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DemocracyFest 2005!

Posted on January 30, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Welcome to DemocracyFest 2005! DemocracyforTexas.Org Democracy Fest, a gathering of progressives from around the country hosted by DFT and co-sponsored by My Vote is My Voice, will be held June 17-19 in Austin. Down in Texas, we know a bit … Continue reading →

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Cold-hearted, Divisive Iowa State Senators Introduce Gay Marriage Ban

Posted on January 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Cold-hearted, Divisive Iowa State Senators Introduce Gay Marriage Ban by Christina Butts The new legislative session has barely started and the remnant religious far-right in the Iowa State Senate wants to begin divisive political tactics instead of working for the … Continue reading →

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Bush Propaganda Machine Could Roll to a Stop

Posted on January 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Bush Propaganda Machine Could Roll to a Stop Editor and Publisher by Brian Orloff NEW YORK In response to continued revelations of government-funded “journalism” – ranging from the purported video news releases put out by the drug czar's office … Continue reading →

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Update: Dean Bid for DNC Chair Picking Up Steam!

Posted on January 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Update: Dean Bid for DNC Chair Picking Up Steam! From the Politicalwire: The New York Post (ack!) reports on rumors “about whether Bill and Hillary Clinton will join the stop-Dean push” as Democrats gather in New York this weekend to … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Watch Condemns U.S. Meatpackers

Posted on January 28, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Human Rights Watch Condemns U.S. Meatpackers This week brought a new first: Human Rights Watch – an international human rights watchdog agency – accused a specific U.S. industry of violating basic human rights. In a summary from the New York … Continue reading →

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SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE

Posted on January 27, 2005 by bfialindathieman

SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005 “After much consideration of Dr. Condoleezza Rice’s nomination to be Secretary of State, I am unable to support her nomination. I am … Continue reading →

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Chile’s Social Security Phase-Out Experience

Posted on January 27, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Chile's Social Security Phase-Out Experience In the “talking points” that the GOP puts out about Social Security, one of the big examples they cite is the “success” that Chile has experience in privatizing their Social Security system. Today, the New … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Don’t Tax Under 30?

Posted on January 26, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Iowa: Don't Tax Under 30? This morning the Des Moines Register ran with the headline “Don't Tax Anyone Under 30” – naturally above the fold in big, bold words. The story revolves around Iowa Senate Repubicans revealing their take on … Continue reading →

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Filthy-Rich and Wannabes say NO to Cheez Whiz

Posted on January 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Filthy-Rich and Wannabes say NO to Cheez Whiz MinutemanMedia.Org Donald Kaul recently retired as Washington columnist for the “Des Moines Register.” He has covered the foolishness in our nation’s capital for 29 years, winning a number of modestly coveted awards … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Iowa Pharmacy Board Gets Tough with Canadian Outlet

Posted on January 26, 2005 by bfiajohndrury

Iowa Pharmacy Board Gets Tough with Canadian Outlet by John Drury As I write this column, a very interesting case is being heard in a Cerro Gordo County court room. Perhaps you’ve read about it already, if not, here’s the … Continue reading →

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