Yearly Archives: 2005

Right-wing Coup at PBS?

Posted on May 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Right-wing Coup at PBS? By Rory O'Connor, AlterNet.org The new Public Broadcasting boss either has an inappropriate sense of humor or he's the latest participant in what the FCC called a 'right-wing coup' of PBS. Is Pat Mitchell the Martin … Continue reading →

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SS Proposals and Counter-Proposals

Posted on May 4, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

SS Proposals and Counter-Proposals There was an interesting proposal floated yesterday by Robert Ball, a former Social Security Commissioner.  Mr. Ball's plan deals with the fiscal status of Social Security, which he claims is a simple problem to address: There … Continue reading →

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Cell Phones for Kids Raise Concerns

Posted on May 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Cell Phones for Kids Raise Concerns By Donna Gordon Blankinship, MyWay.com Marketing cell phones to kids is inexcusable with all the health risks that are known. SEATTLE – Parents should think twice before giving in to a middle-schooler's demands for … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Parity Is Now Iowa Law

Posted on May 3, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Mental Health Parity Is Now Iowa Law Kudos to the Legislature and Governor for finally signing mental health insurance parity into law. A measure of insurance protection for many Iowans with mental illnesses was signed into law Monday by Gov. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Radio Stations Refuse School Gay Bashing Ads

Posted on May 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Radio Stations Refuse School Gay Bashing Ads 365Gay.com (Des Moines) Radio Iowa, a network of 60 stations has rejected ads aimed at educating people about the problems LGBT students have at the hands of bullies. The ads were produced … Continue reading →

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Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings

Posted on May 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings The DesMoines Register by Jane Norman Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Ia., is overseeing the overhaul [gutting] of Social Security in Congress. Here is a list of … Continue reading →

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GO SOLAR FOR THE LORAX

Posted on May 1, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Go Solar for the Lorax “I AM THE LORAX. I SPEAK FOR THE TREES.  I SPEAK FOR THE TREES, FOR THE TREES HAVE NO TONGUES. AND I'M ASKING YOU, SIR, AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS – HE WAS VERY … Continue reading →

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Public Invited to Demonstrations of New Voting Equipment (Johnson County)

Posted on May 1, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Public Invited to Demonstrations of New Voting Equipment johnson-county.com/auditor Four vendors will demonstrate voting equipment this coming Monday and Tuesday at the Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds.  The demonstrations are part of Johnson County’s purchase evaluation of a new voting system … Continue reading →

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Mystery of the Democrats’ New Spine

Posted on April 30, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Mystery of the Democrats' New Spine Consortiumnews  By Robert Parry Across the nation's capital, perplexed political pundits have been rubbing their chins wondering what has happened to the Democrats, who were supposed to quiver in fear of the [“victorious”] George … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: Living Lands and Waters Needs YOU!

Posted on April 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Volunteer Opportunity: Living Lands and Waters Needs YOU! Who:  Living Lands and Waters, Woodson Spring, Coordinator U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Joe Lundh, Forester What: Invasive honeysuckle bush removal with the help of local schools and community volunteers How:  Advance … Continue reading →

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