Category Archives: Main Page

Just Try and Go West, Old Man

Posted on April 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Just Try to Go West, Old Man By Sam Garchik In 2008, there is going to be consensus among Democrats and Greens that the war in Iraq was wrong, abortion should be legal, rich people should pay more taxes, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events and Happenings

Posted on April 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Upcoming Events and Happenings DFA NIGHT SCHOOL STARTS TUESDAY This spring, you can join four online sessions of DFA Night School that will teach you the basics in campaign tactics: message, volunteer recruitment, canvassing and phoning. The Night School sessions … Continue reading →

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Hello from the New Editor

Posted on April 8, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Hello from the New Editor Greeting Democracy for Iowans! My name is Sam Garchik. Some of you may know me from the Art Small for U.S. Senate campaign, where I drove 10,000 miles without ever leaving the state of Iowa … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa is Back Up Under New Management

Posted on April 7, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa is Back Up Under New Management Yes, fellow progressive Iowans, Blog for Iowa is back online under new management, to my great delight! There will be a short transition period during which we may or may not … Continue reading →

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St. Francis and the Birth of Earth Day

Posted on March 9, 2006 by bfialindathieman

St. Francis and the Birth of Earth Day by John McConnell, Earth Day Founder and Iowa Native This article was submitted to Blog for Iowa by the founder of Earth Day himself, Iowa native John McConnell. WHAT WOULD ST. … Continue reading →

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ONE LAST GLOBAL WARMING WARNING

Posted on March 9, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

ONE LAST GLOBAL WARMING WARNING From the New York Times ….March 5, 2006, Comes this article entitled : “WARM, WARMER, WARMEST” By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF “One of the hottest environmental battles has been over oil drilling in the coastal … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY LEGISLATIVE FORUM/PART B

Posted on March 5, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

FEBRUARY LEGISLATIVE FORUM/PART B As promised, I am giving a second report on the Senators' and Representatives' Legislative Forum held at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IOWA, which took place Saturday, February 25th. A question from a young man, Andrew, … Continue reading →

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FALLON WINS DELEGATE COUNT IN POLK, JOHNSON AND STORY COUNTY CONVENTIONS

Posted on March 5, 2006 by bfialindathieman

FALLON WINS DELEGATE COUNT IN POLK, JOHNSON AND STORY COUNTY CONVENTIONS In results from three Democratic county conventions that broke into preference groups for governor on Saturday, State Representative Ed Fallon finished above all his opponents, including Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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Industry Study Withheld Data on Carcinogen: Report

Posted on March 2, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Industry Study Withheld Data on Carcinogen: Report by Deborah Zabarenko Published by Reuters.com Workplace watchdogs and industry advocates agree: too much hexavalent chromium — the same chemical at the heart of the movie “Erin Brockovich” — puts people … Continue reading →

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LEGISLATIVE FORUM IN SCOTT COUNTY

Posted on March 1, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

LEGISLATIVE FORUM IN SCOTT COUNTY Saturday, February 25th, the most recent Legislative Forum was held at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. It is held the last Saturday of each month that the legislators meet in session. It was attended by … Continue reading →

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