Category Archives: National News

The Politics of Domestic Spying

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Trish Nelson

The Politics of Domestic Spying The Daily Iowan by Nicholas Johnson (used with permission) Nicholas Johnson, who held three presidential appointments in the federal government during the 1960s and 1970s, now teaches communications law at the UI College of … Continue reading →

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A ‘True Revolution of Values’

Posted on January 19, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

A 'True Revolution of Values' By Michael Eric Dyson http://www.beliefnet.com Martin Luther King, Jr., warned America about the danger of unquestioning national pride. How far have we come? Michael Eric Dyson, best-selling author, ordained Baptist minister, and professor of religion … Continue reading →

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COW EXCAPES SLAUGHTER

Posted on January 15, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

COW ESCAPES SLAUGHTER QuadCity Times GREAT FALLS, Mont. – A spirited cow that jumped a slaughterhouse gate and evaded capture for six hours may not be doomed after all. Appeals to spare the life of the 1,200-pound heifer came from … Continue reading →

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A Call to Action on Samuel Alito

Posted on January 13, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

A Call To Action – Judge Samuel Alito by Caroline Vernon Progressive Action for the Common Good http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org Calling all Progressive Activists…. Judge Samuel Alito threatens individual rights and hides his far right views—he is not in the mainstream of … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Knocks the Wind out of Wolf Blitzer

Posted on January 9, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Knocks the Wind out of Wolf Blitzer CNN Here is a partial transcript of Howard Dean’s appearance on CNN’s Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer Sunday. Click on the video link that follows to experience for yourself glazed-over … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Keeps Database of Youthful War Talent

Posted on January 7, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Pentagon Keeps Database of Youthful War Talent MinutemanMedia.Org by Jim Hightower Hey, youngsters – Uncle Sam not only wants you, he's got your number! Not yet sure what you want to do in life? Why not get paid and see … Continue reading →

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Skirmishes in the Information Wars

Posted on January 4, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

Skirmishes in the Information Wars By Mike Whitney Online Journal Contributing Writer onlinejournal.com There are only two weapons in the imperial tool chest: force and deception. The brutal colonial occupation of Iraq has provided us with a lavish example of … Continue reading →

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Bush’s Drinking Must Be Investigated

Posted on January 3, 2006 by bfialindathieman

Bush's Drinking Must Be Investigated by Doug Thompson, Publisher, Capitol Hill Blue Quick! Read this article before it gets taken down. You'll remember that Blog for Iowa, sometime during our first year, linked to a couple of articles from Capitol … Continue reading →

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Group Delivers Petition To Deny the Broadcast License of KGAN Channel 2

Posted on December 22, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowans for Better Local Television to hold broadcaster to a higher standard of service Iowans for Better Local Television (IBLTV) are gathering at the offices of KGAN-TV to deliver a copy of their Petition to Deny the License Renewal to … Continue reading →

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Raising the Issue of Impeachment

Posted on December 21, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Raising the Issue of Impeachment By John Nichols thenation.com All I can say is, it's about time someone on the Hill demands accountability from the crooks who have hi-jacked our country! Thank you John … Continue reading →

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