Monthly Archives: May 2012

Steve King Town Hall In Pocahontas

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Speaking in Pocahontas, Iowa on Monday, May 21, Steve King compared immigrants to dogs. King holds town hall in Pocahontas Location: 607 13th Street North, Pocahontas IA Transcript: King: “…We’ve always had bird dogs around our place in our family … Continue reading →

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Update From Congressman Bruce Braley

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Here’s an update from congressman Bruce Braley about what he’s been working on lately. Farm Bill Listening Tour The Farm Bill is the single most important piece of legislation this year that affects Iowa jobs and the Iowa economy. Congress … Continue reading →

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VOTE IN THE JUNE 5 PRIMARY ELECTION – EARLY VOTING NOW AVAILABLE

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Trish Nelson

June 5 Primary Election Early Voting Now Available – Below are the links to the Iowa Secretary of State website where you can find out how to register to vote, find out where to vote early, request an absentee ballot … Continue reading →

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Loesack to Obama – Exit Afghanistan

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Paul Deaton

 

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: The Coming Proliferation of Hog Confinements

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Ed is still doing great progressive talk radio.  Check here for the Fallon Forum weekly broadcast schedule each and every Monday.  You can livestream The Fallon Forum at http://www.fallonforum.com or WRLD.TV from 12:00-1:00, Monday-Friday. Podcasts available, too.) Dear Friends, Monday, … Continue reading →

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Steve King Appearances In District May 21-23

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Please share. Steve King will be in Iowa this week. Below is a list of places, dates and times. Monday, May 21 9:00 am,  Sac County Courthouse, District Courtroom, 100 NW State St., Sac City 11:30 am, Pizza Ranch, 211 … Continue reading →

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Censored TED Talk By “Super-Rich” Entrepreneur Released

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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What Iowans Are Missing: This Week On Ring Of Fire Radio

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Unfortunately, Iowans won’t be able to hear  this amazing radio program over the publicly owned airwaves because Iowa commercial radio stations only allow one kind of talk – conservative – but thanks to the free and open internet, we can … Continue reading →

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Neighbors Stop Proposed 5,000-head Cargill-Backed Hog Factory In Dallas County

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Trish Nelson

CCI – Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement: Over the last two weeks, we’ve been working with about 60 people in the area to stop a 5,000-head Cargill-backed hog factory. And, yesterday [Tuesday], a Dallas County Supervisor hand-delivered the official word … Continue reading →

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Award Winning Journalist Amy Goodman To Speak In Lamoni Friday

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Trish Nelson

[Editor’s note: This is a very big deal.  We were fortunate enough to have attended her presentation at the 2007 National Conference on Media Reform in Memphis. She usually only hits major cities on her speaking tours. Kudos to Graceland … Continue reading →

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