Category Archives: Main Page

Why ‘the market’ alone can’t save local agriculture

Posted on August 24, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Why 'the market' alone can't save local agriculture By Tom Philpott Grist Magazine, August 2006http://www.organicconsumers.org Straight to the Source – The local-food movement has reached an interesting juncture. Through one lens, things are looking better than ever. According to … Continue reading →

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Progressives Reach Out To Business

Posted on August 22, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Progressives Reach Out To Business From the Des Moines Business RecordRecently a new friend asked: “Why does Central Iowa need a Progressive Coalition and why is its formation important to the business community?”I think I speak for all the … Continue reading →

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Turn up the Heat on Congress: Tell Your Senators to Support Net Neutrality

Posted on August 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Turn up the Heat on Congress: Tell Your Senators to Support Net Neutrality   By Rapid Response, from Yahoo DFIA<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />   If you live in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags” … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon’s Next Step

Posted on August 19, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Ed Fallon's Next Step By Himself Dear Friends, WHAT AM I UP TO NEXT? I’ve been slow to respond to that question for two reasons.  First, breaking down the pieces of a statewide campaign consumes a tremendous amount of … Continue reading →

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A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words

Posted on August 18, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words By Jeff Giertz, Braley for Congress As of Thursday night, Whalen still had 0 issues, and 1 mean friend. Thanks to Braley's campaign for pointing this our way.  Either Mike Whalen realizes that … Continue reading →

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Vote Braley for Change

Posted on August 17, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Vote Braley for Change     by DCCC   In recent weeks, the possibility of the end of Republican rule has become much more real. Both the AP and Fox News have polls showing Democrats up 18 points on … Continue reading →

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Groups seek female candidates: Women running for state posts get support, training

Posted on August 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Groups seek female candidates: Women running for state posts get support, training By Charisse Jones, USA TODAY This was pointed my way by Christina Butts at Yahoo DFIA. Staci Appel, a stay-at-home mother of four, was used to being a … Continue reading →

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Time to Take Stand on Zoning for Livestock

Posted on August 14, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Time to Take Stand on Zoning for Livestock By The Register Editorial Board. The need for Iowans to demand local control of zoning for livestock has never been more urgent. Action by a bipartisan legislative panel last week shows … Continue reading →

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Factory Farm Progress Report

Posted on August 12, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Factory Farm Progress Report By Ed Fallon Dear Friends, It was an encouraging week for those of us who breathe air and drink water for a living.  At a press conference in Clear Lake, Governor Vilsack issued a strong … Continue reading →

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Pac Man: Nussle Knows Where the Beef Is, and I’m not Talking About Issues.

Posted on August 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Pac Man: Nussle Knows Where the Beef Is, and I'm not Talking About Issues. By Sam Garchik   It's been a while since I've written anything original for Blog For Iowa, but something got me thinking about Nussle and all … Continue reading →

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