Category Archives: Calls to Action

Request Your Absentee Ballot Now!

Posted on September 20, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Request Your Absentee Ballot Now! by Linda ThiemanDon't let your vote turn into vapor; get an absentee ballot and vote on paper!Well, that little verse may not even be worthy of Mel Brooks. Ahem.Print out your Iowa absentee ballot request … Continue reading →

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This is why we are in this thing

Posted on April 5, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

This is why we are in this thing By Lord Voldemort, RPI I got this from a friend of mine, some talking points stuff from the RPI. Does anyone even know what an “alternative currency,” even is? _____Dist RP Chairs: … Continue reading →

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Republican Senator Jim Inhofe is afraid of you

Posted on April 1, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Republican Senator Jim Inhofe is afraid of you By Charles Chamberlain, DFA Last Thursday, DFA members nationwide took action and raised over $21,000 for Andrew Rice and his campaign to unseat Republican extremist, Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe. Now, Sen. Inhofe … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT on CAFOs

Posted on March 24, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

ACTION ALERT on CAFOs By the IFU LEGISLATORS ARE NOW MAKING DECISIONS ON THE BUDGET FOR 2008-09 . I HOPE YOU WILL ALL TAKE THE TIME THIS WEEK TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS, GOV. CULVER AND LT. JUDGE TO URGE THEM … Continue reading →

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Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources

Posted on March 15, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources By The Iowa Environmental CouncilFor many years, Iowa has failed to commit the funds necessary to truly protect and enhance Iowa’s natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. Serious … Continue reading →

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Are Progressive Listserves Arbitrarily being Blocked by AT&T?

Posted on February 29, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

Are Progressive Listserves Arbitarily being Blocked by AT&T? By Caroline Vernon A few months back, PACG (Progressive Action for the Common Good) started experiencing problems with our members dropping off our email list. Oddly, as site administrator, I was … Continue reading →

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Stand Up for Iowa Democrats

Posted on January 24, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Stand Up for Iowa Democrats By National Stonewall Democrats Dear Democrat, You know that the Iowa Democratic Party was one of the first states in the nation to support the freedom of same-sex couples to marry. Since that time, over … Continue reading →

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Bikes and Voting, Together at Last! (AKA 2 Calls to Action)

Posted on January 10, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Bikes and Voting, Together at Last! (AKA 2 Calls to Action) By Sean Flaherty and Janelle RettigIn the wake of last weekend's extensive piece on electronic voting issues in the NewYork Times Magazine, MoveOn is circulating a petition with the … Continue reading →

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We Must TAKE Our Country Back!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

We Must TAKE Our Country Back! By Caroline Vernon Whether it’s health care, the cost of education, our environment or global trade, Corporate America is holding us all hostage to the almighty dollar. Greed continues to trump need as corporations … Continue reading →

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Over 1500 Poll Votes In

Posted on December 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Over 1500 Poll Votes In By Sam GarchikAs of 12/13, over 1500 votes for the BFIA Presidential Caucus Poll have been cast from all across the country. There are 3 weeks left to cast your votes.