secret Money On Rachel Maddow Show

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Are Iowans Totally Insane?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Answer: No, just the Republicans Another View — DMReg.com MARK POTOK is editor of the Intelligence Report/Hatewatch blog and senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center Dear Iowa, I used to think you were a pretty straight-ahead place, what … 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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Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”  –  Joseph Campbell  

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Sunday Funday – America At War Edition

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Well, we wouldn’t have Memorial Day if we didn’t have something memorialize. Like many countries America honors its fallen heroes with a special day. So here are ten questions about Memorial Day or America’s involvement in wars since its beginning: … Continue reading →

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Quotes On Conservatives

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Dave Bradley

I am one who believes that calling the group of thieves and religionist posers that inhabit the Republican Party “conservative” is an insult to the very word “conservative.” Shouldn’t a “conservative” strive to conserve something besides their own fat check … Continue reading →

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How What Happens In The National Petroleum Reserve Affects Iowa

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The following is a Guest Opinion published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen Thursday. [BFIA ACTION ALERT:   “The National Petroleum Reserve is home to vast numbers of wildlife — waterfowl, shorebirds, caribou, bears and others. Tundra swans, snow geese, brant, pintail … Continue reading →

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Join President Obama In Des Moines

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

When: Thursday, May 24th Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Where: Iowa State Fairgrounds Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center 3000 E. Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50317 Guests should arrive at the main entrance of the fairgrounds at the intersection … Continue reading →

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