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News and Notes from Iowa and Deanland

Posted on September 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Candlelight Vigil Across Nation Organized by MoveOn.org in partnership with the Win Without War coalition More than 1,000 U.S. soldiers have now been killed in Iraq. 1,000 of our brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, moms, dads, sons, and daughters have given … Continue reading →

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Gay Dems Praise Log Cabin Bush Decision

Posted on September 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gay Dems Praise Log Cabin Bush Decision by Doreen Brandt, 365Gay.com (Washington)  Gay Democrats and LGBT civil rights groups are praising Log Cabin Republicans for refusing to endorse George W. Bush's re-[s]election. “It was probably a very difficult decision for … Continue reading →

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Kerry Widens Lead in Battleground States

Posted on September 9, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kerry Widens Lead in Battleground States Ruy Teixeira, The Emerging Democratic Majority   Now that's a headline you're not likely to see in the mainstream media, consumed as they are with the storyline du jour about Bush's Big Mo' from … Continue reading →

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Meet Karl Rhomberg, Democratic Candidate, Scott County Board of Supervisors

Posted on September 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Meet Karl Rhomberg Democractic Candidate Scott County Board of Supervisors Karl Rhomberg Davenport resident Karl Rhomberg is running for the position of Scott County Supervisor.  Karl is running for an open seat against three opponents; the top two vote getters … Continue reading →

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Bush’s Vietnam Evasion Exposed Tonight on 60 Minutes

Posted on September 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush's Vietnam Evasion Exposed Tonight on 60 Minutes (CBS) Wed., Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Iowa Time   Correspondent Dan Rather talks exclusively to former Texas House Speaker and Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes, a Democrat, about the role Barnes says … Continue reading →

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Gay Activists in GOP Refuse to Endorse Junta

Posted on September 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gay Activists in GOP Refuse to Endorse Junta New York Times The board of Log Cabin Republicans, the largest group for gay men and lesbians in “the party,” voted overwhelming last night against endorsing [junta-puppet and malaprop-prone] George W. Bush … Continue reading →

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Iowa Fair Trade Campaign: Stop Outsourcing Our Future!

Posted on September 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Fair Trade Campaign: Stop Outsourcing Our Future!


The Iowa Fair Trade Campaign seeks to bring Iowans together to work for new rules for the global economy that respect workers, family farmers, immigrants, the environment, human rights, and democracy.

Groups and individuals in Iowa have worked for fair trade and global justice for many years. During the months proceeding the 2004 Iowa Presidential caucuses, we came together as the Iowa Fair Trade Campaign to insure that trade was discussed by the Presidential candidates, to present a common statement to the candidates on trade issues, and to persuade them to embrace this position.

A network of over 200 individuals representing labor, family farmers, the faith community, immigrants, students, environmentalists, and others “birddogged” the Presidential candidates throughout the state, and all the candidates campaigning in Iowa embraced our basic requests before the Iowa caucuses. The Iowa Fair Trade Statement was endorsed by 25 Iowa organizations, outlining a common position on what responsible trade agreements should include.

The Iowa Fair Trade Campaign is working to stop the proposed Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), and the expansion of the World Trade Organization (WTO). We seek, instead, a new set of rules for the global economy that will insure that all Iowans, not just a few, benefit from trade and trade agreement.
 
Plan for September and October 2004

The IFTC will educate, organize, and mobilize citizens in Iowa to oppose the corporate global trade agenda and support new rules for global trade and investment agreements that protect the interests of workers, the environment, family farmers, consumers, human rights, and democratic processes.   A major educational component will be the holding of 'town hall meetings' called 'Stop Outsourcing Our Future!'  Each town hall meeting will be co-sponsored by IFTC member groups, with panelists representing as many of our constituencies as possible.  Public participation and suggestions for citizen action will be a major part of each town hall meeting.

The Iowa Fair Trade Campaign currently has scheduled five town hall meetings.  They will be held at the following locations and times.

Waterloo, Sept. 13, Center for the Arts, 7-8:30 pm

Marshalltown, Sept. 27, Iowa Valley Community College, 7-8:30pm

Mason City, Sept. 29, Public Library, 7-8:30 pm

Keokuk, Sept. 30, Public Library, 6:30-8:00 pm

Muscatine, Oct. 2, Muscatine Commuity College, 10:30-Noon

Please spread the word about these meetings and let Iowa Fair Trade Campaign organizer Dave Leshtz know if you'd like to have such a meeting in your part of the state.  Co-sponsors and panelists are being identified.  Suggestions are welcome.  Contact Dave at dleshtz@ia.net or 319-621-4205.

Current co-sponsors include Iowa Farmers Union, National Catholic Rural Life Conference, many labor councils, League of Rural Voters, Americans for Democratic Action, and Iowa Conference United Methodist Church.

To read the Iowa Fair Trade Coalition’s Statement on Trade Agreements in its entirety, click on “more >>” below.
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Bush v. English Language

Posted on September 8, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush v. English Language I don't usually copy things directly off Blog for America, but this was just too good to pass up.  My thanks to Mike Yedinak over at DFA for compiling the latest Bushisms for us to laugh/cringe/cry … Continue reading →

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It’s GOOD to Vote Early: Get Your Iowa Absentee Ballot Here!

Posted on September 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

It's GOOD to  Early Get Your Iowa Absentee Ballot Here! by Linda Thieman Conventional wisdom tells us that this year, the party that brings in the most absentee ballots will be the party of victory.  And casting an absentee ballot … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislature: Special Challenges for Today’s Special Session

Posted on September 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Legislature: Special Challenges for Today's Special Session Iowa Policy Project Job Quality, Accountability Missing from Discussions at Statehouse DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa legislators need to keep job quality and fiscal responsibility in mind [today] when they return for … Continue reading →

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