Author Archives: bfiasamgarchik

Call to Donate to UICHR

Posted on January 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Call to Donate to UICHR  By Tom Slockett, UICHR Executive Board Member, and Karen Kubby, UICHR FriendAs the end of the year quickly approaches we would like to ask that you give serious consideration to making a tax-free contribution to … Continue reading →

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Sanders sets the Record Straight in the Wash PosGary t

Posted on January 2, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Gary Sanders sets the Record Straight in the Wash Post By Gary Sanders Gary sent me this, to repost from his original writings in the Washington Post. As you can see, he defends our understanding of politics. Editor: What's with … Continue reading →

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Sunlight Seeker Added to BFIA

Posted on December 24, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Sunlight Seeker Added to BFIA By Sam GarchikOnce again, the folks at the Sunlight Foundation have made politics more accountable. Check out the new “Sunlight Seeker,” in the lower left hand side of the blog page. Type in the name … Continue reading →

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Send Your Rep a Holiday Card

Posted on December 23, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Send Your Rep a Holiday Card By Nathaniel Baer, Environment Iowa AdvocateThis New Year, our representatives in Congress have a choice: they can invest in clean, renewable energy sources and give the American people the gift of a new energy … Continue reading →

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IFU Looks to Hire Farm-to-Institution Project Coordinator

Posted on December 22, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

IFU Looks to Hire Farm-to-Institution Project Coordinator by IFU Location: Ames, IA Status: Half-time salaried position with health insurance. Reports to: Education Director.   The Iowa Farmers Union Education Foundation seeks a half-time project coordinator for a two-year grant-funded Farm-to-Institution … Continue reading →

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Educational Excellence and Picking a New President

Posted on December 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Educational Excellence and Picking a New President By Art Small, Originally Printed in the CR GazetteSince the departure in June of David Skorton, who left the UI for the presidency at Cornell University, much attention has been focused on the … Continue reading →

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Instant Runoff Voting Is Catching On

Posted on December 19, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Instant Runoff Voting Is Catching On By Steven Hill This was originally posted at Truthout.Org Political reforms such as redistricting reform, fusion, and campaign finance reform have been floundering at the ballot box in recent years, rejected by voters in … Continue reading →

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Initiative 300 Suffers Defeat in Circuit Court

Posted on December 17, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Initiative 300 Suffers Defeat in Circuit Court Center for Rural Affairs   The Center for Rural Affairs is urging Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning to continue the battle to protect Initiative 300, and what the law has meant to family … Continue reading →

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Bayh out, Edwards In

Posted on December 17, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Bayh out, Edwards In By Sam Garchik Iowa Blogs have some commentary up already on Bayh's decision. Check out Iowa Progress and Century of the Common Iowan for info. This leaves some very capable staffers in Iowa looking for possible work … Continue reading →

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Vigil for Families of Deportees

Posted on December 16, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Vigil for Families of Deportees By PCCI Make Room At the Inn Vigil to Support Deportees & FamiliesSunday, Dec. 17 5:00 pmGrace United Methodist Church3700 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IAPlease bring a candle with you if you can.Please join … Continue reading →

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