Category Archives: DFQC

EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! DEAN BACK IN IOWA!

GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN BACK IN IOWA! We were ecstatic!  There we were, on the 16th floor of the 5 Seasons Center in downtown Cedar Rapids.  The reception room had over 80 people waiting patiently.  With a beautiful view of Cedar … Continue reading

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Caroline Vernon to Receive Iowa Dem’s Rising Star Award

Caroline Vernon to Receive Iowa Dem's Rising Star Award by Alta Price, M.D. This Saturday, June 11, 2005, one of our own, Blog for Iowa's Caroline Vernon, will receive the Iowa Democrats' Rising Star Award.  Dr. Alta Price, Co-founder of … Continue reading

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Bug Power

Bug Power The Institute of Science in Society Science Society Sustainability http://www.i-sis.org.uk Waste-gobbling bacteria may be our dream ticket to clean renewable energy. Dr. Mae-Wan Ho Bacteria that gobble wastes are a godsend. They prevent the build up of wastes … Continue reading

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2005

All around the world this past week and this weekend there are festivities and educating activities going on that celebrate the human relationship with the wondrous planet EARTH.San Francisco, CA, is the first United States city to host WORLD ENVIRONMENT … Continue reading

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The Financial End-game

The Financial End-game Slowly Plays Out by Nigel Maund, Safehaven.com … the Sudden Systemic Implosion which will usher in the Brave New World “Capitalism requires people to be quiet souls in the workplace and wild pagans at the cash register” … Continue reading

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The Death of Democracy: End-game Ohio

The Death of Democracy: End-game Ohio by Caroline Vernon US Democracy would appear to be a fiction, not only because of the war, but because of the mounting evidence of the election theft in Ohio, and other parts of the … Continue reading

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Power Failures and Rising Energy Costs

Power Failures and Rising Energy Costs by Caroline Vernon IEA Warns of Coming Power Failures United Press International The Paris-based International Energy Agency has said Europe and North America could face power blackouts this summer. The agency said utility groups … Continue reading

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Hanging Out Shirts in the Dirty Breeze

Hanging Out Shirts in the Dirty Breeze by Molly Regan Scott County Soil and Water Commissioner Molly Regan reports on the grand success of the QC's Progressive Summit.  And there's more work to do! “Hanging out shirts in the dirty … Continue reading

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Progressive Action in the Quad Cities

Progressive Action in the Quad Cities by Caroline Vernon Progressive Action For The Common Good is a group of Quad Cities citizens who are committed to working together in order to rebuild an active community interested in promoting progressive values … Continue reading

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DFQC Makes Appearance in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

DFQC Makes Appearance in St. Patrick’s Day Parade by Caroline Vernon In spite of freezing temperatures, on Saturday, March 12th, some of our local DFQC members made our presence known by marching in the Quad Cities annual St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading

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