Category Archives: GLBT

Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns..

Posted on March 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns Eric Fralick and Tom Lindsey wrote great columns this past weekend. Fralick's was in the Register, Lindsey's on Political Fallout. Fralick first, then Lindsey What Bullying is All About: In Commentary or Teen Culture, … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on July 14, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

   Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik Lots to say. Campaign season is in full swing, so here we go with the events and notes around the state: District 1 There is a champagne brunch to honor women on July … Continue reading →

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Culver on LGBT

Posted on June 25, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Culver on LGBT By Christina Butts, from Yahoo's Democracy for Iowa Culver has been saying he doesn't want to look like he waffles and look weak in the face of the Nussle attack dogs on this subject. Culver can easily … Continue reading →

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[FWD: Governor’s Race] attention Phoebe at the Culver Campaign

Posted on June 21, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Dear Guy: I too share your concerns. As you know, I posted Ed's speech at the state convetion on the blog http://www.blogforiowa.com/blog/_archives/2006/6/20/2043513.html   Last week, I asked the Culver campaign to share their thoughts on why Chet's a better candidate … Continue reading →

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Iowa GOP aims for Same-Sex Marriage Ban

Posted on April 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa GOP aims for Same-Sex Marriage Ban By Sam Garchik This just in, courtesy of Linda.  The GOP is trying, once again, to make same-sex marriage an issue in the state.  According to an article posted today in the Advocate, … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY LEGISLATIVE FORUM/PART B

Posted on March 5, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

FEBRUARY LEGISLATIVE FORUM/PART B   As promised, I am giving a second report on the Senators' and Representatives' Legislative Forum held at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IOWA, which took place Saturday, February 25th. A question from a young man, Andrew, … Continue reading →

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LGBTA Student Day At Capitol March 1st in Des Moines

Posted on February 22, 2006 by bfialindathieman

  LGBTA Student Day At Capitol March 1st in Des Moines The Iowa Pride Network's College Coalition has announced a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied (LGBTA) Student Day at the Capitol for March 1st at the Iowa State Capitol … Continue reading →

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New Report: In Iowa, Straight Students Harassed for Having Gay Friends

Posted on February 17, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 New Report: In Iowa, Straight Students Harassed for Having Gay Friends Iowa Pride Network According to a new study released last week by the Iowa Pride Network, a significant percentage of straight students are harassed and bullied in Iowa high … Continue reading →

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Dubuque Finally Adds Sexual Orientation to Human Rights Law

Posted on February 7, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Dubuque Finally Adds Sexual Orientation to Human Rights Law Advocate.com The Dubuque, Iowa, city council has approved the addition of sexual orientation as a protected class under the city's human rights ordinance. The council took less than a minute to … Continue reading →

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QCAD Serves the Quad-City GLBT Community with Large Library

Posted on January 13, 2006 by bfialindathieman

QCAD Serves the Quad-City GLBT Community with Large Library Quad-Citians Affirming Diversity or QCAD (www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org) is a non-profit organization based in Rock Island, IL, that serves the Iowa/Illinois Quad-Cities area. QCAD aims to bring gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight … Continue reading →

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