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Dennis Kucinich: Conscience of the Convention

Dennis Kucinich: Conscience of the Convention I wish this article painted Dennis Kucinich in a better light.  And I hope he makes a big stink at the convention like he is promising to do, especially since it is highly unlikely … Continue reading

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The Dean/Nader Debate Schedule

The Dean/Nader Debate Schedule NPR to Carry Debate Live On-Air and On-Line NPR's Margot Adler will host the debate before a live studio audience on Friday, July 9, from 1:00 to 2:00pm, Iowa time, at the National Press Club in … Continue reading

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FRIENDSHIP PICNIC

FRIENDSHIP PICNIC SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2004, 3PM to 7PM 701 54th St., Des Moines (54th and Harwood, between Polk Blvd and 56th St), the Home of Jeff Goetz, Sally Troxell and Buddy Braveheart Refreshments will be served. COME MEET CHRISTINA … Continue reading

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The Des Moines Register Finally Sells Out Completely

The Des Moines Register Finally Sells Out Completely Box-office capitalism By REGISTER EDITORIAL BOARD July 8, 2004 R. L. Fridley is not showing Michael Moore's “Fahrenheit 9/11” in his theaters. It might not be so noticeable if he were not … Continue reading

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Labor: Trouble at Tyson

Labor: Trouble at Tyson Tyson Foods sued under RICO statute Corporate Governance News A lawsuit by former employees of Tyson Foods, Inc. against their employer may go ahead, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday. The four … Continue reading

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A Second Look at Dennis Kucinich

A Second Look at Dennis Kucinich If there is one thing we can probably all agree on in this election year, it’s that we Dean supporters, especially those of us in Iowa, have been through the mill.  The caucus season … Continue reading

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Message to Dems: Ditch the Lipstick-and-Panties Pitch

Message to Dems: Ditch the Lipstick-and-Panties Pitch AlterNet.org By Bella M. DePaulo If Democrats want to inspire single women to vote in November, they need to lose the cutesy marketing slogans and talk about the issues. It's election season, and … Continue reading

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Iowa: Help Rapid Response Take Back the Media!

Iowa: Help Rapid Response Take Back the Media!   RapidResponseNetwork.Org needs letter writers! If you have a little extra time to write an occasional letter, Rapid Response needs you.  Rapid Response is active at the national and state level, with … Continue reading

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Andrew Smith: Traer Democrat Determined To Beat Republican Incumbent

Andrew Smith: Traer Democrat Determined To Beat Republican Incumbent This energetic young man caucused for Dean! Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier TRAER — Andrew Smith always knew he would run for public office. He just didn't know it would be this soon. … Continue reading

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Iowa Meet Up Schedule For This Week

Iowa Meet Up Schedule For This Week Here are the DFA/DFIA Meet Ups scheduled for this week.  If you have one going on that is not listed here, please let me know at blog@democracyforiowa.com. Everyone is welcome to attend! Wednesday, … Continue reading

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