Author Archives: bfiasamgarchik

IVI Asks to Replace Touchscreens with Paper

Posted on March 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

IVI Asks to Replace Touchscreens with Paper By Sean Flaherty Iowa legislators are taking steps to make paper ballots the statewide standard for our elections.  We need your help to keep the momentum going. A sample letter is at the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Caucus-goers Track the Presidential Candidates

Posted on March 5, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Caucus-goers Track the Presidential Candidates By Liz Larson, ISP Iowans for Sensible Priorities posts campaign stops and candidates’ ideas about the federal budget The crowded field of potential presidents presents a challenge for undecided Iowa caucus-goers.  Many Iowans have … Continue reading →

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Road to Gitmo Screenings Needed

Posted on March 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Road to Gitmo Screenings Needed By Leslie Irvin This past January marked the fifth anniversary of the first transfers of detainees to the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Just three months before the President signed into law the Military … Continue reading →

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Action Needed on Confinements and Local Control

Posted on March 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Action Needed on Confinements and Local Control By Dave MurphyFellow Iowans,Your help is needed to support several very important bills coming out of the Senate Ag Committee that address the issue of large-scale animal confinements and attempt to find a … Continue reading →

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I’M for Iowa

Posted on March 2, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

I'M for Iowa By Lynn HeussToday, March 1, is Ed’s birthday!Ed has passionately, courageously, tirelessly and often independently fought for issues that affect thousands of Iowans: election reform, local control over CAFOs, responsible land use, reform of the criminal justice … Continue reading →

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DFA Training Academy Testimonial

Posted on March 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

DFA Training Academy Testimonial By Alta Price When Caryn Unsicker attended our DFA Training Academy last April in the Illinois Quad Cities, she was already a successful peace activist and had started to organize in opposition to the world's largest … Continue reading →

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Paper Ballots are Best

Posted on February 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Paper Ballots are Best By Sean Flaherty, IVI Iowa legislators are taking steps to make paper ballots the statewide standard for our elections.  We need your help to keep the momentum going. A sample letter is at the end of … Continue reading →

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Sunlight Foundation Update

Posted on February 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Sunlight Foundation Update By The Sunlight Foundation In this month's Sunlight Foundation/ Congresspedia update we wanted to alert you to a few new tools, prizes and grants, as well as a plea to help us rate members of Congress on … Continue reading →

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Great New Tool for Tracking Your Federal Legislator

Posted on February 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Great New Tool for Tracking Your Federal Legislator By Sam GarchikI apologize for the scarcity of posts over the last few days. Let's just say that I've been battling some serious power issues, as I am sure many of you … Continue reading →

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Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE)

Posted on February 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE) By Ed Falllon Dear Friends, In this update, I want to limit our conversation to two things:  (1) my support for John Edwards, and (2) campaign finance reform legislation before the Iowa House.JOHN EDWARDS Many … Continue reading →

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