Monthly Archives: August 2005

Political Organizer Job Opening at Fallon for Governor

Posted on August 7, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 Political Organizer Job Opening at Fallon for Governor Ed Fallon, seven term state representative serving the central city of Des Moines, is running for governor.  The primary election will be June 6, 2006. Fallon is known for championing the rights … Continue reading →

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The Iowa Second District Democratic Workshop – August 13, 2005

Posted on August 6, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  The Iowa Second District Democratic Workshop – Saturday, August 13th IDP2nd.Org The Iowa Second District Democratic Workshop will be on Saturday, August 13, 2005 in West Liberty, Iowa, at the West Liberty Community Center.   The program starts just before … Continue reading →

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We have now officially seen everything. Introducing . . . the Tom Harkin Blog!

Posted on August 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 We have now officially seen everything. Introducing… the Tom Harkin Blog! by Danny Glover, Beltway Blogroll [Editor's Note: Now, if Grassley starts blogging, I'm pretty sure THAT will be one of the signs that the Apocalypse is at hand.  I'm … Continue reading →

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FDA & CDC Smear Respected Independent Scientists and Researchers

Posted on August 5, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

FDA & CDC Smear Respected Independent Scientists and Researchers By Evelyn Pringle Online Journal Contributing Writer In their public statements, officials within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are always claiming that researchers … Continue reading →

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An Epitaph: “Good Neighbor” Radio

Posted on August 5, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

An Epitaph:  “Good Neighbor” Radio It's a very odd occurrence these days that local media talks about other local media, particularly if there is not a shared corporate parent.  (Whereupon you can expect to hear every cross-promotion in the book…)  … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Bush Admin to INCREASE Mercury in Air

Posted on August 5, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: Bush Admin to INCREASE Mercury in Air League of Conservation Voters Mercury is a real horror show. It comes out of power plants, into our air, and causes brain damage in children. And now the Bush Administration … Continue reading →

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You Know, Sucralose (Splenda) Isn’t Safe Either!

Posted on August 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 You Know, Sucralose (Splenda) Isn't Safe Either! by Dr. Joseph Mercola And you thought Splenda was the answer to the dangers of aspartame! Splenda – best known for its marketing logo, “made from sugar so it tastes like sugar” – … Continue reading →

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15 Things You Might Notice if the Auto Industry Operated Like Big Pharma

Posted on August 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

15 Things You Might Notice if the Auto Industry Operated Like Big Pharma by Mike Adams, The Health Ranger, NewsTarget.com   What if you had to buy your next car from an auto industry that operated like the big drug … Continue reading →

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Organizer Position with True Majority Opening Up in Iowa City

Posted on August 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Organizer Position with True Majority Opening Up in Iowa City Betty Ahrens, the Co-Executive Director over at the Iowa Citizen Action Network, forwarded this job listing to me.  She says: [We] are looking for an organizer for the True Majority … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa’s Candidate Watch

Posted on August 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa's Candidate Watch Even with all the time that has passed since last November, I am amazed that one of the blog categories that gets the highest number of hits every week is still the Candidates section – … Continue reading →

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