Author Archives: bfialindathieman

Doctors Without Borders Leaves Afghanistan and Rumsfeld Leaves the Public Eye

Posted on August 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Doctors Without Borders Leaves Afghanistan and Rumsfeld Leaves the Public Eye Aid group Médècins Sans Frontières pulls out of Afghanistan TheOlympian.com . . . The Nobel Prize-winning medical relief group, also known as Doctors Without Borders, denounced the U.S. military's … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Page, National News | Comments Off on Doctors Without Borders Leaves Afghanistan and Rumsfeld Leaves the Public Eye

Is Same Sex Marriage a Possibility for Iowa?

Posted on August 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Is Same Sex Marriage a Possibility for Iowa? KIMT.com Mason City KIMT did an interview with DFIA Founding Member Darrell Lewis The state of marriage: it's a hot topic in just about any state. Darrell Lewis, advocacy coordinator for Parents, … Continue reading →

Posted in GLBT, Iowa in the News, Main Page | 1 Comment

Reflections on DemocracyFest by Darrell Lewis

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Reflections On DemocracyFest by Darrell Lewis I packed up my truck and left early on Wednesday morning, July 21st, on my adventure to experience…well, I guess I wasn't too sure what I was going to experience when I left.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Introducing DFIA, Main Page, Progressive Community | 2 Comments

Citizen Harassed At Iowa Bush Appearance

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Citizen Harassed At Iowa Bush Appearance I am a registered Democrat and voting for John Kerry but I thought it would be educational for my daughters and me to go see Bush speak at the Davenport, Iowa, riverfront today (08/04/04). … Continue reading →

Posted in GOP, Iowa in the News, Main Page, Progressive Community | 3 Comments

Sign Up to Drive the Pig Mobile in Iowa

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Sign Up to Drive the Pig Mobile in Iowa Help Hold Bush Accountable for the Iraq War A Message from Ben Cohen of TrueMajority.org The PantsOnFire Mobile – the 12-foot statue of George W. Bush with his pants aflame – … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Humor, Main Page, Progressive Community | 2 Comments

Somebody Owes Howard Dean an Apology

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Somebody Owes Howard Dean an Apology Thanks to Mark from Carlisle for sending this in From Common Dreams News Center Dean Sees Red Over Code Orange   by Joe Conason   Somebody owes Howard Dean an apology. Over the past … Continue reading →

Posted in Dean News, Main Page, National News | Comments Off on Somebody Owes Howard Dean an Apology

News & Notes from DFIA & Deanland

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

News & Notes from DFIA & Deanland Media Trounces Dean for Speaking Truth…Again! I don't know how you could have possibly missed Howard Dean being the top story everywhere for speaking the truth about the junta's media manipulation, but just … Continue reading →

Posted in Dean News, GLBT, Main Page | 1 Comment

What You Can Do: A Message from Voters Unite!

Posted on August 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

What You Can Do: A Message from Voters Unite! United Voters! As the election draws closer, the likelihood of changes in voting systems decreases (with a few notable exceptions). So, most of us are focusing more and more on how … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Main Page, Project Myth Breaker, Verified Voting | Comments Off on What You Can Do: A Message from Voters Unite!

Iowa’s 4th Congressional District Race Heats Up

Posted on August 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa's 4th Congressional District Race Heats Up Ames Tribune In a letter deriding “money from the biggest special interests to run the dirtiest television advertisements,” Democratic congressional candidate Paul Johnson asked Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Latham to instead debate in … Continue reading →

Posted in Candidates, Main Page | Comments Off on Iowa’s 4th Congressional District Race Heats Up

Can You Envision a Balanced Media?

Posted on August 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Can You Envision a Balanced Media? Help Keep the Momentum Going! Since last week, thousands of progressive-minded Americans have signed Democratic Way's letter calling on the FCC to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine in broadcasting. Despite their initial success, it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Dean Rapid Response - Iowa, Main Page, Media Bias, Progressive Community | Comments Off on Can You Envision a Balanced Media?