Category Archives: Main Page

Further Proof That Ed Fallon is Better Than These Other Two

Posted on May 19, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Further Proof That Ed Fallon is Better Than These Other Two By Sam Garchik I can't believe what I am seeing in the Democratic governor's race.  Mike Blouin is posting pictures of staffers on his website and claiming that … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Responds to Budget

Posted on May 18, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Loebsack Responds to Budget Vote By Sam Garchik Ellen Ballas sent this on to me from the Loebsack campaign: Loebsack Responds to Leach's Vote on Budget Resolution Dave Loebsack issued a statement Thursday responding to Iowa Congressman Jim Leach's … Continue reading →

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Effect of Corporate Globalization on State & Local Governance

Posted on May 17, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Effect of Corporate Globalization on State and Local Governance From Public Citizen at http://www.citizen.org Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch (GTW) promotes democracy by challenging corporate globalization, arguing that the current globalization model is neither a random inevitability nor “free … Continue reading →

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Bring Progressive Radio to Eastern Iowa

Posted on May 16, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Bring Progressive Radio to Eastern Iowa! By Sam Garchik   This came to me from the Johnson County Dem list-serv.  It's something that could be very important for the future of Eastern Iowa Progressives.  In the interests of fairness, … Continue reading →

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Prevent Future War in Iran

Posted on May 16, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Prevent Future War in Iran By Sam Garchik   I was sent this by Ed Flaherty, who is organzing this petition drive.   Iowans For Peace, recognizing the need to counter the drumbeat for an Iran War, is circulating the petition … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Nancy Pelosi

Posted on May 15, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Open Letter to Nancy Pelosi By Michelina The diarist, michelina, wishes to emphasize that this letter is NOT a call for Nancy Pelosi to go (as some dailykos commenters have suggested). It IS an urgent plea for Pelosi and the … Continue reading →

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Take Willie Nelson’s Advice: Buy Bio Diesel

Posted on May 14, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Take Willie Nelson’s Advice: Buy Bio Diesel By Mark Nolte   Like everyone else in the country who is not an executive or share holder of an oil company, gas prices have been a big concern to me and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blog Roundup

Posted on May 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Blog Roundup By Sam Garchik A sad week in Iowa for progressives. The Iowa Blogosphere has done a first rate job of covering the Maytag closing and loss of 4,000 jobs.  For those looking for national perspective, check out Iowa Progress' … Continue reading →

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PACG Birthday Bash Tonight!

Posted on May 12, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

PACG Birthday Bash Tonight! By Caroline VernonCome one, come all… help us celebrate the first year of Progressive Action for the Common Good. If you have been unable to come to other events, come to this one and bring your … Continue reading →

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Black Box Voting Says Iowa Machines Could be Corrupt!

Posted on May 12, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Black Box Voting Says Iowa Machines Could be Corrupt! By Sam Garchik Black Box Voting has these claims about Iowa's Diebold machines.  Iowa analysis can be found at Iowa Voters. – The Oakland Tribune scooped other newspapers yesterday on … Continue reading →

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