Category Archives: GOP

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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Just Try and Go West, Old Man

Posted on April 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Just Try to Go West, Old Man By Sam Garchik In 2008, there is going to be consensus among Democrats and Greens that the war in Iraq was wrong, abortion should be legal, rich people should pay more taxes, … Continue reading →

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ETHICS HALL OF SHAME

Posted on February 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

    ETHICS HALL OF SHAME From publiccitizen.orgAn unprecedented wave of corruption, cronyism and special-interest sleaze has gripped our nation’s capital in recent years. To bring greater public attention to the individuals involved in these ethics scandals – in the hope … Continue reading →

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Nussle Uses False Arguments to Defend Soaring Federal Deficits

Posted on February 7, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Nussle Uses False Arguments to Defend Soaring Federal Deficits IowaDemocrats.org Nussle Claims 9/11 is to Blame; Facts Show Tax Cuts, Increased Spending Are the Real Cause DES MOINES – Jim Nussle once again tried to justify soaring budget deficits to … Continue reading →

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The Congressman and Abramoff (as told by Dr Seuss)

Posted on January 25, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  The Congressman and Abramoff (As Told by Dr. Seuss) Thanks to Jim Nickel for sharing this. That Abramoff!That Abramoff!I do not like that Abramoff!“Would you like to play some golf?”I do not want to play some golf.I do not want … Continue reading →

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Tobacco, Beer and Pay Day Loans Finance Iowa Conservative PAC

Posted on January 23, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Tobacco, Beer and Pay Day Loans Finance Iowa Conservative PAC The Des Moines Register According to House Speaker Christopher Rants, the Iowa Leadership Council is “organized to promote conservative principles in Iowa.” By JANE NORMAN Washington, D.C. – A new … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Domestic Spying

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Trish Nelson

  The Politics of Domestic Spying The Daily Iowan by Nicholas Johnson (used with permission) Nicholas Johnson, who held three presidential appointments in the federal government during the 1960s and 1970s, now teaches communications law at the UI College of … Continue reading →

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Al Gore: A Consitution in Crisis

Posted on January 17, 2006 by bfialindathieman

  Al Gore: A Consitution in Crisis AlterNet.org Gore Accuses Bush of Breaking the Law by Authorizing Spying The following is the text of a speech delivered by Al Gore in Washington, D.C. yesterday, January 16, 2006.  The former vice … Continue reading →

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Author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to speak in Des Moines January 18

Posted on January 13, 2006 by bfialindathieman

 Author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to speak in Des Moines January 18 Who:  THOMAS FRANK,  author of What's The Matter With Kansas? – How Conservatives Won the Heart of America Where:  Drake University – Bulldog Theater, Des Moines … Continue reading →

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This Week in Media

Posted on January 9, 2006 by bfiaarronwings

 The Iowa Caucuses Are Here Caucuses of the Democratic and Republican Parties will be held Monday January 16th.  This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of media issues that affect all of us.  The National Black Caucus of State … Continue reading →

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