Category Archives: Environment

Des Moines: Conference on 9/11 to Assess Global Security on Third Anniversary of War on Terrorism

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines: Conference on 9/11 to Assess Global Security on Third Anniversary of War on Terrorism The public is welcome A unique educational event will take place in Des Moines on September 11. The conference, “National Security and the New … Continue reading →

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Environment: Indian Point on HBO Tonight

Posted on September 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Environment: “Indian Point” on HBO Tonight Tonight, Thursday, September 9th, HBO will air a 45-minute program at 7pm CDT called “INDIAN POINT.” It is about what an “accident” or a terrorist attack would do to this particular NUCLEAR POWER PLANT.  … Continue reading →

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Iowa Fair Trade Campaign: Stop Outsourcing Our Future!

Posted on September 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Fair Trade Campaign: Stop Outsourcing Our Future!


The Iowa Fair Trade Campaign seeks to bring Iowans together to work for new rules for the global economy that respect workers, family farmers, immigrants, the environment, human rights, and democracy.

Groups and individuals in Iowa have worked for fair trade and global justice for many years. During the months proceeding the 2004 Iowa Presidential caucuses, we came together as the Iowa Fair Trade Campaign to insure that trade was discussed by the Presidential candidates, to present a common statement to the candidates on trade issues, and to persuade them to embrace this position.

A network of over 200 individuals representing labor, family farmers, the faith community, immigrants, students, environmentalists, and others “birddogged” the Presidential candidates throughout the state, and all the candidates campaigning in Iowa embraced our basic requests before the Iowa caucuses. The Iowa Fair Trade Statement was endorsed by 25 Iowa organizations, outlining a common position on what responsible trade agreements should include.

The Iowa Fair Trade Campaign is working to stop the proposed Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), and the expansion of the World Trade Organization (WTO). We seek, instead, a new set of rules for the global economy that will insure that all Iowans, not just a few, benefit from trade and trade agreement.
 
Plan for September and October 2004

The IFTC will educate, organize, and mobilize citizens in Iowa to oppose the corporate global trade agenda and support new rules for global trade and investment agreements that protect the interests of workers, the environment, family farmers, consumers, human rights, and democratic processes.   A major educational component will be the holding of 'town hall meetings' called 'Stop Outsourcing Our Future!'  Each town hall meeting will be co-sponsored by IFTC member groups, with panelists representing as many of our constituencies as possible.  Public participation and suggestions for citizen action will be a major part of each town hall meeting.

The Iowa Fair Trade Campaign currently has scheduled five town hall meetings.  They will be held at the following locations and times.

Waterloo, Sept. 13, Center for the Arts, 7-8:30 pm

Marshalltown, Sept. 27, Iowa Valley Community College, 7-8:30pm

Mason City, Sept. 29, Public Library, 7-8:30 pm

Keokuk, Sept. 30, Public Library, 6:30-8:00 pm

Muscatine, Oct. 2, Muscatine Commuity College, 10:30-Noon

Please spread the word about these meetings and let Iowa Fair Trade Campaign organizer Dave Leshtz know if you'd like to have such a meeting in your part of the state.  Co-sponsors and panelists are being identified.  Suggestions are welcome.  Contact Dave at dleshtz@ia.net or 319-621-4205.

Current co-sponsors include Iowa Farmers Union, National Catholic Rural Life Conference, many labor councils, League of Rural Voters, Americans for Democratic Action, and Iowa Conference United Methodist Church.

To read the Iowa Fair Trade Coalition’s Statement on Trade Agreements in its entirety, click on “more >>” below.
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Censored: The 10 Big Stories The National News Media Ignore

Posted on September 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Censored: The 10 Big Stories The National News Media Ignore By Camille T. Taiara, TruthOut.org In late July more than 600 people showed up in Monterey to speak at a Federal Communications Commission hearing on ownership concentration in the news … Continue reading →

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Iowa Lobby Groups Spar Over Meaning of Family Farm

Posted on September 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Lobby Groups Spar Over Meaning of 'Family Farm' by Matthew Wilde, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier IOWA FALLS – Saving family farms is a top priority in Iowa.  Special interest and activist organizations aren't disputing that. But what constitutes a family … Continue reading →

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Report Blasts Bush On Ground Zero Clean Up

Posted on August 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Report Blasts Bush On Ground Zero Clean Up The Progress Report In a strongly-worded and minutely-detailed report, the Sierra Club charges the Bush administration with “reckless disregard” for public health in the days and months following the collapse of the … Continue reading →

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Report to Show State Loopholes for Supposedly “Accidental” Air Pollution Pushing Carcinogens Well Over U.S. Legal Limits

Posted on August 17, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Report to Show State Loopholes for Supposedly “Accidental” Air Pollution Pushing Carcinogens Well Over U.S. Legal Limits Over Half of States Permit Illegal “Upsets,” Only Handful Track Pollution WASHINGTON, D.C. – Millions of Americans are exposed today to supposedly “accidental” … Continue reading →

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Judge Orders Disclosure of Genetically Modified Crop Locations

Posted on August 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Judge Orders Disclosure of Genetically Modified Crop Locations Federal Court Ruling May Affect Iowa in the Long Run Pacific Business News A federal judge [Thursday] issued a landmark ruling ordering the U.S. Department of Agriculture to disclose locations of open-air … Continue reading →

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BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO RELEASE SWEETHEART DEAL THAT EXEMPTS FACTORY FARMS FROM AIR POLLUTION REQUIREMENTS

Posted on August 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO RELEASE SWEETHEART DEAL THAT EXEMPTS FACTORY FARMS FROM AIR POLLUTION REQUIREMENTS   Sources Inside EPA Say Deal to be Released as Early as Next Week; Earlier Commitment to Public Comment Period Now Not Expected to be Honored … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Environment

Posted on August 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA Environmentalist Throws Her Hat in the Ring In her first race since college days, DFIA Environmentalist Molly Regan has taken out nomination papers for the Scott Soil and Water Conservation Commission. There are 5 people on the Scott County … Continue reading →

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