Monthly Archives: December 2004

Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa

Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa Blog for Iowa would like to welcome DFIA Environmentalist and Scott County Soil and Water Commissioner-elect Molly Regan to the blog team.  Molly joined us a couple of weeks ago and will post matters … Continue reading

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Holidays Bring Extra Challenges for Gay and Lesbian Couples

Holidays Bring Extra Challenges for Gay and Lesbian Couples AlterNet Christmas is supposed to be a time where families and loved ones gather to share the season's greetings. But this year, like the other three years since this lesbian couple … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas!

Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas! The Associated Press So, the AP actually DOES have more on its mind than stumping for the wasteful, sinful, slothful GOP agenda.  Happy Holidays! Careful planning during the holidays can reduce the amount … Continue reading

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Socially Responsible Investing

Socially Responsible Investing Union of Concerned Scientists   Many people do their part for the environment by driving a fuel-efficient car, buying organic foods, or using energy-efficient appliances. You can also promote environmental values through socially responsible investing (SRI), also … Continue reading

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Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book; Anti-bullying Workshop in Ames in January (GLBT)

Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book (GLBT) The North Scott Press by Bill Tubbs   The United Methodist Church defrocked the Rev. Irene Elizabeth Stroud on a 7-6 vote for being honest about her sexual orientation….The church's decision appears … Continue reading

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A Christmas Carol: Perspectives

 A Christmas Carol:  Perspectives Today is a rather unusual day – rather than posting from a desk cluttered with books, papers “to do” notes and a ringing telephone, today I am posting from my kitchen table, complete with a fresh … Continue reading

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One Senator Needed for January 6th Challenge

  One Senator Needed for January 6th Challenge pdamerica.org We all remember that early scene in Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11, where one African American after another stands up in the well of the House of Representatives to challenge the 2000 … Continue reading

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John Drury: Iowa’s Prescription for Low Cost Medicine

Iowa's Prescription for Low Cost Medicine by John Drury Currently, there are only four U.S. states that openly encourage their citizens to buy prescription drugs from Canada: Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Iowa is not on the list, but I … Continue reading

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FDA’s Credibility Hits Yet Another Low as Consumer Health Lands on Back Burner

FDA's Credibility Hits Yet Another Low as Consumer Health Lands on Back Burner American Progress Pfizer's Greed A National Shame The drug maker Pfizer “reaffirmed its commitment” over the weekend to keep its prescription painkiller, Celebrex, on the market, despite … Continue reading

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Bush Propaganda Machine Takes Aim at Social Security

  Bush Propaganda Machine Takes Aim at Social Security Brace yourself for more Orwellian doublespeak, sleight of hand, smoke and mirrors and bald-faced lies, as the Bushies launch their public relations campaign to drum up popular support for dismantling…er, I … Continue reading

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