Category Archives: Education

University of Iowa Makes Waves

Posted on May 18, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 University of Iowa Makes Waves Judging from reactions on radio and television, there is one way to garner attention – put the name “pornography” in a class title.  According to the San Francisco Chronicle: ” U. of Iowa to Offer … Continue reading →

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Science Center Opening In Des Moines

Posted on May 13, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Science Center Opening In Des Moines While this strays from the normal “political” topics, every now and then some amazing things happen that deserve a little fanfare.  The opening of the new Science Center in downtown Des Moines is one … Continue reading →

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Deadlock in Des Moines

Posted on May 11, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Deadlock in Des Moines If you've been paying attention to the news lately, the Iowa House is in a complete deadlock.  What's surprising here is that the House Republicans are fighting the education budget: The biggest fireworks came during debate … Continue reading →

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GETTING FROM HERE TO THERE

Posted on May 8, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Getting From Here To There.  “Beam Me Up, Scotty!” So, what did it take for you to go from one place to another today?  Was it foot-power?   Was it bicycle/leg power?  Was it REAL horse-power, you know the four-legged kind?  … Continue reading →

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GO SOLAR FOR THE LORAX

Posted on May 1, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Go Solar for the Lorax “I AM THE LORAX. I SPEAK FOR THE TREES.  I SPEAK FOR THE TREES, FOR THE TREES HAVE NO TONGUES. AND I'M ASKING YOU, SIR, AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS – HE WAS VERY … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP Moves To Block Gay Bully Law

Posted on April 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa GOP Moves To Block Gay Bully Law by 365Gay.com Newscenter Staff (Des Moines, Iowa) Republicans in the Iowa Senate say they will use “every method that's legal” to block legislation adding sexuality to a law aimed at curbing bullying … Continue reading →

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Progressive Action in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

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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The Solar Winds Blow Hot

Posted on April 10, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

The Solar Winds Blow Hot   The Solar Winds blow hot.  The Solar Winds blow fast.  Oh, to capture the Big Breeze. Here, as we rotate on our above average orb, we are in need of solutions to cut the … Continue reading →

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How to Fight Back in the Universities: Starting a Progressive Policy Promotion Think Tank in Your University

Posted on March 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

How to Fight Back in the Universities: Starting a Progressive Policy Promotion Think Tank in Your University OpEdNews.com  by Rob Kall   Now the right wing is trying to shut down one of the last bastions of free speech and … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Political Irony At Its Finest …

Posted on March 11, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Political Irony At Its Finest … Here's a bit of political irony for you to ponder today. A group of Mason City students, who really just want their education funded, are holding an art auction to raise money for art … Continue reading →

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