Monthly Archives: February 2005

The Counterpoint: Social Security vs. Social Insecurity

Posted on February 5, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Social Security vs. Social Insecurity 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.  [Update from … Continue reading →

Posted in Counterpoint, Main Page, Media Bias | Comments Off on The Counterpoint: Social Security vs. Social Insecurity

Call to Action: Support Paper Ballots in Iowa!

Posted on February 5, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action:  Support Paper Ballots in Iowa! by Jerry Depew Today in Pocahontas, Iowa, State Senate co-president Jack Kibbie asked for your help – without knowing you exist. He said a few letters to the Des Moines Register would … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, How You Can Help, Iowa in the News, Main Page, Verified Voting | Comments Off on Call to Action: Support Paper Ballots in Iowa!

Iowa DNC Members Endorse Dean, Finally! Nothing Like Waiting Until It’s a Fait Accompli

Posted on February 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa DNC Members Endorse Dean, Finally!   Nothing Like Waiting Until It's a Fait Accompli IDP Website [I'll bet Gordon Fischer is rolling over on the putting green in his law office.] (DES MOINES)—Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, Chair of the Iowa … Continue reading →

Posted in Dean News, GLBT, Iowa in the News, Main Page | Comments Off on Iowa DNC Members Endorse Dean, Finally! Nothing Like Waiting Until It’s a Fait Accompli

From Anger to Compassion: A Cosmic Perspective

Posted on February 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

From Anger to Compassion: A Cosmic Perspective by Caroline Vernon Blog for Iowa would like to welcome Caroline Vernon of Davenport to the blog team.  We are very pleased to have her with us! Anger is most often a difficult … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Posts, Main Page, Progressive Community | Comments Off on From Anger to Compassion: A Cosmic Perspective

The Social Security Fallout

Posted on February 3, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

The Social Security Phase-Out Fallout Considering the main topic of last night's State of the Union speech started with Social Security phase out, there are all kinds of items that we could discuss – rather than repeat them here, I'll … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Main Page | Comments Off on The Social Security Fallout

Hey, Iowa’s Great 5th District! It’s Time to Rally Against Bush in Omaha!

Posted on February 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hey, Iowa's Great 5th District!  It's Time to Rally Against Bush in Omaha! This announcement was posted on a great new Iowa blog, called The Left Coast of Iowa.  Click here to visit the Left Coast blog, and here to … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, How You Can Help, Local Events, Main Page, National News, Progressive Community | Comments Off on Hey, Iowa’s Great 5th District! It’s Time to Rally Against Bush in Omaha!

Dean’s Top Rival Drops Out of DNC Race While Dean Adds Backing of Machinists, Steelworkers, UAW and DNC Hispanic Caucus

Posted on February 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Dean's Top Rival Drops Out of DNC Race While Dean Adds Backing of Machinists, Steelworkers, UAW and DNC Hispanic Caucus New York Times [*See today's updates below.] Howard Dean emerged Tuesday as the almost assured new leader of the Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Dean News, Main Page, Progressive Community | Comments Off on Dean’s Top Rival Drops Out of DNC Race While Dean Adds Backing of Machinists, Steelworkers, UAW and DNC Hispanic Caucus

Study: Exit Poll Errors Not To Blame for Discrepancy in 2004 “Election” Results

Posted on February 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Study:  Exit Poll Errors Not To Blame For Discrepancy in 2004 “Election” Results uscountvotes.org  Prominent Statisticians Refute 'Explanation' of 2004 U.S. Exit Poll Discrepancies in New Edison/Mitofsky Report and Urge Investigation of U.S. Presidential Election Results. “There are statistical indications … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Page, Vote Fraud | Comments Off on Study: Exit Poll Errors Not To Blame for Discrepancy in 2004 “Election” Results

Extreme Makeover: GOP Edition

Posted on February 1, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Extreme Makeover:  GOP Edition This past weekend, three things came to my attention that were – to put it mildly – completely unreal. One.  A 'leak' from a GOP Congressional retreat detailing the strategy (with example speeches!) to sell the … Continue reading →

Posted in GOP, Main Page | Comments Off on Extreme Makeover: GOP Edition