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Guest Post: March For Women’s Lives

Posted on April 15, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hello Blog for Iowa! Greetings from Washington DC, where we have established a Democracy for America Delegation to the March for Women’s Lives.  I write to invite Iowans to join us in this important initiative! http://www.marchforwomen.org/ The March for Women's … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: One Whiff of Fresh Air – Literally

Posted on April 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

One Whiff of Fresh Air – Literally One whiff of fresh air — literally — that emerged from a depressing Tuesday was Gov. Vilsack's veto of a billthat would have effectively killed any hope of meaningful regulation of odors from … Continue reading →

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“Friend of Dean” Mark Shields Speaks Out

Posted on April 14, 2004 by bfialindathieman

“Friend of Dean” Mark Shields Speaks Out   Never one to mince words, Mark Shields speaks out with a timely message – and some praise for Howard Dean   Do you remember when Saddam Hussein — who at the time … Continue reading →

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Corruption in the Iowa Legislature – Take Action NOW

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa's Failure to Fund Education May Be Due to GOP Corruption TAKE ACTION NOW! Marcy Mattison of Cedar Rapids posted a comment to the National Grassroots Yahoo Group regarding the financial collusion going on in the Iowa Statehouse that is … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: Who is Leonard Boswell?

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Who is Leonard Boswell? Leonard Boswell is not Ron Dellums. He can't becounted on to represent the views of most progressives in Iowa who staunchly favor a woman's right to choose, oppose an amendment banning flag burning, oppose unbridled NAFTA-like … Continue reading →

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Iowa in the News: Education

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Lawmakers reconfirm Iowa education chief Omaha World-Herald, April 13, 2004   DES MOINES (AP) – The Senate on Monday confirmed Gov. Tom Vilsack's reappointment of Iowa Department of Education Director Ted Stilwill. . . .   Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Writes Op-Ed Piece in NYTimes

Posted on April 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Gov. Howard Dean wrote an op-ed piece for the April 12, 2004, New York Times.  Here's what he had to say about voting for Ralph Nader. “I don't believe that the best way to do justice to Ralph Nader's legacy … Continue reading →

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Ira Lacher: The “N” Word

Posted on April 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa is pleased to announce we have our very own columnist.  His name is Ira Lacher, he is a professional writer, and he did media work on the Iowa Dean campaign.  Not one to mince words, Ira's pieces … Continue reading →

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Des Moines City Council Primary Tomorrow

Posted on April 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines Residents! Don't forget to vote in the Des Moines City Council primary tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13. There is a wonderful progressive running named Ruth Ann Gaines.  Read more about her here.

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Iowa in the News: The Environment

Posted on April 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

More Bacteria Testing to be Done on Iowa Beaches KCRG – Cedar Rapids, April 11, 2004 Iowa plans to test more beaches for fecal bacteria this summer.  For the past few years, the department of natural resources has checked only … Continue reading →

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