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It’s Bad to Be the King by Andrew Smith

Posted on August 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

It's Bad to Be the King by Andrew Smith, Democratic Candidate, Iowa House District 40 This summer, Congressman Steve King of Iowa's fifth district has been on a crusade against “activist judges,” who he claims “legislate from the bench.” According … Continue reading →

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Meet Sally Vitamvas, Democratic Candidate, Iowa House, District 98

Posted on August 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Meet Sally Vitamvas Democratic Candidate Iowa House, District 98 Sally Vitamvas is a resident of Silver City, Iowa, in Mills County.  Here, she's at home with her housemates Bernie (left) and Phang. Frankly, I don't think Phang looks all that … Continue reading →

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PDA: Converge in New York for Peace!

Posted on August 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Converge in New York for Peace! Please join PDA in New York! New York, NY – Aug 29, 2004 Progressive Democrats from various states are planning to gather on the corner of 6th Avenue and 21st Street in NYC beginning … Continue reading →

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Anti-Terrorism Tip: Quit Spying on Nonviolent Activists

Posted on August 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Anti-Terrorism Tip: Quit Spying on Nonviolent Activists CommonDreams.org They're at it again. FBI agents in recent weeks have been visiting and interrogating dozens of young activists believed to be planning or considering protests at the Democratic and Republican conventions. The … Continue reading →

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Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility Convene September 11

Posted on August 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility Convene September 11 The public is welcome Please consider joining us on September 11 in the Des Moines Botanical Center as we reassess our situation at home and abroad regarding the so-called “war on terrorism.”  … Continue reading →

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Project Mythbreaker in Iowa: DELIVERED!

Posted on August 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Project Mythbreaker in Iowa: DELIVERED! This report came in today from Dr. Alta Price of Bettendorf, DFIA’s Project Mythbreaker coordinator: Democracy for Iowa has now coordinated delivery of “Myth Breakers for Election Officials” to all 99 Iowa Counties, as well … Continue reading →

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Cleland and Heinz in Iowa This Week

Posted on August 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Cleland and Heinz in Iowa This Week Former U.S. Senator Max Cleland, (D-GA), will be in Cedar Rapids on Friday, August 27.  Cleland, a Vietman vet, will be joining John Kerry's band of brothers, men who actually served with Kerry, … Continue reading →

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Iowan Advises Florida Election Officials

Posted on August 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowan Advises Florida Election Officials Quad-City Times Four years after Florida was at the epicenter of the 2000 presidential election upheaval, election personnel are working persistently on problems associated with the state’s controversial $25 million touch-screen, paperless voting system. Those … Continue reading →

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BUSH MISLEADS ON CONNECTION TO SMEAR CAMPAIGN

Posted on August 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

BUSH MISLEADS ON CONNECTION TO SMEAR CAMPAIGN The Daily Mislead George W. Bush has adamantly denied any connection to discredited and unsubstantial attack ads, run by the so-called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth (SBVT), a group that aims to smear … Continue reading →

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And A Big Thumbs Up to Steve King, in an Iraqi Sort of Way, That Is

Posted on August 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

And A Big Thumbs Up to Steve King, in an Iraqi Sort of Way, That Is IDP website That shameful, party-line-voting neo-con Steve King, a cultural misunderstanding, and more embarrassment During his stump speech at the Iowa State Fair [last] … Continue reading →

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