Category Archives: Main Page

DFQC: Targeting the Off-line Community

Posted on July 8, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

DFQC: Targeting the Offline Community by Caroline Vernon I initially wrote this article for Blog for America a few months ago, but since I didn't get to share it with ya'll, I felt it was worth repeating, particularly since it … Continue reading →

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Will Abortion Cloud Iowa Governor’s Race?

Posted on July 7, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Will Abortion Cloud Iowa Governor's Race? There was a David Yepsen editorial in the Des Moines Register today that I think is worth a little discussion. The title: “Will Abortion Cloud Blouin's Run For Governor?” By most normal measurements, Mike … Continue reading →

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Big Media Interlocks with Corporate America

Posted on July 6, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Big Media Interlocks with Corporate America From Media Channel – by Peter Phillips Mainstream media is the term often used to describe the collective group of big TV, radio and newspapers in the United States. Mainstream implies that the news … Continue reading →

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CAFTA: Where Do We Stand?

Posted on July 6, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

CAFTA: Where Do We Stand? Following up from yesterday's post – there have been many items written about CAFTA, and why “The Democrats” seem to be taking different positions with regard to free trade. The Washington Post writes CAFTA Reflects … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Random Views From A Community Activist

Posted on July 6, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Random Views From A Community Activist by John Drury Bush speaks to the nation Bush addressed the nation the other night in an attempt to regain the support he has lost over his war for oil. He dismissed calls to … Continue reading →

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CAFTA: Killing Iowa’s Ethanol Industry

Posted on July 5, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

CAFTA: Killing Iowa's Ethanol Industry Just before the holiday break (I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing and celebratory 4th!), the Senate passed their version of the Central American Free Trade Agreement. Iowa's vote went both ways. Tom Harkin: “Many corporations … Continue reading →

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Act Now: Rights to Supplements Being Denied

Posted on July 5, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Act Now: Rights to Supplements Being Denied We are SO CLOSE to having at least 75% of our nutritional supplements taken away. There is VERY LITTLE TIME! YOUR HEALTH FREEDOM IS BEING THREATENED. In the fine print of CAFTA, the … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Independence Day By Helping IBLTV Work For An Independent Media

Posted on July 4, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Celebrate Independence Day By Helping IBLTV Work For An Independent Media IBLTV.Org Democracy cannot survive without an independent media. Celebrate the 4th of July with an act of patriotism. Make a donation to Iowans for Better Local TV and … Continue reading →

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Former Wisconsin Senator, Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson Dies

Posted on July 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Former Wisconsin Senator, Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson Dies By Frank A. Aukofer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Gaylord A. Nelson, who spent a lifetime in service to Wisconsin, the nation and the planet, never stopped fighting on behalf of environmental … Continue reading →

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HERE’S WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY STANDS FOR

Posted on July 3, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

HERE'S WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY STANDS FOR… In response to last week's post by Gary Hart indicating that the Democratic Party does not know what it stands for, I decided to take time from my ordinary environmental article to respond. … Continue reading →

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