Author Archives: bfiasamgarchik

Posted on September 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY We Need Your Help Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is currently working on two homes and in order to keep on schedule we need volunteers on site this week. If you are available, your help would be … Continue reading →

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Note from Ed Fallon

Posted on September 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Note from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon I’d like your help with four matters related to education.   1. VOTE IN TOMORROW’S SCHOOL ELECTION Tomorrow, September 11, every registered voter in Iowa can make a difference in the quality of … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

MY BLOG HARBOR IS STILL NOT WORKING, SO IM GOING BACK TO THE EMAIL FOR POSTS: THIS FROM IPIRG What do you have in common with the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, and the New England Journal of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Talks Back on Foreign Policy

Posted on September 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Talks Back on Foreign Policy By Erin Finucane, Better World Campaign The Better World Campaign, together with the Iowa United Nations Association, is hosting a series of five forums in Iowa’s Congressional Districts. Each forum will give Iowans an … Continue reading →

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House to Vote This Week on Protecting 2008 Election

Posted on September 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

House to Vote This Week on Protecting 2008 Election By Sean Flaherty, Iowans for Voting IntegritySo who's up for watching the Presidential election returns on November 4, 2008 hoping that electronic voting machines across the country work properly? Anyone? That's … Continue reading →

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Ask The Candidates: A Training for Iowa Darfur Activists

Posted on September 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Ask The Candidates: A Training for Iowa Darfur Activists By PCCI Saturday, September 8John & Mary Pappajohn Higher Education Center12th & Grand, Des Moines, Iowa Brought to you by: Genocide Intervention NetworkENOUGH ProjectSave DarfurSTAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition Registration is … Continue reading →

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Activism, Not Cynicism

Posted on September 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Activism, Not Cynicism By Ed Fallon This morning, I’m sitting at Sargent’s Garage in Des Moines’ inner city, waiting for an oil change for the van.  Graham Gormley, one of the owners, is particularly hot under the collar.  He’s talking … Continue reading →

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Tell the EPA to reduce smog pollution

Posted on August 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Tell the EPA to reduce smog pollution By Alana Stamas, Environment Iowa Environment Iowa members have helped pass new rules to cut air pollution from cars and diesel trucks and to stop the Bush administration from weakening the Clean Air … Continue reading →

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Iowa PIRG: Ask your doctor about… what they’re not being told

Posted on August 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Hi , When my doctor prescribes a drug for me, I want to be completely confident that she's aware of its pros and cons, especially the risks and types of side effects I might experience. However, you may remember the … Continue reading →

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Protest Coal Plant!

Posted on August 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

I'm having trouble posting, so this is for an event coming up on September 9 in Black Hawk County in protest of the proposed coal fired power plant set for that area. I have attached a GREAT flyer that the … Continue reading →

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