Yearly Archives: 2005

Iowa to Accept Storm Victims

Posted on September 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa to Accept Storm Victims by Mike Owen, West Branch, Iowa Iowans should be proud to have Governor Vilsack speaking for them about the state's interest in helping up to 5,000 victims of Hurricane Katrina relocate to our state. As … Continue reading →

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Speaking Truth to Power

Posted on September 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Speaking Truth To Power The Prairie Progressive – A Newsletter for Iowa's Democratic Left by Clara Oleson Minnette Doderer was the political mother of the second wave of feminism in Iowa and defined feminist electoral politics in Iowa for decades. … Continue reading →

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The Looting of America – A National Tragedy

Posted on September 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Looting of America – A National Tragedy by Randall Rolph, Nashua, Iowa In the aftermath of the catastrophic hurricane that has inflicted great harm on the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, the nation is seeing and realizing the … Continue reading →

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The Big Story: How Bush’s War Caused New Orleans Destruction

Posted on September 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Big Story: How Bush's War Caused New Orleans Destruction The most shocking news item to come out of a week of horror is this: 1)  The old and decrepit levee system that protected New Orleans was sorely in need … Continue reading →

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Timing is Everything

Posted on September 1, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Timing is Everything by Wayne MadsenThe Plame leak damaged a major CIA investigation linking senior Bush administration officials to WMD proliferation.U.S. intelligence insiders have pointed out that the White House is using “Rovegate” and “Who in the White House said … Continue reading →

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Katrina Relief Information

Posted on September 1, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Katrina Relief Information “There's nothing wrong with America that can't be fixed by what's right with America.” – Bill Clinton. If you're like me, you've somewhat quit paying attention to the political news and notes lately to pay attention to … Continue reading →

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Add These to Your List: Progressive Blogs and E-groups of Note

Posted on September 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Add These to Your List: Progressive Blogs & E-groups of Note Iowa's Drew Miller Blog Check out the award-winning Drew Miller Blog, if you haven't already.  Drew covers news and topics related to the Iowa scene and spices up his … Continue reading →

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Confronting The Evidence – A Call to Reopen the 9/11 Investigation

Posted on August 31, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Confronting the Evidence – A Call to Reopen the 9/11 Investigation by Caroline Vernon Excerpts from http://www.Reopen911.org 90% of CNN Viewers Believe in a 9/11 Cover-up: On Wednesday, November 10th, Anderson Cooper featured Kyle Hence and Jimmy Walter regarding the … Continue reading →

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Educational Disparity In Iowa

Posted on August 30, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Educational Disparity In Iowa If you looked at the Des Moines Register today, you have every right to be confused.  Two items concerning education popped up. On the bad news front:  A list of Iowa's schools that need help (according … Continue reading →

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First DFA/Democracy for Iowa Statewide Meeting September 10

Posted on August 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

First DFA/Democracy for Iowa Statewide Meeting September 10 by Dennis Roseman, Iowa City DFA Organizer Preliminary Agenda for a Statewide Meeting of Democracy for Iowa September 10 Iowa Room, Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City Iowa 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This will … Continue reading →

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