Monthly Archives: September 2007

Ask The Candidates: A Training for Iowa Darfur Activists

Posted on September 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Ask The Candidates: A Training for Iowa Darfur Activists By PCCI Saturday, September 8John & Mary Pappajohn Higher Education Center12th & Grand, Des Moines, Iowa Brought to you by: Genocide Intervention NetworkENOUGH ProjectSave DarfurSTAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition Registration is … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian Political Brain

Posted on September 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Authoritarian Political Brain by Propagandee September 3, 2007 Drew Westen's The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation helps explain the neuro-cognitive mechanisms involved in rationalizing away inconvenient truths, something we all do … Continue reading →

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Activism, Not Cynicism

Posted on September 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Activism, Not Cynicism By Ed Fallon This morning, I’m sitting at Sargent’s Garage in Des Moines’ inner city, waiting for an oil change for the van.  Graham Gormley, one of the owners, is particularly hot under the collar.  He’s talking … Continue reading →

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