Category Archives: Introducing DFIA

Blog for Iowa’s Running Conversation! Hot Topic: Health Care

Posted on June 22, 2009 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa’s Running Conversation! Current Hot Topic: Health Care Several people have expressed an interest in being able to have a running conversation on Blog for Iowa.  It seems feasible now that we actually have quite a few people … Continue reading →

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The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

Posted on June 7, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Progressive Iowa NetworkOrganizing Summit Saturday, June 9, 2007 Iowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St.Iowa City, IA 52240 9 AM – 3PMAgenda:1.    Welcome2.    Introductions3.    Why a Progressive Network is important for Iowa4.    Democracy for America – Support for Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update By Caroline VernonThis Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date! By Caroline Vernon On Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, activists and legislators from across the state will converge on Iowa City for our first 2007 Democracy for Iowa Organizing Summit.  We … Continue reading →

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PROGRESSIVE COALITION OF CENTRAL IOWA and PROGRESSIVE ADVOCACY OF CENTRAL IOWA Purpose Statement

Posted on August 2, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

PROGRESSIVE COALITION OF CENTRAL IOWA and PROGRESSIVE ADVOCACY OF CENTRAL IOWA Purpose Statement By PCCI and PACI This came to me from the folks at the Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa and Progressive Advocay of Central Iowa. I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Dean for America Mission Statement and Principles

Posted on July 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Dean for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />America Mission Statement and Principles By Trish Nelson   Trish sent this on to me. It's from Dean's 2004 campaign, but it can be used with the stuff I posted to … Continue reading →

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DFIA Incorporation Update

Posted on July 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  DFIA Incorporation Update By Jeffrey Goetz I have had an opportunity today to speak with one of my law partners, Gordon Fischer (formerly Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party), Chris Warshaw (Political/Field Director for DFA in Burlington, VT) and … Continue reading →

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Progressive Agenda for Iowa (Very Very Early Draft)

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Progressive Agenda for Iowa (Very Very Early Draft) By Sam Garchik   As <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” />Iowa Progressives, we propose not just to change our state’s policies, but even more important, to restore the bonds of … Continue reading →

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Progressive Promise

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Progressive Promise I got this from the Progressive Caucus website in the House of Reps. We can modify it to make it more specific to Iowa. Later today, I'll post something I was working on for Alta and a possible … Continue reading →

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Democracy For Iowa Conference 2005

Posted on September 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Democracy For Iowa Conference 2005 Notes by Aaron Wings, with additions and Workshop notes by Robin Roseman Report on DFIA Conference September 10, 2005 Iowa City OVERVIEW:   The morning sessions were very informational. What was most impressive was the … Continue reading →

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