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ALTA’S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP

Posted on November 22, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

ALTA'S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP Saturday, November 19th saw about 30 folks assemble for informal, informative discussions with IOWA elected officials.  Our own DFQC's ALTA PRICE organized the event held at the Bettendorf Community Center.  It was a chance for concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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Tax cuts adversely impact programs for the poor

Posted on November 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Tax cuts adversely impact programs for the poor gazetteonline.com The following Letter to the Editor was published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette   by Ellen Fisher The Gazette's Nov. 11 editorial, “Tightening government's belt”, applauded congressional efforts to cut … Continue reading →

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A Media Monster Is Eating the Dems

Posted on November 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

A Media Monster Is Eating the Dems by Flavia Monteiro Colgan, AlterNet.org The ever-consolidating news media in this country is not only destroying political discourse, it's favoring the right-wing over Democrats. Recent momentous news about the continuing elimination of variety … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore: Give It Up, George!

Posted on November 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Michael Moore: Give It Up, George! 11/19/05 Dear Mr. Bush: I would like to extend my hand and invite you to join us, the mainstream American majority. We, the people – that's the majority of the people – share these … Continue reading →

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Is Iowa Making Any Headway in Regaining Voters’ Right To Vote?

Posted on November 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Is Iowa Making Any Headway in Regaining Voters' Right To Vote? by Tom Poe, Charles City, Iowa As everyone knows by now, voters across the country and here in Iowa have literally lost their right to vote.  Today, with proprietary … Continue reading →

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FEC Investigates Diddy But Completely Ignores Scathing GAO Report on the State of U.S. Elections

Posted on November 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

FEC Investigates Diddy But Completely Ignores Scathing GAO Report on the State of U.S. Elections


Yes, my friends, it's true.  The Federal Elections Commission is turning its attention towards rapper and impresario Sean “Puff Daddy” “Puffy” “P Diddy” “Diddy” Combs.  His crime?  Some conservative “lack of ethics” attack dog group has targeted him for his “Vote or Die” campaign during the election of 2004.  Well, of course.  We wouldn't want non-conservatives to vote, now, would we?

In a related story, the FEC has completely ignored the recent (non-partisan) GAO report that cited factual evidence that electronic voting machines are error prone, ineffective and highly riggable.  Oh, and then there was that whole Ken Blackwell thing in Ohio.  Nope, gonna ignore that, too.

Well, I guess one must set one's priorities.  Poor Diddy.

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PACG SUMMIT II/PART II

Posted on November 15, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

Progressive Action For The Common Good Summit II/Part II We were hungry for knowledge, we were hungry for a new direction, we were hungry for action.  The atmosphere was wide open with the charged energy of minds willing to learn … Continue reading →

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The Worst Speech Bush Ever Made

Posted on November 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Worst Speech Bush Ever Made by David Kusnet Published on Sunday, November 13, 2005 by The New Republic For speechwriters drafting a presidential address for a patriotic holiday such as Independence Day, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day, there are … Continue reading →

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This Week in Media

Posted on November 14, 2005 by bfiaarronwings

 This Week in Media The news this week included nominations for Commissioners to the FCC, indecency, low power community radio service and a sex discrimination complaint against Fox News.  Also a new book on the ongoing attempt to discredit and … Continue reading →

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A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart: Low Prices at what cost?

Posted on November 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart:  Low Prices at what cost? A Town Hall discussion on ensuring Iowa’s workers have fair and equal access to affordable, quality health care. Monday, November 147:00-8:00 PMIowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A123 … Continue reading →

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