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VCN announce renewed Occupation Project campaign. Iowans a month ahead of the national effort…..

Posted on June 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

VCN announce renewed Occupation Project campaign. Iowans a month ahead of the national effort….. By Frank Cordaro Folks:  Our friends at the Voices for Creative Nonviolence- The Occupation Project http://www.vcnv.org are announcing a 'reinvigorated' Occupation Campaign starting on Aug 6th … Continue reading →

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Calls for Verifiable Voting

Posted on June 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Calls for Verifiable Voting By Sean Flaherty, IVI New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson issued a call for a verifiable election in 2008. Governor Richardson's essay urging passage of HR 811 was published Monday in the Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill: http://thehill.com/op-eds/a-reliable-verifiable-vote-in-2008-2007-06-19.html … Continue reading →

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Iowa PIRG : Help make our medicines safe

Posted on June 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa PIRG : Help make our medicines safe By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach Director Recent headlines have questioned the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster diabetes drug, Avandia, which may raise the risk of heart attacks by 43%. Unfortunately, this … Continue reading →

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CLINIC OFFERS 16TH ANNUAL BISEXUAL, LESBIAN, TRANSGENDER WOMEN’S HEALTH NIGHT

Posted on June 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

CLINIC OFFERS 16TH ANNUAL BISEXUAL, LESBIAN, TRANSGENDER WOMEN'S HEALTH NIGHT By Karen Kubby The Emma Goldman Clinic is proud to participate in Pride Month Activities with its 16th Annual Bisexual, Lesbian, and Transgendered Women's Health Care Night. On Thursday, June … Continue reading →

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Four Iowa Reps Vote For Tancredo Amendment – Only Loebsack Opposed

Posted on June 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Four Iowa Reps Vote For Tancredo Amendment – Only Loebsack Opposed By John Deeth(Originally Posted in the Iowa Independent).In a surprise win, presidential candidate Tom Tancredo Friday  successfully tacked on an amendment to the Homeland Security appropriations bill that would … Continue reading →

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SCOOP ON POOP EXHIBIT AT BLANK PARK ZOO EDUCATES IOWANS ON THE VALUE OF NATURE’S NUTRIENTS

Posted on June 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

SCOOP ON POOP EXHIBIT AT BLANK PARK ZOO EDUCATES IOWANS ON THE VALUE OF NATURE’S NUTRIENTS By *Dustin Vande Hoef, Iowa Department of Agriculture SCOOP ON POOP EXHIBIT AT BLANK PARK ZOO EDUCATES IOWANS ON THE VALUE OF NATURE’S NUTRIENTS … Continue reading →

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Students Plan March for Action on Global Warming

Posted on June 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Students Plan March for Action on Global Warming By Ed Fallon My entrée into political work began in earnest in the mid-1980s over concern about the threat of nuclear war.  To me at that time, the possibility of nuclear war … Continue reading →

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*Iowa Equality Ball 2007*

Posted on June 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

*Iowa Equality Ball 2007* By Christina Butts Dear Member, It's Pride month, and you know what that means – One Iowa's 2nd Annual Equality Ball! In honor of the monumental legislation recently passed, this year's theme is “We The People.” … Continue reading →

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KIDS’ CO-OP DAYCAMPS OFFERED IN FOUR IOWA COMMUNITIES THIS SUMMER

Posted on June 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

KIDS’ CO-OP DAYCAMPS OFFERED IN FOUR  IOWA COMMUNITIES THIS SUMMER  By the IFU Children ages 7 through 11 can increase their skills in co-operation and interpersonal communication through fun games and crafts at Kids’ Co-op Day Camps offered in four Iowa … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Campaign Kicks Off “A Legacy of Service” National Tour in Iowa

Posted on June 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Human Rights Campaign Kicks Off “A Legacy of Service” National Tour in Iowa: Tour to Feature Sen. Gronstal, Iowa and American Heroes Speaking Out Against “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” By One Iowa With an eye towards the Iowa caucuses in … Continue reading →

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