Yearly Archives: 2005

GOVERNOR DEAN BACK IN IOWA – PART II

Posted on June 20, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

GOVERNOR DEAN BACK IN IOWA – PART II At the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame Dinner, June 11, 2005, are: (left to right) Caroline Vernon, Dr. Alta Price, Howard Dean, Molly Regan, and Chuck Galer. As promised, more … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Speaks for Us

Posted on June 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Speaks for Us Op-Ed News Dean Just Told Them The Truth and They Thought It Was Hell by Thom Hartmann This morning I called the Democratic National Committee to tell them that I support Howard Dean's modern-day version … Continue reading →

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Counterpoint: Sinclair’s Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right

Posted on June 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Sinclair's Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right 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 … Continue reading →

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Victory in Iowa as “Lesbian Divorce” Ruling Stands

Posted on June 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Victory in Iowa as “Lesbian Divorce” Ruling Stands Today, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an opinion in the Alons v. Iowa District Court for Woodbury County case (also known as the “Lesbian Divorce” case). The case was brought by several … Continue reading →

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Let’s Do The Time Warp

Posted on June 17, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Let's Do The Time Warp In an odd confluence of events, I had a conversation about this very topic with a co-worker, then returned to my desk to see a Tom Tomorrow cartoon on DailyKos. Click here to see it. … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Class

Posted on June 16, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

A Matter of Class For those of you who missed Morgan Spurlock's “30 Days” last night – you missed some very powerful television. The struggle that Spurlock & his fiancee went through to make it for 30 days on minimum … Continue reading →

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We Love Howard Dean

Posted on June 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

We Love Howard Dean By John Cory, t r u t h o u t | Perspective [BFIA Editor's Note: Did you hear that big Dick cheney said THIS about the much beloved Howard Dean: “Maybe his mother loved him, … Continue reading →

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Sex Offender Law Tough – But Expensive

Posted on June 15, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Sex Offender Law Tough – But Expensive Something to keep in mind when the budget fur starts flying next winter: government spending is a reflection of government priorities. Nowhere is this clearer than the new sex offender law signed by … Continue reading →

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TV Alert: Morgan Spurlock’s “30 Days”

Posted on June 14, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

TV Alert: Morgan Spurlock's “30 Days” As we all start settling into our summer routines, paying attention to the television is hard to do. There are those pesky garden weeds, the amazing trails to discover and nearly daily activities. With … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier By Todd Dorman CEDAR RAPIDS – Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean kept up his frontal assault on Republicans Saturday and urged Iowa Democrats to go toe-to-toe with … Continue reading →

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