Category Archives: Environment

The Privatization of America’s Public Lands

Posted on April 22, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Privatization of America's Public Lands by Bill Berkowitz, AlterNet.org As corporations and privateers gear up for Earth Day, environmental activist Scott Silver aims his gaze at one of the most overlooked developments in the anti-environmental arsenal – the growing … Continue reading →

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Iowa Department of Agriculture Bans Sale of Homeopathic Remedies for Livestock

Posted on April 19, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Department of Agriculture Bans Sale of Homeopathic Remedies for Livestock And to think that the University of Iowa used to have a thriving School of Homeopathy until the AMA killed it off! This came in today from Wisconsin: We … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out Shirts in the Dirty Breeze

Posted on April 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

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

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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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on April 12, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury I thought I would take the opportunity to comment on a few things that have been happening in politics … Truth Bill Dead Republican leadership in the Iowa House has given … 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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Attend a Public Forum in Iowa on a Harmful Pesticide

Posted on April 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Attend a Public Forum in Iowa on a Harmful Pesticide Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife is urging you to attend a public forum on atrazine – one of the most widely used corn herbicides in the United States. Atrazine … Continue reading →

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Chemical Trespass: Pesticides in Our Bodies and Corporate Accountability

Posted on April 8, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 Chemical Trespass: Pesticides in Our Bodies and Corporate Accountability Pesticide Action Network North America Many U.S. residents carry toxic pesticides in their bodies above government assessed “acceptable” levels. Chemical Trespass: Pesticides in Our Bodies and Corporate Accountability, makes public for … Continue reading →

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Toxic Personal Care Products Promote Disease Through Daily Use

Posted on April 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Toxic Personal Care Products Promote Disease Through Daily Use by Rebecca Ephraim, Common Ground, AlterNet.org Emerging science suggests that untold numbers of cosmetics and personal care ingredients may be silently and insidiously promoting cancer, ravaging women's reproductive functions and causing … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Regulating De-regulation in Iowa

Posted on April 5, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Regulating De-regulation in Iowa by John Drury First off, congratulations are in order to Linda and Blog for Iowa on the one year anniversary. Linda has obviously put a lot of work and dedication into this site and it really … Continue reading →

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