Category Archives: Calls to Action

IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION

Posted on February 6, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION PARICULATES POLLUTED IOWA AIR Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder What You Are…Up Above The World So High, Like A Diamond In The Sky….That is, of course, if you can see it. Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Support Paper Ballots in Iowa!

Posted on February 5, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action:  Support Paper Ballots in Iowa! by Jerry Depew Today in Pocahontas, Iowa, State Senate co-president Jack Kibbie asked for your help – without knowing you exist. He said a few letters to the Des Moines Register would … Continue reading →

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Hey, Iowa’s Great 5th District! It’s Time to Rally Against Bush in Omaha!

Posted on February 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hey, Iowa's Great 5th District!  It's Time to Rally Against Bush in Omaha! This announcement was posted on a great new Iowa blog, called The Left Coast of Iowa.  Click here to visit the Left Coast blog, and here to … Continue reading →

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SUPPORT VIVA 2005: For Voter Verified Paper Ballots

Posted on January 31, 2005 by bfialindathieman

SUPPORT VIVA 2005: For Voter Verified Paper Ballots From: the National Ballot Integrity Project Action Alert Day One January 31, 2005 Voter Verified Paper Ballots are the essential first step towards a trustworthy election. VIVA 2005 makes Voter Verified Paper … Continue reading →

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LOOPHOLES IN IOWA POLLUTION LAWS by Molly Regan

Posted on January 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

LOOPHOLES IN IOWA POLLUTION LAWS by Molly Regan Loopholes…Loopholes…Loopholes. Bad little areas of the law that just happen to allow all kinds of things to slip through. ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT released a report saying:  “At least 29 states have loopholes … Continue reading →

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DemocracyFest 2005!

Posted on January 30, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Welcome to DemocracyFest 2005! DemocracyforTexas.Org  Democracy Fest, a gathering of progressives from around the country hosted by DFT and co-sponsored by My Vote is My Voice, will be held June 17-19 in Austin. Down in Texas, we know a bit … Continue reading →

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Help Restore Balance on the Public Airwaves – Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine

Posted on January 24, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Help Restore Balance on the Public Airwaves – Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine FairnessDoctrine.com For many years, television and radio stations were required to give equal time to opposing sides of public or political issues to ensure the American public … Continue reading →

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IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan

Posted on January 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan Good news for those of us in the IOWA counties that choose to retain the Department Of Natural Resources’ (DNR) MASTER MATRIX system.  This Master Matrix is “a scoring system … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: Everyone’s Vote Must Count (Even Hyman’s)

Posted on January 23, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Everyone's Vote Must Count (Even Hyman's) The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country.  … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Adds Mississippi, Oklahoma and Utah to Growing List of Endorsements for Democratic National Committee Chair

Posted on January 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Adds Mississippi! Oklahoma! and Utah! to Growing List of Endorsements for DNC Chair  Blog for America Following the news that the Florida delegation to the Democratic National Committee voted unanimously to endorse Howard Dean to be the party's … Continue reading →

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