Category Archives: Main Page

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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IDP Announces Open Seat on DNC

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 IDP Announces Open Seat on DNC The Iowa Democratic Party will hold an election for a vacancy in the position of Representative to the Democratic National Committee. The IDP elects both a male and a female representative to the DNC. … Continue reading →

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The Truth About September 11

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Truth About September 11 By Bill Moyers, AlterNet.org Much of the truth about 9/11 is now public, thanks to the Commission's report: Key government officials failed the system, and they failed the American people. It has taken three years … Continue reading →

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The Green Bike Tour 2004 Hits Iowa

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Green Bike Tour 2004 Hits Iowa Iowa Policy Project Solar Bike Tour to Wind Through Four States HOWARD, South Dakota – Renewable energy supporters will set out Monday on a solar bicycle tour of rural communities in South Dakota, … Continue reading →

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Supporting Marriage Equality in Iowa

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Supporting Marriage Equality in Iowa   Dear Fellow Iowans:   As you know, same sex couples and families face unique challenges and experience barriers that our heterosexual neighbors often do not.  Coming out as a same sex couple or family … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Register Gets Grade F on Iowa School Report

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines Register Gets Grade “F” on Iowa School Report by Linda Thieman On September 8, 2004, the Des Moines Register reported that a new study showed that “Iowa schools are about on par,” ranking “25th in the nation for … Continue reading →

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Bush’s Alleged Heart Skips Beat at Lack of Post-convention Bounce

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush's Alleged Heart Skips Beat at Lack of Post-convention Bounce by Ruy Teixeira, AlterNet.org The new Gallup poll, conducted entirely after the GOP convention and therefore the first poll that truly measures Bush's bounce, shows Bush with a very small … Continue reading →

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Des Moines: Conference on 9/11 to Assess Global Security on Third Anniversary of War on Terrorism

Posted on September 10, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines: Conference on 9/11 to Assess Global Security on Third Anniversary of War on Terrorism The public is welcome A unique educational event will take place in Des Moines on September 11. The conference, “National Security and the New … Continue reading →

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Environment: Indian Point on HBO Tonight

Posted on September 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Environment: “Indian Point” on HBO Tonight Tonight, Thursday, September 9th, HBO will air a 45-minute program at 7pm CDT called “INDIAN POINT.” It is about what an “accident” or a terrorist attack would do to this particular NUCLEAR POWER PLANT.  … Continue reading →

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Margaret Cho as Emergency Revolutionary

Posted on September 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Margaret Cho as Emergency Revolutionary AlterNet.org …Campaigning against injustice and hypocrisy whenever possible, Cho also takes the time to interact at length with a highly devoted audience composed of gays, straights, whites, Asians and whatever else America's so-called melting pot … Continue reading →

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