Monthly Archives: September 2004

Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate

Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate Democratic National Committee (cough) Well, it's nice to see the party joining in with the activists for a change! Debate Starts at 8pm Central Time Tonight Tonight, don't let George Bush's henchmen steal another … Continue reading

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The Future of Family Farms: Oct. 3 at 9am

The Future of Family Farms: Oct. 3 at 9am Ethical Perspective on the News is on KCRG channel 9 Cedar Rapids, Sunday Oct. 3rd at 9:00am (MORNING).  The topic is “The Future of Family Farms” Moderator: Karen Brown Professor Philosphy, … Continue reading

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Bush’s Hometown Newspaper Endorses Kerry

 Bush's Hometown Newspaper Endorses Kerry Capitol Hill Blue Well, THIS would be good for a laugh if the reasons weren't so scary. The newspaper in George W. Bush's adopted hometown of Crawford threw its support on Tuesday behind Bush's Democratic … Continue reading

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Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight

Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight ACT He has done it before.  He will do it again.  George W. Bush is going to tell a couple of whoppers at tonight's debate and we can't let him get away with it! … Continue reading

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Ohio SOS Caves In To Pressure from Voting-rights Groups

Ohio SOS Caves In To Pressure from Voting-rights Groups The Columbus Dispatch Blackwell ends paper chase   Some could be unable to vote because of flap over registration forms Under fire from voting-rights advocates, Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth … Continue reading

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OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines

OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines GOING UP RIVER A documentary on Senator John Kerry's Navy tour of duty in Vietnam, his contributions to the peace movement that followed, and the ultimate shape of … Continue reading

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Kucinich: It’s Time to Close Ranks

 Kucinich: It's Time to Close Ranks by Dennis Kucinich There are a lot of people throwing up their hands right now and saying, “Well, the campaign isn't strong enough…the candidate this…the candidate that….” Know what? The time's over for those … Continue reading

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Tonight in Mason City: Stop Outsourcing Our Future Comes to Town

Tonight in Mason City: “Stop Outsourcing Our Future” Comes to Town A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Wednesday, Sept. 29 7:00-8:30 PM Mason City Public Library 225 … Continue reading

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Iowa: Confusion, Bad Ballots Hinder First Voting Days

 Iowa: Confusion, Bad Ballots Hinder First Voting Days by Lynn Campbell, Des Moines Register The first few days of early voting in Iowa were marked by complaints and confusion as Republicans tried to turn the state's absentee-ballot efforts to their … Continue reading

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Ohio Secretary of State Blocks New Voter Registrations

Ohio Secretary of State Blocks New Voter Registrations by Jim Bebbington and Laura Bischoff, Dayton Daily News Boards of elections told to strictly follow two provisions DAYTON – Voters-rights advocates are criticizing two recent decisions by Ohio Secretary of State … Continue reading

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