Category Archives: Main Page

Let’s Do The Time Warp

Posted on June 17, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Let's Do The Time Warp In an odd confluence of events, I had a conversation about this very topic with a co-worker, then returned to my desk to see a Tom Tomorrow cartoon on DailyKos. Click here to see it. … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Class

Posted on June 16, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

A Matter of Class For those of you who missed Morgan Spurlock's “30 Days” last night – you missed some very powerful television. The struggle that Spurlock & his fiancee went through to make it for 30 days on minimum … Continue reading →

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We Love Howard Dean

Posted on June 15, 2005 by bfialindathieman

We Love Howard Dean By John Cory, t r u t h o u t | Perspective [BFIA Editor's Note: Did you hear that big Dick cheney said THIS about the much beloved Howard Dean: “Maybe his mother loved him, … Continue reading →

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Sex Offender Law Tough – But Expensive

Posted on June 15, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Sex Offender Law Tough – But Expensive Something to keep in mind when the budget fur starts flying next winter: government spending is a reflection of government priorities. Nowhere is this clearer than the new sex offender law signed by … Continue reading →

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TV Alert: Morgan Spurlock’s “30 Days”

Posted on June 14, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

TV Alert: Morgan Spurlock's “30 Days” As we all start settling into our summer routines, paying attention to the television is hard to do. There are those pesky garden weeds, the amazing trails to discover and nearly daily activities. With … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier By Todd Dorman CEDAR RAPIDS – Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean kept up his frontal assault on Republicans Saturday and urged Iowa Democrats to go toe-to-toe with … Continue reading →

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EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! DEAN BACK IN IOWA!

Posted on June 13, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN BACK IN IOWA! We were ecstatic! There we were, on the 16th floor of the 5 Seasons Center in downtown Cedar Rapids. The reception room had over 80 people waiting patiently. With a beautiful view of Cedar … Continue reading →

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Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program: 1-888-END-SMOG

Posted on June 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program: 1-888-END-SMOG Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted by D. Narveson Ever drive behind or near a commercial or passenger vehicle belching smoke and fumes like there's no tomorrow, no living things that like to breathe, and … Continue reading →

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Hey, Howard! Keep Talking!

Posted on June 11, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Hey, Howard! Keep Talking! T r u t h o u t | Perspective In honor of Governor Dean's Iowa appearance tonight at the Iowa Democrats Hall of Fame Dinner, we bring you the always eloquent William Rivers Pitt on … Continue reading →

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Hunger Grows Rapidly in Northeast Iowa

Posted on June 10, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hunger Grows Rapidly in Northeast Iowa Iowa Fiscal Partnership New study shows demand at Waterloo food bank has almost doubled in the last four years WATERLOO, Iowa — One in 11 Iowans is “food insecure,” creating a demand for food … Continue reading →

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