Monthly Archives: August 2006

FOEGE ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR HAWK-I

Posted on August 30, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

FOEGE ENCOURAGES FAMILIES WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE TO SIGN UP CHILDREN FOR HAWK-I By Ro Foege Des Moines, Iowa “State Representative Ro Foege of Mount Vernon encouraged families without health care to sign up their children for the Healthy and Well … Continue reading →

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Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour

Posted on August 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour By Iowans for Sensible Priorities   September 7-8, 2006 Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Bettendorf Join us to hear one of the leading progressive voices of our time.  Jim Hightower is funny, smart, … Continue reading →

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Taking Back Our Democracy

Posted on August 28, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Taking Back Our Democracy Author DAVID KORTEN THE GREAT TURNING SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2006 2:00 P.M. Downtown Library, 10th and Grand, Des MoinesAcclaimed author David Korten comes to the downtown library. His classic bestseller, When Corporations Rule the World, was … Continue reading →

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Leach Campaign “Tradition” an Insult

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Leach Campaign “Tradition” an Insult<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />  The Daily Iowan   The following is a Letter to the Editor of the Daily Iowan published on August 22, 2006.   by Jacki Rand (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Next Step

Posted on August 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Ed Fallon's Next Step By Ed Fallon Dear Friends,  As I continue to trek across Iowa, I see the face of injustice in both rural and urban communities.  Injustice takes many forms, and over the course of the summer, … Continue reading →

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Iraq War Forum in the QC on Aug. 26

Posted on August 24, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iraq War Forum in the QC on Aug. 26 By Alta Price Democracy for America groups across the country have been hosting Iraq War Forums to engage the public in discussion about an issue most Americans consider the most important political … Continue reading →

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Why ‘the market’ alone can’t save local agriculture

Posted on August 24, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Why 'the market' alone can't save local agriculture By Tom Philpott Grist Magazine, August 2006http://www.organicconsumers.org Straight to the Source – The local-food movement has reached an interesting juncture. Through one lens, things are looking better than ever. According to … Continue reading →

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Progressives Reach Out To Business

Posted on August 22, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Progressives Reach Out To Business From the Des Moines Business RecordRecently a new friend asked: “Why does Central Iowa need a Progressive Coalition and why is its formation important to the business community?”I think I speak for all the … Continue reading →

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Turn up the Heat on Congress: Tell Your Senators to Support Net Neutrality

Posted on August 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Turn up the Heat on Congress: Tell Your Senators to Support Net Neutrality   By Rapid Response, from Yahoo DFIA<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />   If you live in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Next Step

Posted on August 19, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Ed Fallon's Next Step By Himself Dear Friends, WHAT AM I UP TO NEXT? I’ve been slow to respond to that question for two reasons.  First, breaking down the pieces of a statewide campaign consumes a tremendous amount of … Continue reading →

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