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Presidenting is haaarrrrdd!

Presidenting is haaarrrrdd! Do you remember that Saturday Night Live sketch from shortly after Bush was appointed by the Supreme Court?  Bush was having a hard time nailing down the hard complexities of the hard job before him. And he … Continue reading

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We Want Our Country Back Concert for Paul Johnson Oct. 8 in Ames

 We Want Our Country Back Concert for Paul Johnson Oct. 8 in Ames Dear friends at Democracy for Iowa, When Howard Dean repeated “we want out country back” at event after Iowa caucus event, it struck a nerve with all … Continue reading

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Iowa Livestock Air Law Has No Penalties

Iowa Livestock Air Law Has No Penalties by Perry Beeman, Des Moines Register Iowa has its first limits on air pollution from livestock operations – but the rule has no teeth, and few are satisfied with it. Those who called … Continue reading

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Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight’s Debate Spin

Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight's Debate Spin DNC (ack!) An “online coup d'etat.” That's how CBS News described your efforts after the debate last Thursday. John Kerry did his part with a powerful performance that showed America … Continue reading

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Cheney Debunkered

Cheney Debunkered American Progress All eyes are on Cleveland, Ohio, tonight, when Dick Cheney will square off against Sen. John Edwards in the 2004 campaign's Vice Presidential debate. The Boston Globe this morning offers questions for the Vice pResident, saying, … Continue reading

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DFA/DFIA Meet Up This Week

DFA/DFIA Meet Up This Week Wednesday Meet Ups Cedar Rapids Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7pm Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop 1271 First Avenue SE.   Call 319-455-2855 with questions Des Moines Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7pm Java Joe's Coffeehouse 214 4th St (515) … Continue reading

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FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide

FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide American Progress After Kerry's strong performance during the debate Thursday night, it was no secret that Republicans and the right-wing media were desperate to find a way to criticize Kerry. But no one knew … Continue reading

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A New Kind of Democrat

 A NEW KIND OF DEMOCRAT by Darrell Lewis Much has been said of the Howard Dean-inspired movement inside the Democratic Party all across America.  Last night, I had an opportunity to talk to dozens of young people who are newly … Continue reading

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Change of Plan: Tickets Now Needed for Kerry Event in CR Tonight

Change of Plan: Tickets Now Needed for Kerry Event in CR Tonight John Kerry is having a “Welcome Back to Iowa” airport meet & greet at the Cedar Rapids airport Monday night, October 4th. Doors open at 6:30, and Kerry … Continue reading

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Eldridge Mayor Invited, But Locked Out of Laura Bush Event

Eldridge Mayor Invited, But Locked Out of Laura Bush Event By Ed Tibbetts, Quad-City Times ELDRIDGE, Iowa — When Eldridge Mayor Frank Wood got an invitation to attend first lady Laura Bush’s campaign stop here a week ago, he said … Continue reading

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