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John Drury: So What Does The Politician Do Now?

Posted on December 29, 2004 by bfiajohndrury

So What Does The Politician Do Now? by John Drury Over Christmas dinner with my family, my father looked at me and said, “So what does the politician do now?” That question and variations of it are becoming very familiar … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: U.S. Cutting Food Aid Aimed at Self-Sufficiency

Posted on December 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: U.S. Cutting Food Aid Aimed at Self-Sufficiency True Majority It is disheartening at this time when the spirit of the holiday season is in the air that we open the newspaper to find: “U.S. Cutting Food Aid … Continue reading →

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Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture

Posted on December 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture by Dr. Maulana Karenga, The Official Kwanzaa Website Why was Kwanzaa created? Kwanzaa was created: –To reaffirm the communitarian vision and values of African culture and to contribute to its restoration among … Continue reading →

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Future IOWA Weather

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Future IOWA Weather So, now that we IOWANS have endured our first wave of 4-degree F temperatures and less this winter, what is all the hubbub about global temperature change?  Let us put it in terms we can understand.  Humans … Continue reading →

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Naughty and Nice 2004

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Naughty and Nice 2004 American Progress The Progress Report makes this year's holiday list and checks it twice Naughty: Merck, for spending millions to market the pain-reliever Vioxx to consumers long after the company knew it was unsafe.Nice: Dr. David … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa

Posted on December 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa Blog for Iowa would like to welcome DFIA Environmentalist and Scott County Soil and Water Commissioner-elect Molly Regan to the blog team.  Molly joined us a couple of weeks ago and will post matters … Continue reading →

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Holidays Bring Extra Challenges for Gay and Lesbian Couples

Posted on December 25, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Holidays Bring Extra Challenges for Gay and Lesbian Couples AlterNet Christmas is supposed to be a time where families and loved ones gather to share the season's greetings. But this year, like the other three years since this lesbian couple … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas! The Associated Press So, the AP actually DOES have more on its mind than stumping for the wasteful, sinful, slothful GOP agenda.  Happy Holidays! Careful planning during the holidays can reduce the amount … Continue reading →

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Socially Responsible Investing

Posted on December 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Socially Responsible Investing Union of Concerned Scientists   Many people do their part for the environment by driving a fuel-efficient car, buying organic foods, or using energy-efficient appliances. You can also promote environmental values through socially responsible investing (SRI), also … Continue reading →

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Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book; Anti-bullying Workshop in Ames in January (GLBT)

Posted on December 23, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Iowa School Board Overturns Committee Recommendation, Bans Book (GLBT) The North Scott Press by Bill Tubbs   The United Methodist Church defrocked the Rev. Irene Elizabeth Stroud on a 7-6 vote for being honest about her sexual orientation….The church's decision appears … Continue reading →

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