Yearly Archives: 2005

EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! DEAN BACK IN IOWA!

Posted on June 13, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN BACK IN IOWA! We were ecstatic!  There we were, on the 16th floor of the 5 Seasons Center in downtown Cedar Rapids.  The reception room had over 80 people waiting patiently.  With a beautiful view of Cedar … Continue reading →

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Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program: 1-888-END-SMOG

Posted on June 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program:  1-888-END-SMOG Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted by D. Narveson Ever drive behind or near a commercial or passenger vehicle belching smoke and fumes like there's no tomorrow, no living things that like to breathe, and … Continue reading →

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Hey, Howard! Keep Talking!

Posted on June 11, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Hey, Howard!  Keep Talking! T r u t h o u t | Perspective In honor of Governor Dean's Iowa appearance tonight at the Iowa Democrats Hall of Fame Dinner, we bring you the always eloquent William Rivers Pitt on … Continue reading →

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Hunger Grows Rapidly in Northeast Iowa

Posted on June 10, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hunger Grows Rapidly in Northeast Iowa Iowa Fiscal Partnership New study shows demand at Waterloo food bank has almost doubled in the last four years WATERLOO, Iowa — One in 11 Iowans is “food insecure,” creating a demand for food … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Deer Hunting Woes

Posted on June 9, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 Iowa's Deer Hunting Woes This is probably a “too late call to action” type of post, but I'll point this out anyway.  The Des Moines Register reports today on the Iowa Natural Resources Commision considering a few proposals to thin … Continue reading →

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…And Now for Something Completely Different: Should We Be Even MORE Radical in Our Approach?

Posted on June 9, 2005 by bfialindathieman

…And Now for Something Completely Different: Should We Be Even MORE Radical in Our Approach? by Mark Brooks, Carlisle, Iowa Tsk, tsk.  What's this “moving towards the middle” stuff? Take note, Howard! A few weeks ago I was watching Free … Continue reading →

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Caroline Vernon to Receive Iowa Dem’s Rising Star Award

Posted on June 8, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Caroline Vernon to Receive Iowa Dem's Rising Star Award by Alta Price, M.D. This Saturday, June 11, 2005, one of our own, Blog for Iowa's Caroline Vernon, will receive the Iowa Democrats' Rising Star Award.  Dr. Alta Price, Co-founder of … Continue reading →

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Bug Power

Posted on June 7, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Bug Power The Institute of Science in Society Science Society Sustainability http://www.i-sis.org.uk Waste-gobbling bacteria may be our dream ticket to clean renewable energy. Dr. Mae-Wan Ho Bacteria that gobble wastes are a godsend. They prevent the build up of wastes … Continue reading →

Posted in DFQC, Environment, Farming, Main Page, National News, Organic Foods & Farming, Progressive Community | 3 Comments

Democracy Radio: The Pioneer of Progressive Talk

Posted on June 6, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Democracy Radio:  The Pioneer of Progressive Talk Democracy Radio Democracy Radio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the political imbalance that exists on America's radio airwaves by developing, funding and launching compelling progressive talk radio programming that will compete … Continue reading →

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2005

Posted on June 5, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

All around the world this past week and this weekend there are festivities and educating activities going on that celebrate the human relationship with the wondrous planet EARTH.San Francisco, CA, is the first United States city to host WORLD ENVIRONMENT … Continue reading →

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