Category Archives: Main Page

Join us at the Rural Youth Summit: Revitalizing Rural America

Posted on October 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Join us at the Rural Youth Summit: Revitalizing Rural America By Sara Johnson There is a conference occurring this Friday and Saturday in Ames, Iowa. The conference is the Rural Youth Summit where Rural Americans 35 years old and under … Continue reading →

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The Mountaintop Removal Road Show with Dave Cooper

Posted on October 22, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Mountaintop Removal Road Show with Dave Cooper By Mike Carberry Details: Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Iowa City Public Library Room B Sponsor: Sierra Club Contact: Mike Carberry 319-338-8820 In West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and … Continue reading →

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Progress Toward Equality

Posted on October 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Progress Toward Equality By Ed Fallon Dear Friends,Defenders of marriage: defending the institution against people . . . who want to get married. Roy ZimmermanThe above line is from a song written in 1998. That was the year the … Continue reading →

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A REQUEST FOR YOUR HELP

Posted on October 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

A REQUEST FOR YOUR HELP By Vern NaffierIn less than a week, on Saturday, October 27, Iowans will have opportunity to join in a significant rally for peace and for ending the Iraq war that will take place in downtown … Continue reading →

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Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard!

Posted on October 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard! By Teresa Galluzzo The Problem: Iowa produces 85% of its electricity from coal, a major cause of global warming in the United States. The Solution: Better, cleaner alternatives to coal and other … Continue reading →

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Fair Trade study grants for jr high/high school teachers

Posted on October 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Fair Trade study grants for jr high/high school teachers By Kathy Roeder Sam's Club, Café Bom Dia (a Brazilian coffee company) and non-profit TransFair USA are sponsoring expenses-paid study grants for 10 junior high and high school teachers to travel … Continue reading →

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Play the Match Game

Posted on October 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Play the Match Game By Sam Garchik Use this tool to figure out what candidate to support. It's pretty cool! http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/candidate-match-game.htm

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“…THE film about Hurricane Katrina” DESERT BAYOU opens 10/19 in Des Moines

Posted on October 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“…THE film about Hurricane Katrina” DESERT BAYOU opens 10/19 in Des Moines By Cinema Libre Studio The Hurricane Katrina story that you haven’t heard…. On Friday 10/19, Alex LeMay's powerful new documentary, 'Desert Bayou,' opens in Des Moines, IA at … Continue reading →

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The Sky Is Falling

Posted on October 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Sky Is Falling By Ed Fallon The headline of a short blurb buried in The Des Moines Register this week read Greenhouse gas emissions already at critical level, scientist warns. The article should have been broadcast in bold across … Continue reading →

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Spencer Not to Run Against Latham

Posted on October 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Spencer Not to Run Against Latham By Noneed4thneed This went out on the DFIA listserv from Des Moines. I recieved a letter from the Selden Spencer campaign saying that Dr. Spencer will not be running for Congress in Iowa's 4th … Continue reading →

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