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…And Now for Something Completely Different: Should We Be Even MORE Radical in Our Approach?

Posted on June 9, 2005 by bfialindathieman

…And Now for Something Completely Different: Should We Be Even MORE Radical in Our Approach? by Mark Brooks, Carlisle, Iowa Tsk, tsk.  What's this “moving towards the middle” stuff? Take note, Howard! A few weeks ago I was watching Free … Continue reading →

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Caroline Vernon to Receive Iowa Dem’s Rising Star Award

Posted on June 8, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Caroline Vernon to Receive Iowa Dem's Rising Star Award by Alta Price, M.D. This Saturday, June 11, 2005, one of our own, Blog for Iowa's Caroline Vernon, will receive the Iowa Democrats' Rising Star Award.  Dr. Alta Price, Co-founder of … Continue reading →

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Bug Power

Posted on June 7, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Bug Power The Institute of Science in Society Science Society Sustainability http://www.i-sis.org.uk Waste-gobbling bacteria may be our dream ticket to clean renewable energy. Dr. Mae-Wan Ho Bacteria that gobble wastes are a godsend. They prevent the build up of wastes … Continue reading →

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Democracy Radio: The Pioneer of Progressive Talk

Posted on June 6, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Democracy Radio:  The Pioneer of Progressive Talk Democracy Radio Democracy Radio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the political imbalance that exists on America's radio airwaves by developing, funding and launching compelling progressive talk radio programming that will compete … Continue reading →

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2005

Posted on June 5, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

All around the world this past week and this weekend there are festivities and educating activities going on that celebrate the human relationship with the wondrous planet EARTH.San Francisco, CA, is the first United States city to host WORLD ENVIRONMENT … Continue reading →

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Mainstream Media and The Rise of Jesus News

Posted on June 5, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Mainstream Media and The Rise of Jesus News In These Times By Susan J. Douglas No matter how much columnists and media critics bemoan the sorry state of American journalism, no matter how low the press sinks in the … Continue reading →

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Steve King Loves His Sugar Daddy DeLay

Posted on June 4, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Steve King Loves His Sugar Daddy DeLay The Left Coast of Iowa It's been said that to his colleagues in Congress, Tom DeLay is the true sugar daddy, that everybody (according to the New York Times) “owes Mr. Delay for … Continue reading →

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The Democrats’ Woman Problem

Posted on June 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Democrats' Woman Problem by Martha Burk, TomPaine.com Martha Burk is a political psychologist and author of Cult of Power: Sex Discrimination in Corporate America and What Can Be Done About It , released last month from Scribner. Democratic National … Continue reading →

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Dealing With The Devil

Posted on June 2, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Dealing With The Devil For those of us in the Central Iowa area, there has been a rather interesting battle going on between the West Des Moines City Council, the citizens of West Des Moines – and Wal-Mart. The basics:  … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle

Posted on June 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University During the past several decades, the American food system has increasingly followed two new structural paths. On one hand, small-scale farm … Continue reading →

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