Category Archives: National News

Howard Dean Gives Inspiring Acceptance Speech at DNC Winter Meeting

Posted on February 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Gives Inspiring Acceptance Speech at DNC Winter Meeting Gov. Howard Dean was elected chairman by acclamation today at the Winter Meeting of the Democratic National Committee. Here are some excerpts from his speech: “I’m humbled and I’m ready … Continue reading →

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WOMEN DESERVE MORE SOCIAL SECURITY, NOT LESS

Posted on February 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

WOMEN DESERVE MORE SOCIAL SECURITY, NOT LESS MinutemanMedia by Martha Burk As we all know from the State of the Union speech, [Bush] is pushing hard – on his own party as well as the Democrats – to privatize … Continue reading →

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Unifying The Democratic Caucus

Posted on February 11, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Unifying The Democratic Caucus Since it's Friday, I'll pass along two good things from “Kos” – unified Democrats producing good results. In the Senate: U.S. Senate Democrats admitted on Thursday they did not do enough to protect their ousted leader, … Continue reading →

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Hey, Iowa’s Great 5th District! It’s Time to Rally Against Bush in Omaha!

Posted on February 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hey, Iowa's Great 5th District! It's Time to Rally Against Bush in Omaha! This announcement was posted on a great new Iowa blog, called The Left Coast of Iowa. Click here to visit the Left Coast blog, and here to … Continue reading →

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Corporations Biggest Filers of Frivolous Suits

Posted on January 31, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Corporations Biggest Filers of Frivolous Suits MinutemanMedia.org by Jim Hightower Look for a big push by Bush this year to restrict your right to sue corporations that harm or cheat you. George claims that you unruly citizens are treating big … Continue reading →

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SUPPORT VIVA 2005: For Voter Verified Paper Ballots

Posted on January 31, 2005 by bfialindathieman

SUPPORT VIVA 2005: For Voter Verified Paper Ballots From: the National Ballot Integrity Project Action Alert Day One January 31, 2005 Voter Verified Paper Ballots are the essential first step towards a trustworthy election. VIVA 2005 makes Voter Verified Paper … Continue reading →

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Bush Propaganda Machine Could Roll to a Stop

Posted on January 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Bush Propaganda Machine Could Roll to a Stop Editor and Publisher by Brian Orloff NEW YORK In response to continued revelations of government-funded “journalism” – ranging from the purported video news releases put out by the drug czar's office … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Watch Condemns U.S. Meatpackers

Posted on January 28, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Human Rights Watch Condemns U.S. Meatpackers This week brought a new first: Human Rights Watch – an international human rights watchdog agency – accused a specific U.S. industry of violating basic human rights. In a summary from the New York … Continue reading →

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SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE

Posted on January 27, 2005 by bfialindathieman

SENATOR TOM HARKIN ON THE SENATE CONFIRMATION OF CONDOLEEZZA RICE TO SECRETARY OF STATE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2005 “After much consideration of Dr. Condoleezza Rice’s nomination to be Secretary of State, I am unable to support her nomination. I am … Continue reading →

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Chile’s Social Security Phase-Out Experience

Posted on January 27, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Chile's Social Security Phase-Out Experience In the “talking points” that the GOP puts out about Social Security, one of the big examples they cite is the “success” that Chile has experience in privatizing their Social Security system. Today, the New … Continue reading →

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