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Democrats Wimp Out on First Amendment. Surprise!

Posted on March 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Democrats Wimp Out on First Amendment.  Surprise! by John Nichols, AlterNet.org Judging from the lackluster showing against the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, it seems that most Democrats – who are supposed to take civil liberties more seriously than the Republicans … Continue reading →

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Whose Democratic Party is This Anyway?

Posted on March 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Whose Democratic Party is This Anyway? by Evan, Newslog, AlterNet.org You want to see the battle for the soul of the Democratic party – IN REAL TIME – consult the blogs. The latest round was touched off by an MSNBC … Continue reading →

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Iowa Author’s Peace Novel Even More Relevant Today

Posted on March 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 Iowa Author’s Peace Novel Even More Relevant Today By Meta Hogan “Joe Coffee's Revolution” is about an idealistic political neophyte trying to participate in big-time American politics. He is a Democrat trying to tell the truth in Iowa. Book Review: … Continue reading →

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Liberal Talk Radio Growing

Posted on March 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Liberal Talk Radio Growing Detroit Free Press (AP) The day before [George W.] Bush's [faux] inauguration, listeners tuning in to the Detroit sports station WXDX-AM were suddenly greeted by the sound of braying donkeys. By the time Bush was taking … Continue reading →

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A Blog for Iowa Reader’s ‘Call to Arms’

Posted on March 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

A Blog for Iowa Reader’s ‘Call to Arms’ by Sean Holzinger, Cedar Rapids Recently, I read an article from the New York Times that really got me. Do you remember when President Ronald Reagan proposed the Strategic Defense Initiative, otherwise … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Risk II – Bankruptcy “Reform”

Posted on March 1, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

It's All About Risk II – Bankruptcy “Reform” There was an interesting editorial in the Washington Post today by E.J. Dionne dealing with this week's attempt to pass a bankruptcy “reform” bill:  There is a great misunderstanding that the key … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa is 11 Months Old!

Posted on March 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa is 11 Months Old! Well, it’s time for an ol’ Blog for Iowa update.  Why wait until April 1st, our one-year anniversary, when we just had our biggest month ever?  In February, we averaged 1200 distinct hosts … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: U.S. Senate to Pass New Bankruptcy Law that Preys on the Poor and Gives to the Rich

Posted on February 28, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: U.S. Senate to Pass New Bankruptcy Law that Preys on the Poor and Gives to the Rich American Progress This week the credit card industry – which raked in $30 billion in profits last year – storms … Continue reading →

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Peace Rally in Burlington, Iowa, March 19th

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Peace Rally in Burlington, Iowa, March 19th United for Peace and Justice Saturday, March 19th 2005 2 P.M. Burlington, IA USA There will be an opening prayer by a member of the clergy. He will then announce that, all during … Continue reading →

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LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP

Posted on February 27, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP “Are the Stars out Tonight ?…I don't know if it's Cloudy or Bright….'Cause I only have Eyes for You”….And so the song goes. But, it could be that the reason you cannot see is … Continue reading →

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