Category Archives: Progressive Community

March is Social Security Month for Democracy for America as Bush Tries to Sell his “Plan”

Posted on February 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  March is Social Security Month for Democracy for America as Bush Tries to Sell his “Plan” QC Times  It's almost that time again…the March Democracy for America meet-up topic will be Social Security, and  Democracy for the Quad-Cities is … Continue reading →

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Pro-Choice Lobby Day at Iowa State House

Posted on February 16, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Pro-Choice Lobby Day at the Iowa State House Pro-ChoiceAmerica.org “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.” Have you signed up for Pro-Choice Lobby Day yet?  If not, there is still time to make sure your voice is … Continue reading →

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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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Hell Freezes Over, Dean Elected Head of the DNC. Whoo-hoo!

Posted on February 12, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Hell Freezes Over, Dean Elected Head of the DNC. Whoo-hoo! by Linda Thieman Well, this is either proof that there IS a God, or else proof that Hell has finally frozen over.  Whichever way you look at it, it is … Continue reading →

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IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION

Posted on February 6, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

IOWANS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY AIR POLLUTION PARICULATES POLLUTED IOWA AIR Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder What You Are…Up Above The World So High, Like A Diamond In The Sky….That is, of course, if you can see it. Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Dean’s OTHER Top Rival Drops Out, Endorses Dean

Posted on February 6, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Dean's OTHER Top Rival Drops Out, Endorses Dean With the February 12th election for chair of the DNC just one week away, looks like Howard is mopping the floor with the competition.  Howard Dean:  The Ultimate Insider.  It just oozes … Continue reading →

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From Anger to Compassion: A Cosmic Perspective

Posted on February 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

From Anger to Compassion: A Cosmic Perspective by Caroline Vernon Blog for Iowa would like to welcome Caroline Vernon of Davenport to the blog team.  We are very pleased to have her with us! Anger is most often a difficult … 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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Dean’s Top Rival Drops Out of DNC Race While Dean Adds Backing of Machinists, Steelworkers, UAW and DNC Hispanic Caucus

Posted on February 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Dean's Top Rival Drops Out of DNC Race While Dean Adds Backing of Machinists, Steelworkers, UAW and DNC Hispanic Caucus New York Times [*See today's updates below.] Howard Dean emerged Tuesday as the almost assured new leader of the Democratic … Continue reading →

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Dean Wins Backing of State Dem Chairs

Posted on January 31, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Dean Wins Backing of State Dem Chairs Detroit Free Press Howard Dean won the backing of state Democratic Party leaders Monday, putting him in a strong position to win the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee. “If all of our … Continue reading →

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