Monthly Archives: September 2004

Good News Out of North Carolina

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Good News Out of North Carolina by Max Mattia, DFNC Max Mattia is a Deaniac and impressive state group grassroots organizer in North Carolina.  Several months ago, Alta and I were on a phone call with a number of other … Continue reading →

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Al Franken In Ottumwa at Noon Today!

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Al Franken In Ottumwa at Noon Today! This was posted this morning on the Bartcop Nation forum.  Thanks to Mark in Carlisle for alerting Blog for Iowa. White House Fight Targets Ottumwa Al Franken, outspoken liberal comedian and former “Saturday … Continue reading →

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Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Planned Parenthood Action Network Attorney General John Ashcroft struck out Wednesday, as the third of three federal judges, this one in Nebraska, ruled that the federal abortion ban is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.  “[This] ruling … Continue reading →

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Civil Liberties Events in Des Moines and on IPTV

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Civil Liberties Events in Des Moines & on IPTV Iowa Civil Liberties Union Iowa Premier of UNCONSTITUTIONAL * Exclusive Iowa premier of Unconstitutional – a documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Greenwald, who also directed recent documentaries entitled Unprecedented (about the … Continue reading →

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BUSH TRIED TO INSTALL CRONY AT FLORIDA ELECTION BOARD

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 BUSH TRIED TO INSTALL CRONY AT FLORIDA ELECTION BOARD The Daily Mislead George W. Bush has said “Every registered voter deserves to have confidence that the system is fair and elections are honest.”[1] But according to a new report, the … Continue reading →

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Rising Medicare Costs Take Toll in Iowa

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Smith Notices Sea Change by Andrew Smith, Candidate, House District 40 This past week I've been doing a lot of door knocking, and I have to tell you, something is happening, change is happening, and it's big. People are angry, … Continue reading →

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IDP Announces Open Seat on DNC

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 IDP Announces Open Seat on DNC The Iowa Democratic Party will hold an election for a vacancy in the position of Representative to the Democratic National Committee. The IDP elects both a male and a female representative to the DNC. … Continue reading →

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The Truth About September 11

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Truth About September 11 By Bill Moyers, AlterNet.org Much of the truth about 9/11 is now public, thanks to the Commission's report: Key government officials failed the system, and they failed the American people. It has taken three years … Continue reading →

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The Green Bike Tour 2004 Hits Iowa

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Green Bike Tour 2004 Hits Iowa Iowa Policy Project Solar Bike Tour to Wind Through Four States HOWARD, South Dakota – Renewable energy supporters will set out Monday on a solar bicycle tour of rural communities in South Dakota, … Continue reading →

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Supporting Marriage Equality in Iowa

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Supporting Marriage Equality in Iowa   Dear Fellow Iowans:   As you know, same sex couples and families face unique challenges and experience barriers that our heterosexual neighbors often do not.  Coming out as a same sex couple or family … Continue reading →

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