Category Archives: Calls to Action

ISU Democrats’ Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour

Posted on May 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

ISU Democrats' Filibuster to Enter One Hundredth Hour Group Protest Draws Attention to Danger of “Nuclear Option” in U.S. Senate Iowa State University Democrats, distressed over the potential violation of Senate rules, history, and tradition by the Republican majority, … Continue reading →

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“SNAPSHOT” OF THE IOWA WATERSHED

Posted on May 22, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

“SNAPSHOT” OF THE IOWA WATERSHED “What If Lightning Lasted, Not For An Instant But Forever, Each Crackling Bolt Joining The Thousands, The Millions Already Pulsating From Earth To Heaven? What If The Mountains, Like Massive Molars Were Ripped Up Roots … Continue reading →

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Iowa Media Reform Group Up and Running!

Posted on May 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Media Reform Group Up and Running! Introducing: IOWANS FOR BETTER LOCAL TV Blog for Iowa would like to announce the formation of a group of citizen-activists, Iowans for Better Local TV. Check out their brand new website at http://www.IBLTV.org. … Continue reading →

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Codex Threatens Our Health Freedoms

Posted on May 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Codex Threatens Our Health Freedoms By Nancy Lee Bentley, Co-Author, Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program There's a plain and simple fact about your health and health care choices you won't find covered in any of the mainstream media today: Your … Continue reading →

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SUSTAINABILITY IN THE HEARTLAND

Posted on May 16, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE HEARTLAND “The Sand Looks Out On The Rippling Water, The Sky Has Cast An Omnipotent Dimness, Each Wave Crashes Against The Shore, Washing The Shells To Mingle With The Pebbles. We Are So Tiny Staring At The … Continue reading →

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Republican Leaders are Out of Control

Posted on May 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Republican Leaders are Out of Control Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Republican leaders in Washington are absolutely out of control. Instead of governing and doing the people's business, George Bush, Bill Frist and Tom Delay are on a quest for absolute … Continue reading →

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Take Action: Nuclear Showdown Near – Preserve the Filibuster

Posted on May 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Take Action: Nuclear Showdown Near – Preserve the Filibuster Planned Parenthood Senate Republicans and Democrats are bracing themselves for a major showdown this week that could be triggered by two controversial judges: Priscilla Owen and Janice Rogers Brown. Deemed extreme … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Save Our Waters from Sewage

Posted on May 11, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Action Alert: Save Our Waters from Sewage League of Conservation Voters Two phrases you never want to see in the same sentence: drinking water and “sewage blending.” What's worse, that's the Bush Administration's new plan for your water supply! Read … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Contact Your County Auditor ASAP for VVPAT

Posted on May 7, 2005 by Trish Nelson

ACTION ALERT: Contact Your County Auditor ASAP for VVPAT in Iowa **PLEASE PASS THIS ON*** VVPAT can still be saved before the legislature adjourns. We need the county auditors to get behind it. We are asking everyone to contact … Continue reading →

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Right-wing Coup at PBS?

Posted on May 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Right-wing Coup at PBS? By Rory O'Connor, AlterNet.org The new Public Broadcasting boss either has an inappropriate sense of humor or he's the latest participant in what the FCC called a 'right-wing coup' of PBS. Is Pat Mitchell the Martin … Continue reading →

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