Category Archives: Progressive Community

Michael Moore to Appear in Ames

Posted on September 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Michael Moore to Appear in Ames by Michael Moore A letter from Michael Moore, and hey, this one isn't all that condescending!  Iowa State – Michael Moore will present a free lecture at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 17 His … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Central Iowa Activist Awards

Posted on September 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Second Annual Central Iowa Activist Awards You’re invited! Second Annual Central Iowa Activist Awards Presented by Cityview as part of the Cityview Activists Project and Drake University Tuesday, Oct. 5, Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; … Continue reading →

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Dean: DFA Commits Funds to Building Progressive Infrastructure

Posted on September 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Dean: DFA Commits Funds to Building Progressive Infrastructure by Linda Thieman Big news out of Democracy for America this week During these last six months, those of us with an eye on Howard Dean have been present for a remarkable … Continue reading →

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MoveOn Calls on Bush to Release Intelligence Report

Posted on September 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

MoveOn Calls on Bush to Release Intelligence Report Bush Should Release Intelligence Report on Iraq, So Americans Learn the Truth Before they Vote in November WASHINGTON – MoveOn PAC Friday called on the Bush Administration to release the full text … Continue reading →

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Framing The Issues: How Conservatives Use Language to Dominate Politics

Posted on September 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Framing The Issues: How Conservatives Use Language to Dominate Politics An Interview with UC Berkeley professor George Lakoff, UC Berkeley News But first, a brief note from Linda: I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that I … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Progressives: Our Rights Are at Risk

Posted on September 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Wisconsin Progressives: Our Rights Are at Risk The Capital Times, Madison, WI Wisconsin's annual gathering of progressives, Fighting Bob Fest, named for Robert M. La Follette (pictured above), took place this weekend. Are tyranny and oppression here to stay in … Continue reading →

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DFIA Booth Draws Huge Crowd at Harkin Steak Fry

Posted on September 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFIA Booth Draws Huge Crowd at Harkin Steak Fry by Linda Thieman More then 3,000 people gathered yesterday for the annual Tom Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa. Darrell Lewis, Democracy for Iowa Founding Member and Campaign Chair for Dean … Continue reading →

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The Harkin Steak Fry: Then and Now

Posted on September 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Harkin Steak Fry: Then & Now The annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa, draws a large crowd of diverse Iowa Democrats, each with her or his own memories and reasons for attending. Dave Leshtz (left) and Senator Tom … Continue reading →

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Al Franken In Ottumwa at Noon Today!

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

 Al Franken In Ottumwa at Noon Today! This was posted this morning on the Bartcop Nation forum.  Thanks to Mark in Carlisle for alerting Blog for Iowa. White House Fight Targets Ottumwa Al Franken, outspoken liberal comedian and former “Saturday … Continue reading →

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Civil Liberties Events in Des Moines and on IPTV

Posted on September 12, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Civil Liberties Events in Des Moines & on IPTV Iowa Civil Liberties Union Iowa Premier of UNCONSTITUTIONAL * Exclusive Iowa premier of Unconstitutional – a documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Greenwald, who also directed recent documentaries entitled Unprecedented (about the … Continue reading →

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