Category Archives: National News

Kerry Leads in 11 of 16 Swing States In New Zogby Poll

Posted on September 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Kerry Leads in 11 of 16 Swing States In New Zogby Poll Ruy Teixeira, Emerging Democratic Majority   The Zogby Interactive Poll of LV's (likely voters) was conducted for the Wall St. Journal Sept. 13-17. Kerry's leads (%): Arkansas 0.1 … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Tom Douglass on Bush’s War and That Gigantic Beehive

Posted on September 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa's Tom Douglass on Bush's War and That Gigantic Beehive by Tom Douglass, North Liberty Supporters of the war on Iraq believe that when you are attacked, the only reasonable response is to strike back, and to strike back with … Continue reading →

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Bush Loses His Base

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Bush Loses His Base by John B. Judis & Ruy Teixeira, The New Republic Sweat streams down Terry's face as he pushes a lawnmower up the street toward his home in Martinsburg, a small town in West Virginia's eastern panhandle. … Continue reading →

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Moderate Republicans Disgusted With GOP

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Anti-war Republicans: A Telling Shift in Allegiance by Eileen McNamara, Boston.com NEW LONDON, N.H. — Hilary Cleveland felt a tad the traitor on Friday evening, as she prepared to toss fruit in the porcelain bowl from China that was a … Continue reading →

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Pulling The Trigger on Weapons Ban

Posted on September 13, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Pulling The Trigger on Weapons Ban The Daily Iowan Editorial Board The 1994 federal assault-weapons ban is set to expire today, a depressing casualty of an election season in which facts and honest debate have been abandoned for shameless political … Continue reading →

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Good News Out of North Carolina

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Good News Out of North Carolina by Max Mattia, DFNC Max Mattia is a Deaniac and impressive state group grassroots organizer in North Carolina.  Several months ago, Alta and I were on a phone call with a number of other … Continue reading →

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Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional Planned Parenthood Action Network Attorney General John Ashcroft struck out Wednesday, as the third of three federal judges, this one in Nebraska, ruled that the federal abortion ban is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced.  “[This] ruling … Continue reading →

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The Truth About September 11

Posted on September 11, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Truth About September 11 By Bill Moyers, AlterNet.org Much of the truth about 9/11 is now public, thanks to the Commission's report: Key government officials failed the system, and they failed the American people. It has taken three years … 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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Censored: The 10 Big Stories The National News Media Ignore

Posted on September 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Censored: The 10 Big Stories The National News Media Ignore By Camille T. Taiara, TruthOut.org In late July more than 600 people showed up in Monterey to speak at a Federal Communications Commission hearing on ownership concentration in the news … Continue reading →

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