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Vote Today in School Board Races Across Iowa

Posted on September 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vote Today in School Board Races Across Iowa School board races are taking place all across Iowa today.  Don't forget to get out and vote! Christina Butts of Des Moines tells me that one of our own, Jon Neiderbach of … Continue reading →

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Moderate Republicans Disgusted With GOP

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Anti-war Republicans: A Telling Shift in Allegiance by Eileen McNamara, Boston.com NEW LONDON, N.H. — Hilary Cleveland felt a tad the traitor on Friday evening, as she prepared to toss fruit in the porcelain bowl from China that was a … Continue reading →

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The Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman Democracy for America and Democracy for Iowa are teaming up to pay tribute to our good friend and ally, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). This Sunday, September 19, we’ll be creating a presence at … Continue reading →

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Pulling The Trigger on Weapons Ban

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Pulling The Trigger on Weapons Ban The Daily Iowan Editorial Board The 1994 federal assault-weapons ban is set to expire today, a depressing casualty of an election season in which facts and honest debate have been abandoned for shameless political … Continue reading →

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Good News Out of North Carolina

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Good News Out of North Carolina by Max Mattia, DFNC Max Mattia is a Deaniac and impressive state group grassroots organizer in North Carolina.  Several months ago, Alta and I were on a phone call with a number of other … Continue reading →

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Al Franken In Ottumwa at Noon Today!

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Al Franken In Ottumwa at Noon Today! This was posted this morning on the Bartcop Nation forum.  Thanks to Mark in Carlisle for alerting Blog for Iowa. White House Fight Targets Ottumwa Al Franken, outspoken liberal comedian and former “Saturday … Continue reading →

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Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Planned Parenthood Action Network Attorney General John Ashcroft struck out Wednesday, as the third of three federal judges, this one in Nebraska, ruled that the federal abortion ban is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.  “[This] ruling … Continue reading →

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Civil Liberties Events in Des Moines and on IPTV

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Civil Liberties Events in Des Moines & on IPTV Iowa Civil Liberties Union Iowa Premier of UNCONSTITUTIONAL * Exclusive Iowa premier of Unconstitutional – a documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Greenwald, who also directed recent documentaries entitled Unprecedented (about the … Continue reading →

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BUSH TRIED TO INSTALL CRONY AT FLORIDA ELECTION BOARD

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 BUSH TRIED TO INSTALL CRONY AT FLORIDA ELECTION BOARD The Daily Mislead George W. Bush has said “Every registered voter deserves to have confidence that the system is fair and elections are honest.”[1] But according to a new report, the … Continue reading →

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Rising Medicare Costs Take Toll in Iowa

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Smith Notices Sea Change by Andrew Smith, Candidate, House District 40 This past week I've been doing a lot of door knocking, and I have to tell you, something is happening, change is happening, and it's big. People are angry, … Continue reading →

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