Category Archives: Guest Posts

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture

Posted on December 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture by Dr. Maulana Karenga, The Official Kwanzaa Website Why was Kwanzaa created? Kwanzaa was created: –To reaffirm the communitarian vision and values of African culture and to contribute to its restoration among … Continue reading →

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12 Things Progressives Can Be Thankful For This Year

Posted on November 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

12 Things Progressives Can Be Thankful For This Year by Linda Thieman Thanksgiving can be a bit of a touchy subject in the progressive community.  One can never assume that everyone will simply gather ‘round the turkey or the tofurkey … Continue reading →

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DLC’s Will Marshall Blames PROGRESSIVES for Kerry’s Election “Loss”

Posted on November 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DLC's Will Marshall Blames PROGRESSIVES for Kerry's Election “Loss” by Dawn Mueller Marshall calls progressive Democrats “anti-American” The DLC held a forum to do a post-mortem on the election: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6453647/ Sounds like some have awakened to the fact that the … Continue reading →

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Farewell by Linda Thieman

Posted on November 6, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Farewell by Linda Thieman Well, the time has come for me to take my leave.  I’ve been trying to get away for several days now, but running Blog for Iowa is addictive.  I check my sources, get that “a ha!” … Continue reading →

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GOP Seeks Arrest of Michael Moore

Posted on October 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

GOP Seeks Arrest of Michael Moore by Michael Moore You may have heard by now that the Michigan Republican Party has called for my arrest. That's right. They literally want me brought up on charges – and hope that I'm … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Democrat

Posted on October 4, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 A NEW KIND OF DEMOCRAT by Darrell Lewis Much has been said of the Howard Dean-inspired movement inside the Democratic Party all across America.  Last night, I had an opportunity to talk to dozens of young people who are newly … Continue reading →

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Good News Out of North Carolina

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Good News Out of North Carolina by Max Mattia, DFNC Max Mattia is a Deaniac and impressive state group grassroots organizer in North Carolina.  Several months ago, Alta and I were on a phone call with a number of other … Continue reading →

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Can “Fahrenheit 9/11” Change The World?

Posted on August 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Can “Fahrenheit 9/11” Change The World? By Linda Thieman “My own motivation [in making “Fahrenheit 9/11” was the thought that] we can't leave this up to the Democrats. It's too serious now. I mean, this is a party that can't … Continue reading →

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John Drury: This Year’s Legislative Elections in Iowa

Posted on July 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

John Drury: This Year’s Legislative Elections in Iowa John Drury is Iowa's first Dean Dozen candidate.  He's running for the Iowa Senate in District 6, North Iowa. Back in March of this year, Arianna Huffington, a political columnist, wrote an … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon: An Open Letter to Ralph Nader

Posted on July 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

An Open Letter to Ralph Nader by State Representative Ed Fallon (Des Moines) Ralph Nader P.O. Box 18002 Washington, DC  20036 Dear Ralph, I write as one who has, for decades, admired your commitment to fighting for the welfare and … Continue reading →

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