Category Archives: Progressive Community

Iowa’s Hidden Progressive Treasure: Rapid Response – Iowa

Posted on July 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

  Iowa's Hidden Progressive Treasure: Rapid Response – Iowa This behind-the-scenes organized grassroots assault on the corporate/GOP media grows bigger and more effective with each passing day.   Members of Rapid Response-Iowa, a state chapter of the national letter-writing network … Continue reading →

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Where DFA Meets the Anti-war Movement: Leave My Child Alone!

Posted on July 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Where DFA Meets the Anti-war Movement: Leave My Child Alone! by Rebecca Romani, LeftTurn.org What happens when a warmongering government starts preying on its children?  The grassroots organize to stop it, that's what. It looked like any average parent meeting … Continue reading →

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A Whole ‘Nother Approach to Media Reform: Newsbreakers

Posted on June 27, 2005 by Trish Nelson

A Whole 'Nother Approach to Media Reform:  Newsbreakers New York Times Contributed by Charles Miller, IBLTV Sunday's NYTimes.com features an article about an outfit that attacks local news from a whole different perspective. Read about the Cheese Ninja, Egg Man, … Continue reading →

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Hey, Left Coast of Iowa! New Democracy for America Meet-Up in Sioux City!

Posted on June 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Hey, Left Coast of Iowa!  New Democracy for America Meet-Up In Sioux City! Come to an organizing meeting to get to know each other, talk about how to build DFA and the meet-up, discuss the topic of the month … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor Restores Voting Rights

Posted on June 26, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Iowa Governor Issues Order to Restore Voting Rights I had intended to post this earlier in the week, so many of you may already be well aware of this but I think it deserves another mention. Don't forget to send … Continue reading →

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The News Network Bush Will Hate!

Posted on June 26, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

The News Network Bush Will Hate! You gotta love this… Progressives everywhere should check out this video and participate in the survey. They’re looking for input so let your voices be heard Iowa! From Iowa Rapid Response: In 2006, the … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Speaks for Us

Posted on June 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Speaks for Us Op-Ed News Dean Just Told Them The Truth and They Thought It Was Hell by Thom Hartmann This morning I called the Democratic National Committee to tell them that I support Howard Dean's modern-day version … Continue reading →

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Counterpoint: Sinclair’s Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right

Posted on June 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Sinclair's Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa

Posted on June 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Howard Dean Stands Up to Republican Machine in Iowa Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier By Todd Dorman CEDAR RAPIDS – Democratic National Chairman Howard Dean kept up his frontal assault on Republicans Saturday and urged Iowa Democrats to go toe-to-toe with … Continue reading →

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…And Now for Something Completely Different: Should We Be Even MORE Radical in Our Approach?

Posted on June 9, 2005 by bfialindathieman

…And Now for Something Completely Different: Should We Be Even MORE Radical in Our Approach? by Mark Brooks, Carlisle, Iowa Tsk, tsk.  What's this “moving towards the middle” stuff? Take note, Howard! A few weeks ago I was watching Free … Continue reading →

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