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Howard Dean Weighs DNC Decision

Posted on November 28, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Weighs DNC Decision Newsweek The Vermont firebrand is essentially a centrist—with conviction and passion. He's an obvious choice to lead the fractured party NOV 26, 2004 By Eleanor Clift The struggle to be Democratic National Committee … Continue reading →

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Counterpoint: WWJD

Posted on November 27, 2004 by Trish Nelson

The Counterpoint: WWJD The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country. by Iowa's Ted Remington … Continue reading →

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Iowa Litter May End Up Back in the Ditch

Posted on November 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Litter May End Up Back in the Ditch Des Moines Register Stores don't want messy returns. Give redemption centers a chance, but if litter mounts, require grocers' participation. Fareway [and now some HyVee stores] began telling customers at some … Continue reading →

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Attempt to Stop Mandatory Mental Screening Fails

Posted on November 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Attempt to Stop Mandatory Mental Screening Fails WorldNetDaily.com An attempt by Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, to add language to the omnibus spending bill in Congress to require parental consent for any mental-health screening done to children with federal money has … Continue reading →

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Iowa Gubernatorial Race, 2006: Progressive Ed Fallon Throws Hat into Ring as Sally Pederson Bows Out

Posted on November 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Gubernatorial Race, 2006: Progressive Ed Fallon Throws Hat into Ring as Sally Pederson Bows Out by Linda Thieman Progressive State Representative Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) announced Wednesday that after a lengthy exploratory campaign, he has made his decision and … Continue reading →

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12 Things Progressives Can Be Thankful For This Year

Posted on November 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

12 Things Progressives Can Be Thankful For This Year by Linda Thieman Thanksgiving can be a bit of a touchy subject in the progressive community. One can never assume that everyone will simply gather ‘round the turkey or the tofurkey … Continue reading →

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DFIA Gathering Honors Kennedys Legacy

Posted on November 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA Gathering Honors Kennedy’s Legacy By Linda Cook , Quad City Times Thanks to Molly Regan, DFIA Makes the QC Times! “My call is to the young of heart, regardless of age,” the candidate said Sunday afternoon. The young man … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: Global Suffering Demands Global Response

Posted on November 24, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean: Global Suffering Demands Global Response SitNews.us NOV 23, 2004 The Third World War By Gov. Howard Dean, M.D. The war in Afghanistan was a victory for international morality, not only for taking away a haven for terrorists, but … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Ohio Recount: Please RSVP!

Posted on November 23, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Invitation to Ohio Recount: Please RSVP! From David Cobb and the Cobb-LaMarche team Greens, Libertarians, Independents, Kucinich-Dean-Kerry Democrats and Republicans [are] ready to restore integrity to our voting system. We insist that the legitimacy of representative government be defended … Continue reading →

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Vilsack Drops Bid for DNC Chairman Job

Posted on November 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vilsack Drops Bid for DNC Chairman Job by Thomas Beaumont, Des Moines Register However, Vilsack IS still in the running for current Governor of Iowa for the next two years, we hear Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack withdrew his name today … Continue reading →

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