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Gov. Howard Dean to Attend March For Women’s Lives

Posted on April 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A Message from Gov. Howard Dean George Bush and his right-wing allies are waging a systematic campaign to roll back a woman's right to choose. And we cannot stand for it. That's why I am traveling to Washington for the … Continue reading →

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MoveOn.org Book Event in Iowa City – April 21st

Posted on April 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hey, Democracy for Iowa!  Here's a great chance to recruit new members, spread the word that we exist and that we are up to some good!  MoveOn.org has recently published 50 Ways to Love Your Country.  MoveOn will be sponsoring … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: “The Gay Agenda”

Posted on April 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

“The Gay Agenda” Yipes! There it was again – “the gay agenda.” No, this wasn't coming from the God-fearing mouth of the ayatollah Ken Veenstra. (“Jonathan Wilson has made it rather clear that he wants to promote a gay agenda, … Continue reading →

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Verified Voting: Project Myth Breaker

Posted on April 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Voters Unite! Participate in Project Myth Breaker Many local election officials don't have the information they need to make wise decisions about voting equipment. They hear many conflicting stories, and it's hard to tell truth from myth. Here's your opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Commission on Credulous Stupidity

Posted on April 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

And this amazing little entry into the land of “I'm finally catching on” comes from The Washington Post, of all places.  Richard Cohen muses about the Commission on Credulous Stupidity, a sorely-needed new “investigative committee.” America's Ayatollah The Washington Post, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: March For Women’s Lives

Posted on April 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hello Blog for Iowa! Greetings from Washington DC, where we have established a Democracy for America Delegation to the March for Women’s Lives.  I write to invite Iowans to join us in this important initiative! http://www.marchforwomen.org/ The March for Women's … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: One Whiff of Fresh Air – Literally

Posted on April 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

One Whiff of Fresh Air – Literally One whiff of fresh air — literally — that emerged from a depressing Tuesday was Gov. Vilsack's veto of a billthat would have effectively killed any hope of meaningful regulation of odors from … Continue reading →

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“Friend of Dean” Mark Shields Speaks Out

Posted on April 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

“Friend of Dean” Mark Shields Speaks Out   Never one to mince words, Mark Shields speaks out with a timely message – and some praise for Howard Dean   Do you remember when Saddam Hussein — who at the time … Continue reading →

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Corruption in the Iowa Legislature – Take Action NOW

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa's Failure to Fund Education May Be Due to GOP Corruption TAKE ACTION NOW! Marcy Mattison of Cedar Rapids posted a comment to the National Grassroots Yahoo Group regarding the financial collusion going on in the Iowa Statehouse that is … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: Who is Leonard Boswell?

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Who is Leonard Boswell? Leonard Boswell is not Ron Dellums. He can't becounted on to represent the views of most progressives in Iowa who staunchly favor a woman's right to choose, oppose an amendment banning flag burning, oppose unbridled NAFTA-like … Continue reading →

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