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New DFIA Flyers and Stickers Now Available

Posted on April 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

New DFIA Flyers and Stickers Now Available I made up a couple of flyers this evening.  Both are in Word doc format and so are customizable if you'd like to add your local group's information.  I also added the flyers … Continue reading →

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Calling All Dean Delegates!

Posted on April 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Calling All Dean Delegates! The DFIA Dean Delegate District Coordinators are trying to make contact with all Dean delegates and alternates to Saturday's District Conventions. If you are a Dean delegate or alternate in District 2 or 5, please send … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: Is A True Progressive Agenda Possible?

Posted on April 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Is A True Progressive Agenda Possible? 'Twas a busy and wacky weekend, working on a musical project for a friend and other sundry tasks. So nothing really new to rant on this morning, except the anticipation of the District 3 … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: IDP vs. Bush

Posted on April 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The IDP's got spunk.  I like spunk. BUSH CAMPAIGN BILLED FOR CAMPAIGN TRAVEL DONE ON TAXPAYER’S DIME (DES MOINES) –  The Iowa Democratic Party presented a bill to the Republican Party of Iowa Wednesday, asking for repayment of tax payer … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Weighs Fight On Gay Appointee

Posted on April 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vilsack weighs fight on gay appointee Boston.com Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa is exploring whether he can skirt a Senate panel's vote and install an openly gay lawyer to the state education board despite a narrow rejection of the appointment … Continue reading →

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Bob Woodward on 60 Minutes Tonight

Posted on April 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bob Woodward on 60 Minutes Tonight Bob Woodward will be discussing his new book, Plan of Attack, on 60 Minutes tonight (CBS 6pm CDT). This book is not good news for the Bush Administration. Excerpt:  “Secretary of State Colin Powell … Continue reading →

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CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS!—Don’t let Iowa be nickeled and dimed

Posted on April 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY! Don’t let Iowa be nickeled and dimed Contributed by: jmccormally, IDP website Republicans in the Iowa Legislature are trying to force an amendment to the Iowa Constitution.  Under the amendment, all tax changes would have to … Continue reading →

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Events This Week

Posted on April 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Events This Week Tuesday, April 20 Project Myth Breaker:  Hand deliver the truth about HAVA and the voting machine requirements to your county's head election official (probably your County Auditor).  For more information, go here. Wednesday, April 21 MoveOn.org's Book … Continue reading →

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Around Iowa: Gay Marriage Discussion Statements

Posted on April 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Around Iowa:  Gay Marriage Discussion Statements A certain DFIA founding member, who shall remain nameless (but for this purpose we will refer to her as Dr. Alta Price), passed along this list of Gay Marriage Discussion Statements that her son's … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: The Call of the Bratwurst

Posted on April 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Call of the Bratwurst Ever get a gnawing, rumbling, grumbling feeling in your stomach, like when the bratwurst with onions, ketchup and mustard that tasted so great at the ballpark a few hours ago starts haunting you on your … Continue reading →

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