Monthly Archives: May 2015

Heartsill’s Anti-Gay Witch Hunt Empowers Bullies, Misleads Educators

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: May 28th, 2015 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Des Moines, Iowa — In recent weeks, State Representative Greg Heartsill (R-Chariton) has engaged in a series of attacks and attempts to misinform his fellow legislators, Iowa educators, and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Weather, Weather, Weather Edition

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Dave Bradley

If nothing else, the weather seems much more interesting than it used to be. Thousands dying in India from a horrendous heat wave. Meanwhile, folks are drowning in Texas. The tornado and what is now also monsoon season in Iowa … Continue reading →

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School Funding, Affordable College, Bipartisan Bills: The Courtney Report

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Dave Bradley

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, QUALITY SCHOOLS REMAIN KEY STICKING POINTS Disagreements over education funding are preventing the Legislature from adjourning for the year. Iowa families count on great local schools to give their children and grandchildren a leg up in life. High-quality … Continue reading →

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One Person, One Vote In The Balance?

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Dave Bradley

June starts Monday. As with all Junes, the Supreme Court (referred to as SCOTUS herein) will be issuing their decisions on cases that they heard over the past term. Over the period of the current Court, some very controversial subjects … Continue reading →

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A Few Words On Dennis Hastert

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Bribery by ALEC in Georgia uncovered by the press last week. (starts at 0:18) The story is just beginning to emerge from the Justice Department of the corruption that J. Dennis Hastert undertook as Speaker of the House from 1999 … Continue reading →

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Can Elizabeth Warren Do More Good In The Senate Than The White House?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“Elizabeth Warren is on the forefront of issues that are important to the working class..we’re running out of real leaders in Washington.”  

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Hogg: Education The Biggest Difference Between The Parties

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Trish Nelson

From the Hogg Report: Today, I had a guest column appear in the Des Moines Register explaining that education is at the heart of the legislative stalemate and overtime session. You can review it at this web site: desmoinesregister.com/iowa-view The … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon: Pipeline Is Assault On Land And Livelihood Of Farmers And Landowners Across Iowa

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Ed Fallon To Hold Press Conference Prior To Court Appearance
 fallonforum.com On Wednesday, May 27 at 12:45 p.m. on the south side of the Polk County Courthouse at 500 Mulberry Street in Des Moines, former Iowa lawmaker Ed Fallon and … Continue reading →

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Reducing Air Pollution Matters

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Paul Deaton

We hear plenty of political chatter including the words “climate change.” This discussion among politicians isn’t about science. It’s about the power of money in politics. The tactics of the moneyed class have been to attack the messengers who would … Continue reading →

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The Sanctity Of Every Life And The Horror Of Every War

Posted on May 25, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

There has been a national effort by Veterans for Peace to have letters written to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in conjunction with vietnamfulldisclosure.org. Our local group has sent in several letters.  This one is by Gail Coleman, an associate member … Continue reading →

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