Monthly Archives: September 2004

The Counterpoint: GOP Bait n Switch

Posted on September 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Counterpoint:  GOP Bait 'n' Switch The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country.  by … Continue reading →

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Iowa Federation of Labor Questions Values Fund Deal

Posted on September 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Federation of Labor Questions Values Fund Deal by Mark L. Smith, President, IFL I am writing on behalf of our officers and members to urge your opposition to two parts of the legislative package that will be considered in … Continue reading →

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FALLON CHALLENGES VALUES FUND NUMBERS

Posted on September 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

FALLON CHALLENGES VALUES FUND NUMBERS As the Legislature prepares for a special session on September 7, State Representative Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) criticized the content of a recent press release promoting the Iowa Values Fund. Specifically, Fallon contends that the … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Showing Outfoxed and Uncovered September 3 and 4

Posted on September 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines Showing 'Outfoxed' and 'Uncovered' September 3 & 4 Due to the tremendous success of the free screenings of these two Robert Greenwald films last weekend at the Vaudeville Mews (212 4th ST in downtown Des Moines), the films … Continue reading →

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Bush in Cedar Rapids on September 3rd

Posted on September 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush in Cedar Rapids on September 3rd I mean, really – why do we have to keep fumigating the state? Tell Bush What's on Your Mind ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, George W. Bush is traveling to Cedar Rapids for a … Continue reading →

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Watching The Fake News

Posted on September 2, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Watching The Fake News By Linda Thieman Somewhere – two or three different places, to be more precise – I read that a large number of Americans get their news from The Daily Show on the cable channel Comedy Central.  … Continue reading →

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NYC Police Action Gets Out of Hand

Posted on September 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

NYC Police Action Gets Out of Hand Outgunned, Outmatched AlterNet.org The NYPD protester strategy on Tuesday was akin to the U.S. military's display of overwhelming and sometimes unnecessary force in Iraq Tuesday, August 31 – The day protesters had designated … Continue reading →

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News and Notes from Deanland and DFIA

Posted on September 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

New Book Out Soon: “The Tea Is In The Harbor” Scott Goldstein, a DFA 2.0 intern, and active member of Generation Dean, has announced that his new book, “The Tea Is In The Harbor,” will be out in October. “The … Continue reading →

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CNN Refuses to Air Gay Republican Ad

Posted on September 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

CNN Refuses to Air Gay Republican Ad ChicagoPride.com Log Cabin Republicans will not endorse Bush re-[s]election bid during convention ATLANTA, GA – CNN has informed the Log Cabin Republicans that it will not air their new television advertising campaign, which … Continue reading →

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Scandal Rocks DFA: Some Calling It TieGate

Posted on September 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Scandal Rocks DFA: Some Calling It TieGate By Linda Thieman It was reported yesterday on Blog for America that DFA Communications Director Laura Gross is thisclose to losing her job over the disappearance of Gov. Howard Dean’s favorite tie. Gross … Continue reading →

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