Category Archives: Main Page

Nothing Patriotic About It

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Nothing Patriotic About It The following appeared as a Guest Opinion in the Iowa City Press-Citizen by David Leshtz The U.S. Congress will soon act to reauthorize expiring sections of the Patriot Act, the law passed just days after … Continue reading →

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John Kerry to be in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City

Posted on October 8, 2005 by Trish Nelson

John Kerry to be in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City JohnKerry.com I know your commitment to our country and to Iowa's proud tradition of grassroots activism. Today, we need Iowa Democrats like you more than ever. Washington … Continue reading →

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Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K

Posted on October 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K Lanya Shapiro Hey folks, I want to let you know about a project I'm involved with – an economic policy contest that just launched today: a national call for the … Continue reading →

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Who Is Harriet Miers?

Posted on October 5, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Who Is Harriet Miers? The official answer we hear is “we don't know” – from both sides of the aisle in the Senate – to the concern, really, of everyone. Even George Will is now openly concerned about the Miers … Continue reading →

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A Flood of Fraud

Posted on October 4, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

A FLOOD OF FRAUD By Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman Russell Mokhiber is editor of the Washington, D.C.-based Corporate CrimeReporter, http://www.corporatecrimereporter.com. Robert Weissman is editor of the Washington, D.C.-based Multinational Monitor, http://www.multinationalmonitor.org, and on the steering committee of the Center … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Government, Corporate Greed, Environment, Jobs, Labor, Main Page, National News | 1 Comment

Whom Did The Register Endorse Again?

Posted on October 4, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Whom Did The Register Endorse Again? Out of all the things I've seen today, I just needed to point this out. From the Sioux City Journal, it appears that last week was crazy-time: The day began with a caller from … Continue reading →

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Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives!

Posted on October 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives! …Taking our country back one local office at a time. contributed by Ellen Ballas and Robin Roseman Johnson County Democracy for America recently voted unanimously to endorse two local progressive candidates Amy Correia and … Continue reading →

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Bushco Buying News with Taxpayer Money Ruled Illegal

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Bushco Buying News with Taxpayer Money Ruled Illegal by Robert Pear, New York Times This story arrived on the Blog for Iowa desk (thanks to Christina Butts in Des Moines) just in time for the last day of our Focus … Continue reading →

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MORE HOGS, HOGS, HOGS

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

HOG CONFINEMENT PUBLIC DISCUSSION IN REYNOLDS, ILLINOIS Monday, September 26th, 2005 saw more than 150 people gather at 6:30pm in the Reynolds, IL American Legion hall to gather information about HOG CONFINEMENTS. For those unfamiliar, a CONENTRATED ANIMAL CONFINEMENT OPERATION … Continue reading →

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KBOL Radio’s Motto: Engage, Enlighten, Empower

Posted on October 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

KBOL Radio's Motto: Engage, Enlighten, Empower KBOLRadio.com Today on Blog for Iowa’s “Focus on the Media” week, we are highlighting the work of one of our panelists for the upcoming FCC Town Meeting, Michael Muhammad, President/CEO of KBOL Radio in … Continue reading →

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