Category Archives: Progressive Community

Naughty and Nice 2004

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Naughty and Nice 2004 American Progress The Progress Report makes this year's holiday list and checks it twice Naughty: Merck, for spending millions to market the pain-reliever Vioxx to consumers long after the company knew it was unsafe.Nice: Dr. David … Continue reading →

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Socially Responsible Investing

Posted on December 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Socially Responsible Investing Union of Concerned Scientists   Many people do their part for the environment by driving a fuel-efficient car, buying organic foods, or using energy-efficient appliances. You can also promote environmental values through socially responsible investing (SRI), also … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol: Perspectives

Posted on December 22, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

 A Christmas Carol:  Perspectives Today is a rather unusual day – rather than posting from a desk cluttered with books, papers “to do” notes and a ringing telephone, today I am posting from my kitchen table, complete with a fresh … Continue reading →

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One Senator Needed for January 6th Challenge

Posted on December 22, 2004 by Trish Nelson

  One Senator Needed for January 6th Challenge pdamerica.org We all remember that early scene in Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11, where one African American after another stands up in the well of the House of Representatives to challenge the 2000 … Continue reading →

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Recycle ‘Til You Drop!

Posted on December 19, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Recycle 'Til You Drop! Waste Commissions In Your Area   There once was a girl name' of ANN Who'd recycle every jar, every can 'cycling cartons and boxes And papers and watches Such a good little example this girl name' … Continue reading →

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John Drury: Why I Love Public Service

Posted on December 14, 2004 by bfiajohndrury

Why I Love Public Service by John Drury There was an article posted here over the weekend called “Uncle Sam Wants You.” This article encourages the “average Joe” to run for and hold public office, saying that “if only the … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Bill Moyers

Posted on December 14, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

 A Tribute to Bill Moyers I was writing up something else to post here this afternoon,  when my RSS program put up an article that caught my eye. Bill Moyers retiring From TV journalism NEW YORK (AP) — “I was … Continue reading →

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Applicants Wanted for Paid Community Organizing Training

Posted on December 13, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Applicants Wanted for Paid Community Organizing Training  The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Network The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Network is a national network of grassroots, metropolitan, congregation-based, community organizations spread throughout the United States. Application Deadline … Continue reading →

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Poor Losers

Posted on December 12, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Poor Losers The Prairie Progressive:  A Newsletter for Iowa's Democratic Left  – Iowa's best political newsletter since 1986. It hurts a lot more to lose than it feels good to win. – Bruce Hurst, former Boston Red Sox pitcher   … Continue reading →

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“A Fighting Faith”

Posted on December 9, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

  “A Fighting Faith” If you look at many other blog sites (and I'm sure you do), there has been a lot of discussion (and a little infighting) regarding this week's cover story in the New Republic titled “A Fighting … Continue reading →

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