Monthly Archives: February 2008

The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle

Posted on February 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle By Mary Swander, ISUThis year's conference features Brenda Peterson who will give the keynote lecture entitled “Rapture in the Earth.” Peterson is one of the most prominent contemporary nature writers (both fiction and non-fiction) … Continue reading →

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Family Farms in an Era of Global Uncertainty – John Ikerd

Posted on February 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Family Farms in an Era of Global Uncertainty – John Ikerd By the IFUSunday, February 24, 7 p.m., Sun Room, ISU Memorial Union, Ames   John Ikerd was raised on a small dairy farm in southwest Missouri and received his … Continue reading →

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Sign the petition to make sure Democratic voters decide our nominee, not the party elite

Posted on February 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Sign the petition to make sure Democratic voters decide our nominee, not the party elite BY DFA This is an unprecedented year. Thirty-seven states and U.S. territories have already voted and we don't have a clear nominee. Senators Clinton and … Continue reading →

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Rove Protests Planned

Posted on February 14, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Rove Protests Planned By the UI Anti-war CommitteeSo, while Bruce Braley ignores Rove, Rummy and the War, and focuses on steroids and Roger Clemens, responsible local citizens are taking action! The University of Iowa Lecture Committee may be paying Karl … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Theater: 10th Anniversary of The Vagina Monologues

Posted on February 13, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Valentine's Day Theater: 10th Anniversary of The Vagina Monologues By Karen KubbyThe Vagina Monologues will be performed on Thursday, February 14 at 8pm in Theater B of the UI Theater Building and on Friday, February 15 at 8pm in the … Continue reading →

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IFU Legislative Alert: Support Locally Owned Energy!

Posted on February 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

IFU Legislative Alert: Support Locally Owned Energy! By the IFUBy the way, I've added some new content. The delegate tracker, courtesy of MSNBC (which, as a caveat, has been the most generous towards Obama of all the networks out there).We … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Super Delegates!

Posted on February 11, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Introducing the Super Delegates! By Sam Garchik Sunday's Register says these folks are our Supers. Be sure to contact them to let them know how you stand on our party's nomination for Pres. With a close race, these folks still … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Sarah Swisher on the 2008 Legislative Session

Posted on February 9, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Guest Blog: Sarah Swisher on the 2008 Legislative Session By Sarah Swisher The Iowa Legislature has begun what will prove to be a very exciting year for health care reform in the state. This Tuesday legislators presented a health care bill … Continue reading →

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Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News

Posted on February 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa House of Representatives Statehouse News By IA House Dem Staff Inside this Issue:     Health Care for All Children    School Aid Passes House    Statewide Smoking Ban Passes House Committee For additional information, check our web site at:  http://www.iowahouse.orgHouse Democratic … Continue reading →

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Good news, Romney is out, the rest support Education!

Posted on February 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Good news, Romney is out, the rest support Education! By Sam Garchik Well, it's down to 4 people, and while they still count delegates in California, New Mexico, and yes, Iowa (with more dropouts on each side, the delegates to … Continue reading →

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