Monthly Archives: January 2005

Dean Wins Backing of State Dem Chairs

Posted on January 31, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Dean Wins Backing of State Dem Chairs Detroit Free Press Howard Dean won the backing of state Democratic Party leaders Monday, putting him in a strong position to win the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee. “If all of our … Continue reading →

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Corporations Biggest Filers of Frivolous Suits

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Corporations Biggest Filers of Frivolous Suits MinutemanMedia.org by Jim Hightower Look for a big push by Bush this year to restrict your right to sue corporations that harm or cheat you. George claims that you unruly citizens are treating big … Continue reading →

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SUPPORT VIVA 2005: For Voter Verified Paper Ballots

Posted on January 31, 2005 by bfialindathieman

SUPPORT VIVA 2005: For Voter Verified Paper Ballots From: the National Ballot Integrity Project Action Alert Day One January 31, 2005 Voter Verified Paper Ballots are the essential first step towards a trustworthy election. VIVA 2005 makes Voter Verified Paper … Continue reading →

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LOOPHOLES IN IOWA POLLUTION LAWS by Molly Regan

Posted on January 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

LOOPHOLES IN IOWA POLLUTION LAWS by Molly Regan Loopholes…Loopholes…Loopholes. Bad little areas of the law that just happen to allow all kinds of things to slip through. ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT released a report saying:  “At least 29 states have loopholes … Continue reading →

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DemocracyFest 2005!

Posted on January 30, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Welcome to DemocracyFest 2005! DemocracyforTexas.Org  Democracy Fest, a gathering of progressives from around the country hosted by DFT and co-sponsored by My Vote is My Voice, will be held June 17-19 in Austin. Down in Texas, we know a bit … Continue reading →

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Cold-hearted, Divisive Iowa State Senators Introduce Gay Marriage Ban

Posted on January 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Cold-hearted, Divisive Iowa State Senators Introduce Gay Marriage Ban by Christina Butts The new legislative session has barely started and the remnant religious far-right in the Iowa State Senate wants to begin divisive political tactics instead of working for the … Continue reading →

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Bush Propaganda Machine Could Roll to a Stop

Posted on January 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Bush Propaganda Machine Could Roll to a Stop Editor and Publisher by Brian Orloff NEW YORK In response to continued revelations of government-funded “journalism” – ranging from the purported video news releases put out by the drug czar's office … Continue reading →

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Update: Dean Bid for DNC Chair Picking Up Steam!

Posted on January 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Update: Dean Bid for DNC Chair Picking Up Steam! From the Politicalwire: The New York Post (ack!) reports on rumors “about whether Bill and Hillary Clinton will join the stop-Dean push” as Democrats gather in New York this weekend to … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Watch Condemns U.S. Meatpackers

Posted on January 28, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 Human Rights Watch Condemns U.S. Meatpackers This week brought a new first:  Human Rights Watch – an international human rights watchdog agency – accused a specific U.S. industry of violating basic human rights. In a summary from the New York … Continue reading →

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SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE

Posted on January 27, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF  CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005 “After much consideration of Dr. Condoleezza Rice’s nomination to be Secretary of State, I am unable to support her nomination. I am … Continue reading →

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