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A REQUEST FOR YOUR HELP

Posted on October 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

A REQUEST FOR YOUR HELP By Vern NaffierIn less than a week, on Saturday, October 27, Iowans will have opportunity to join in a significant rally for peace and for ending the Iraq war that will take place in downtown … Continue reading →

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Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard!

Posted on October 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard! By Teresa Galluzzo The Problem: Iowa produces 85% of its electricity from coal, a major cause of global warming in the United States. The Solution: Better, cleaner alternatives to coal and other … Continue reading →

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Fair Trade study grants for jr high/high school teachers

Posted on October 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Fair Trade study grants for jr high/high school teachers By Kathy Roeder Sam's Club, Café Bom Dia (a Brazilian coffee company) and non-profit TransFair USA are sponsoring expenses-paid study grants for 10 junior high and high school teachers to travel … Continue reading →

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Play the Match Game

Posted on October 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Play the Match Game By Sam Garchik Use this tool to figure out what candidate to support. It's pretty cool! http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/candidate-match-game.htm

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“…THE film about Hurricane Katrina” DESERT BAYOU opens 10/19 in Des Moines

Posted on October 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“…THE film about Hurricane Katrina” DESERT BAYOU opens 10/19 in Des Moines By Cinema Libre Studio The Hurricane Katrina story that you haven’t heard…. On Friday 10/19, Alex LeMay's powerful new documentary, 'Desert Bayou,' opens in Des Moines, IA at … Continue reading →

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The Sky Is Falling

Posted on October 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Sky Is Falling By Ed Fallon The headline of a short blurb buried in The Des Moines Register this week read Greenhouse gas emissions already at critical level, scientist warns. The article should have been broadcast in bold across … Continue reading →

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Spencer Not to Run Against Latham

Posted on October 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Spencer Not to Run Against Latham By Noneed4thneed This went out on the DFIA listserv from Des Moines. I recieved a letter from the Selden Spencer campaign saying that Dr. Spencer will not be running for Congress in Iowa's 4th … Continue reading →

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WFAN Women’s Fall Gathering Nov. 9

Posted on October 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

WFAN Women's Fall Gathering Nov. 9 By Denise OBrien “We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For” is the theme for this year's Women, Food and Agriculture Network Women's Fall Gathering, November 9-11 at the EWALU Stone Center near Strawberry … Continue reading →

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Environment Iowa Report: Waterways still at risk from hog lots

Posted on October 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Environment Iowa Report: Waterways still at risk from hog lots By Alana Stamas This fall's edition of Environment Iowa's newsletter is now available online at http://www.environmentiowa.org/newsletters/fall07 It's the same newsletter you've always gotten — but moving to the Web means … Continue reading →

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Call Hoyer to Pass HR 811 on Voting

Posted on October 9, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Call Hoyer to Pass HR 811 on Voting By Sean Flaherty, IVI This may be the last opportunity to take action to make the 2008 election verifiable and re-countable. HR 811, the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act, has strong … Continue reading →

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