Category Archives: Progressive Community

How to Fight Back in the Universities: Starting a Progressive Policy Promotion Think Tank in Your University

Posted on March 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

How to Fight Back in the Universities: Starting a Progressive Policy Promotion Think Tank in Your University OpEdNews.com  by Rob Kall   Now the right wing is trying to shut down one of the last bastions of free speech and … Continue reading →

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The Political Industrial Complex

Posted on March 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  The Political Industrial Complex The Prairie Progressive by Jim Larew The simple lesson to be learned from the November 2004 election is this: Progressive and liberal Iowa Democrats must push the Iowa Democratic Party and elected Democratic office holders … Continue reading →

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Blogging Could Become Subject to FEC Regulation

Posted on March 7, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 Blogging Could Become Subject to FEC Regulation The New York Times  By Anne E. Kornblut   Anyone who decides to “set up a blog, send out mass e-mails, any kind of activity that can be done on the Internet” could … Continue reading →

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Prairie Dog’s Profiles in Courage

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Prairie Dog's Profiles in Courage The Prairie Progressive In a session not yet known for its profiles in courage, two Democratic legislators are distinguishing themselves as elected officials we can be proud of.  One is Michael Connolly of Dubuque.  … Continue reading →

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Willie Nelson Markets Biodiesel Fuel

Posted on March 5, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Willie Nelson Markets Biodiesel Fuel jimhightower.com [There is a] a clean-burning alternative fuel that Willie Nelson is helping to market through a new company called Willie Nelson Biodiesel. What is it? It's essentially vegetable oil, mainly soybean oil, though … Continue reading →

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Whose Democratic Party is This Anyway?

Posted on March 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Whose Democratic Party is This Anyway? by Evan, Newslog, AlterNet.org You want to see the battle for the soul of the Democratic party – IN REAL TIME – consult the blogs. The latest round was touched off by an MSNBC … Continue reading →

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Liberal Talk Radio Growing

Posted on March 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Liberal Talk Radio Growing Detroit Free Press (AP) The day before [George W.] Bush's [faux] inauguration, listeners tuning in to the Detroit sports station WXDX-AM were suddenly greeted by the sound of braying donkeys. By the time Bush was taking … Continue reading →

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Peace Rally in Burlington, Iowa, March 19th

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Peace Rally in Burlington, Iowa, March 19th United for Peace and Justice Saturday, March 19th 2005 2 P.M. Burlington, IA USA There will be an opening prayer by a member of the clergy. He will then announce that, all during … Continue reading →

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LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP

Posted on February 27, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP “Are the Stars out Tonight ?…I don't know if it's Cloudy or Bright….'Cause I only have Eyes for You”….And so the song goes. But, it could be that the reason you cannot see is … Continue reading →

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COUNTERPOINT EXTRA: Props to Media Matters for America

Posted on February 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Counterpoint Extra:  Props to Media Matters for America 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 stations across the … Continue reading →

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