Author Archives: bfiasamgarchik

Dean for America Mission Statement and Principles

Posted on July 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Dean for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />America Mission Statement and Principles By Trish Nelson   Trish sent this on to me. It's from Dean's 2004 campaign, but it can be used with the stuff I posted to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on July 14, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

   Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik Lots to say. Campaign season is in full swing, so here we go with the events and notes around the state: District 1 There is a champagne brunch to honor women on July … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, David Loebsack, Denise O'Brien, Elesha Gayman, GLBT, Iowa Blogosphere, Main Page, Mark Nolte, National News | 1 Comment

Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on July 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon Pay special attention to the two events at the bottom: rally at the statehouse on Friday! Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Dear Friends, It’s About Issues!  Developing a statewide movement to return political power to … Continue reading →

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Drinking Liberally is Now Statewide; JC Dems to Sponsor in IC

Posted on July 12, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Drinking Liberally is Now Statewide; JC Dems to Sponsor in IC By Nick Bergin The Iowa City chapter of Drinking Liberally is excited to announce the Johnson County Democrats will be co-hosting Drinking Liberally the second Thursday of every month.  … Continue reading →

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ICCI Convention Schedule

Posted on July 12, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

ICCI Convention Schedule By ICCI Their convention is scheduled for this weekend in Des Moines. They do a lot of good work, so if you can, check them out. Here's the schedule for the two day event. Iowa Citizens for … Continue reading →

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DFIA Incorporation Update

Posted on July 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  DFIA Incorporation Update By Jeffrey Goetz I have had an opportunity today to speak with one of my law partners, Gordon Fischer (formerly Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party), Chris Warshaw (Political/Field Director for DFA in Burlington, VT) and … Continue reading →

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National Animal Tag Efforts

Posted on July 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  National Animal Tag Efforts By JV This is a very interesting story that came to me from JV, who linked back to Rural Heritage, a journal that covers the use of draft animals I don't know how many are … Continue reading →

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Iowans for Voting Integrity July Update

Posted on July 10, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Iowans for Voting Integrity July Update By Iowans for Voting Integrity This is from a new group with great analysis of the Pottawatamie voting problem. You can check them out in the future at www.iowansforvotingintegrity.org later this month. Lessons from the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on July 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik Lot's of news about presidential contenders. George Washington University in DC has the best list, including Repubs and Dems, and what they do when they visit our great state. Looks like Edwards travels here … Continue reading →

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Diebold’s Secret Defects Detailed by Blackboxvoting!

Posted on July 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Diebold’s Secret Defects Detailed by Blackboxvoting! By Jerry Depew (Reposted from Iowa Voters) Calling it a July 4 firecracker, Blackboxvoting.org has released information that it kept secret in May. The secrets reveal what Diebold may have known all along: … Continue reading →

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