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The Authoritarian Political Brain

Posted on September 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Authoritarian Political Brain by Propagandee September 3, 2007 Drew Westen's The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation helps explain the neuro-cognitive mechanisms involved in rationalizing away inconvenient truths, something we all do … Continue reading →

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Activism, Not Cynicism

Posted on September 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Activism, Not Cynicism By Ed Fallon This morning, Im sitting at Sargents Garage in Des Moines inner city, waiting for an oil change for the van. Graham Gormley, one of the owners, is particularly hot under the collar. Hes talking … Continue reading →

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Tell the EPA to reduce smog pollution

Posted on August 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Tell the EPA to reduce smog pollution By Alana Stamas, Environment Iowa Environment Iowa members have helped pass new rules to cut air pollution from cars and diesel trucks and to stop the Bush administration from weakening the Clean Air … Continue reading →

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Iowa PIRG: Ask your doctor about… what they’re not being told

Posted on August 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Hi , When my doctor prescribes a drug for me, I want to be completely confident that she's aware of its pros and cons, especially the risks and types of side effects I might experience. However, you may remember the … Continue reading →

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Protest Coal Plant!

Posted on August 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

I'm having trouble posting, so this is for an event coming up on September 9 in Black Hawk County in protest of the proposed coal fired power plant set for that area. I have attached a GREAT flyer that the … Continue reading →

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Make the Media Tell the Truth!

Posted on August 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Make the Media Tell the Truth! By Ilya Sheyman, National Community Organizer DFA Ending the war in Iraq has been DFA's priority from day one, and we will not stop until every soldier is home. Now we're at another critical juncture. … Continue reading →

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Women’s Equality Day Event

Posted on August 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Women's Equality Day Event By Cindy Forbes You are invited to attend a celebration for Women's Equality Day on Sunday, August 26th. We will have an after hours reception at the Hotel Ft Des Moines from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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CALLING ALL CANDIDATES!

Posted on August 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

CALLING ALL CANDIDATES! By I'm for Iowa If you live in one of Iowas 950 cities, we need YOU to run for city council. The deadline to file to run is either August 30 (this coming Thursday) or September 20, … Continue reading →

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International Day of Peace Events in DM

Posted on August 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

International Day of Peace Events in DM By Catholic Peace Ministry Central Iowa will observe the UN call for an International Day of Peace with 2 special events. Below and attached is an announcement from the Catholic Peace Ministry of … Continue reading →

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Selden Spencer Launches New Site

Posted on August 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Selden Spencer Launches New Site I copied this post from the Iowa Independent and Essential Estrogen… Neurologist Selden Spencer is continuing his quest to represent Iowa in the United States House of Representatives by launching a new interactive web site. … Continue reading →

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