Category Archives: Democracy for America

Iowans Can Help Fight Teabaggers’ War on Social Security

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Can Help Fight War on Social Security DemocracyforAmericia.com  Remember all the hullabaloo going on this time last year? Teabaggers were taking over town hall meetings with Senators and Congresspersons across the country. They were loud and the media loved … Continue reading →

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The August Recess in Iowa

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The August Recess in Iowa by Paul Deaton “This summer, representative government is not working as there have been no public events scheduled near us with the senior senator.”Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is out pressing the flesh with Iowans during … Continue reading →

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This isn't about Ground Zero – It's About America

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

This isn't about Ground Zero – It's About America by Arshad Hasan (Editor's Note: The editor met Arshad Hasan in Cedar Rapids a few years ago. Hasan was conducting Democracy for America (DFA) Training at Kirkwood Community College for a … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement When I returned to Democracy for America last year, I had two priorities: Helping pass meaningful healthcare reform and electing progressives up and down the ballot in all 50 states. Thanks to your hard work, … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Still Fighting for Real Health Care Reform (and Winning)

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Still Fighting for Real Health Care Reform (and Winning) Basically, everything passed in today's (Saturday's) manager's bill (Reid's amendment) is the Democrat's response to Howard Dean's call to improve the legislation.  Democrats responded to Dean's public criticism with … Continue reading →

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No More Compromising on Health Care – Call on Senators to Reject All Public Option-Weakening Amendments

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Trish Nelson

No More Compromising on Health Care – Call on Senators to Reject All Public Option-Weakening Amendments Reports from The Hill are that Democratic Senators are preparing to offer a “compromise” amendment to the healthcare bill as soon as next week … Continue reading →

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2009 QC Earth Charter Summit – Local Foods

Posted on September 23, 2009 by bfiacarolinevernon

2009 QC Earth Charter SummitBuilding a Local Foods Movement By Caroline Vernon You’re invited to attend! The 2009 Quad Cities Earth Charter Summit“Building a Local Foods Movement”Saturday, September 26, 2009, 9am-3pmAugustana College – Wallenberg HallLocal Food is the theme of … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Blog for Iowa: 5 Years Ago Today

Posted on April 1, 2009 by bfialindathieman

FROM ALTA PRICE, Owner of BFIA:  After Howard Dean dropped out of the Presidential race, the thousands of committed activists inspired by his candidacy had to find an outlet for that passion, a way to preserve our community, and meaningful … Continue reading →

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DFA Training Academy Coming to Des Moines in Feb/March 2009!

Posted on July 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

DFA Training Academy Coming to Des Moines in Feb/March 2009! By Sam Garchik I got an email from Jeff Goetz in Des Moines. He said that he was working on getting a DFA traning in Des Moines in March 2009. … 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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