Monthly Archives: March 2007

DFA Training in CR on March 24/25

Posted on March 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

DFA Training in CR on March 24/25 By Arshad Hasan, Training Director DFA Training AcademyThe DFA Training Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is nearing capacity. Dozens of progressives from throughout the region have already signed up for this two day … Continue reading →

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Please, help push the “Iowa Health Freedom Act” SF124 on to the Iowa Senate floor

Posted on March 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Please, help push the “Iowa Health Freedom Act” SF124 on to the Iowa Senate floor By Stephany HoffeltThe Iowa Health Freedom Act is designed to follow the lead of progressive states such as Minnesota, California and others in allowing citizens … Continue reading →

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Enact Election Day Registration in Iowa!

Posted on March 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Enact Election Day Registration in Iowa! By ICAN Antiquated Iowa state law requires people to register 10 days before an election. Just when a race gets interesting, it's too late. It's time for Iowa to take away the barriers and … Continue reading →

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I’M for Iowa Weekly Round-Up

Posted on March 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

I'M for Iowa Weekly Round-Up By I'M for Iowa I’m giving a talk this Thursday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Student Center, 1150 28th Street in Des Moines. It’s the annual Stringfellow Lecture, and the … Continue reading →

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Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines

Posted on March 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines By Stevie Converse Join us at our forum Saturday March 10 at the Clive City Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Cable Franchise Fees Des Moines Register March 6, 2007 … Continue reading →

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IVI Asks to Replace Touchscreens with Paper

Posted on March 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

IVI Asks to Replace Touchscreens with Paper By Sean Flaherty Iowa legislators are taking steps to make paper ballots the statewide standard for our elections. We need your help to keep the momentum going. A sample letter is at the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Caucus-goers Track the Presidential Candidates

Posted on March 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Caucus-goers Track the Presidential Candidates By Liz Larson, ISP Iowans for Sensible Priorities posts campaign stops and candidates’ ideas about the federal budget The crowded field of potential presidents presents a challenge for undecided Iowa caucus-goers. Many Iowans have … Continue reading →

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Road to Gitmo Screenings Needed

Posted on March 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Road to Gitmo Screenings Needed By Leslie Irvin This past January marked the fifth anniversary of the first transfers of detainees to the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Just three months before the President signed into law the Military … Continue reading →

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Action Needed on Confinements and Local Control

Posted on March 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on Confinements and Local Control By Dave MurphyFellow Iowans,Your help is needed to support several very important bills coming out of the Senate Ag Committee that address the issue of large-scale animal confinements and attempt to find a … Continue reading →

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I’M for Iowa

Posted on March 2, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

I'M for Iowa By Lynn HeussToday, March 1, is Ed’s birthday!Ed has passionately, courageously, tirelessly and often independently fought for issues that affect thousands of Iowans: election reform, local control over CAFOs, responsible land use, reform of the criminal justice … Continue reading →