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ELECTION TECHNOLOGY: Can voting machines be partisan?

Posted on June 27, 2004 by bfialindathieman

ELECTION TECHNOLOGY: Can voting machines be partisan? Here's a great article by Molly Ivins at Myrtle Beach Online that sums up well the current situation with touchscreen voting – the gross inaccuracies, the hack-ability, and the stuck-in-committee bill that would … Continue reading →

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Iowa Soil And Water Commissioner Elections This Year

Posted on June 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Soil And Water Commissioner Elections This Year Washington Evening Journal, Washington, Iowa This year, Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners (SWCDs) will be elected in 100 districts throughout Iowa. The commissioners are elected volunteers and have been working with … Continue reading →

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Voter-owned Iowa – Clean Elections: Sign The Petition

Posted on June 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Voter-owned Iowa – Clean Elections: Sign The Petition Working towards clean elections, or special-interest-free elections, in Iowa is something I hope DFIA can apply itself to after November.  The system has been implemented in both Arizona and Maine and is … Continue reading →

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Around Iowa: Swaledale Gets Gift of Softballs — Again

Posted on June 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Around Iowa: Swaledale Gets Gift of Softballs – Again By PEGGY SENZARINO, of The Mason City Globe Gazette   [This is a touching story that ran yesterday involving John Drury, former mayor of Swaledale and current Democratic candidate for Iowa … Continue reading →

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Art Small: Rebuilding Iraq From The Roof Down

Posted on June 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Art Small: Rebuilding Iraq From The Roof Down [This is the text of the flyer that you can pass out at your Fahrenheit 9/11 screenings or house parties. Scroll down for more information.] Almost every school child has read Jonathan … Continue reading →

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A New Low in Iowa Politics: Republicans Cook The Books

Posted on June 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A New Low in Iowa Politics: Republicans Cook The Books Blog for Iowa has obtained a copy of a memorandum that was sent out to Democratic Senators and Candidates by Senate Democratic Leader Mike Gronstal.  It has to do with … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore Will Star in MoveOn Town Hall Meetings June 28th

Posted on June 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Michael Moore Will Star in MoveOn Town Hall Meetings June 28th DIRECTOR TO AID IN POST-FAHRENHEIT 9/11 GRASS ROOTS MOBILIZATION     Filmgoers to Michael Moore's new film Fahrenheit 9/11 will be doing more than supporting the box office when … Continue reading →

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On The National Front: Gore Rebukes Bush While The Bush Junta Comes Crumbling Down

Posted on June 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

On The National Front: Gore Rebukes Bush While The Bush Junta Comes Crumbling Down “Democracy itself is in grave danger” by Former Vice President Al Gore Salon.com Former Vice President Al Gore charges that the Bush administration's use of executive … Continue reading →

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A Message from Democracy for America to Iowa Dean Delegates and Alternates

Posted on June 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A Message from Democracy for America to Iowa Dean Delegates and Alternates Dear Iowa Deaniacs, Thank you for doing more than just voting. By going to the Iowa Democratic Convention you are doing the hard work of taking our country … Continue reading →

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DFIA Takes Pride In Gay Pride Celebrations

Posted on June 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA Takes Pride In Gay Pride Celebrations Their first meeting and already, they are like two peas in a pod: DFIA Co-founder Dr. Alta Price, M.D. of Bettendorf (left) and DFIA Founding Member Darrell Lewis of Clear Lake, at the … Continue reading →

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