Category Archives: Main Page

Fair Trade Election Roundup

Posted on November 17, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Fair Trade Election Roundup By Katie Russell, Public Citizen (and Global Trade Watch) Global Trade Watch Did an analysis of the Election in Iowa. Here are their results.. GovernorOPEN SEAT vacated by fair trader Tom Vilsack (D), who had taken … Continue reading →

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Looking for Work? Try ISP

Posted on November 16, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Looking for Work? Try ISP By Iowans for Sensible Priorities Great opportunity to be involved with grassroots membership and activism for an Iowa-based version of a national issue campaign. Sensible Priorities Action is a spin-off of Iowans for Sensible Priorities, … Continue reading →

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The Bushplosion

Posted on November 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

The Bushplosion By Sam Garchik Check out this posting by The Coffeehouse. The writer points out that this is only the second flip of Congress in a generation, and only the second time since 1954 that the House has switched … Continue reading →

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Will Iowa Reclaim Education Leadership?

Posted on November 14, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Will Iowa Reclaim Education Leadership? By the Iowa Policy Project As Iowa's investment in public education declined over a 13-year period, the stateʼs position as a leader in student achievement also declined, a new report shows. “Actions taken by the … Continue reading →

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Engineered crops need study

Posted on November 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Engineered crops need study By Chris Petersen, President, Iowa Farmers Union This was sent on to me by the IFU. It appeared as a Letter in Iowa Farmer Today. To the editor: Iowa agriculture secretary candidate Bill Northey this summer … Continue reading →

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Russ Ends 08 Run; Who Will Carry the Progressive Banner?

Posted on November 12, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Russ Ends 08 Run; Who Will Carry the Progressive Banner? By Russ Feingold Well. With Feingold out, we have Villsack and TBD. Who will carry the progressive banner? By the way, check out this from KK on the GOP in … Continue reading →

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PCCI Promises to Continue Working

Posted on November 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

PCCI Promises to Continue Working By PCCI Their Website address is http://www.iowaprogressives.org We have just come through a momentous 2006 midterm election, a vital and crucial event in the American political process. That process does not end with elections but … Continue reading →

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The Great Victory – Crushing the Developing Myths

Posted on November 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Great Victory – crushing the developing myths This artcile is about as succinct an analysis/commentary on Tuesday's results that I've come across so far… by Glenn Greenwald The outcome of this election — even with the not-yet-fully-finalized Senate victories … Continue reading →

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Message from Ed Fallon

Posted on November 10, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Message from Ed Fallon By Ed Fallon Dear Friends, With the general election finally over, I again would like to thank everyone who supported my campaign and the campaigns of other good candidates. This January, at both the state … Continue reading →

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Update on Voting in Iowa’s 2006 Election

Posted on November 9, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Update on Voting in Iowa's 2006 Election By Iowans for Voting Integrity Dear Iowa Voter, Congratulations on making it through the season of campaign television ads. We offer two important notes on yesterday's elections. First, in Iowa's State Senate … Continue reading →

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