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Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour

Posted on August 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Jim Hightower: The Sensible Priorities Tour By Iowans for Sensible Priorities   September 7-8, 2006 Ames, Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Bettendorf Join us to hear one of the leading progressive voices of our time.  Jim Hightower is funny, smart, … Continue reading →

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Taking Back Our Democracy

Posted on August 28, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Taking Back Our Democracy Author DAVID KORTEN THE GREAT TURNING SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2006 2:00 P.M. Downtown Library, 10th and Grand, Des MoinesAcclaimed author David Korten comes to the downtown library. His classic bestseller, When Corporations Rule the World, was … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Next Step

Posted on August 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Ed Fallon's Next Step By Ed Fallon Dear Friends,  As I continue to trek across Iowa, I see the face of injustice in both rural and urban communities.  Injustice takes many forms, and over the course of the summer, … Continue reading →

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Iraq War Forum in the QC on Aug. 26

Posted on August 24, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iraq War Forum in the QC on Aug. 26 By Alta Price Democracy for America groups across the country have been hosting Iraq War Forums to engage the public in discussion about an issue most Americans consider the most important political … Continue reading →

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Turn up the Heat on Congress: Tell Your Senators to Support Net Neutrality

Posted on August 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Turn up the Heat on Congress: Tell Your Senators to Support Net Neutrality   By Rapid Response, from Yahoo DFIA<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />   If you live in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Next Step

Posted on August 19, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Ed Fallon's Next Step By Himself Dear Friends, WHAT AM I UP TO NEXT? I’ve been slow to respond to that question for two reasons.  First, breaking down the pieces of a statewide campaign consumes a tremendous amount of … Continue reading →

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A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

Posted on August 18, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words By Jeff Giertz, Braley for Congress As of Thursday night, Whalen still had 0 issues, and 1 mean friend. Thanks to Braley's campaign for pointing this our way.  Either Mike Whalen realizes that … Continue reading →

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Vote Braley for Change

Posted on August 17, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Vote Braley for Change     by DCCC   In recent weeks, the possibility of the end of Republican rule has become much more real. Both the AP and Fox News have polls showing Democrats up 18 points on … Continue reading →

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Groups seek female candidates: Women running for state posts get support, training

Posted on August 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Groups seek female candidates: Women running for state posts get support, training By Charisse Jones, USA TODAY This was pointed my way by Christina Butts at Yahoo DFIA. Staci Appel, a stay-at-home mother of four, was used to being a … Continue reading →

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Time to Take Stand on Zoning for Livestock

Posted on August 14, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Time to Take Stand on Zoning for Livestock By The Register Editorial Board. The need for Iowans to demand local control of zoning for livestock has never been more urgent. Action by a bipartisan legislative panel last week shows … Continue reading →

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