Category Archives: Progressive Community

Scott County Becomes Iowa Battleground

Posted on August 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Scott County Becomes Iowa Battleground A Message from the Iowa MoveOn PAC Visits by both John Kerry and George W. Bush to Davenport on the same day, at the same time and only blocks apart from each other indicate that … Continue reading →

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Another Peaceful Citizen Thrown Out of Bush Event in Iowa

Posted on August 7, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Another Peaceful Citizen Thrown Out of Bush Event in Iowa [The spelling convention “pResident” is that of Blog for Iowa and not that of the author of this story.] Hi, my name is Mike Van Hulle, 19, from Davenport, IA, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on DemocracyFest by Darrell Lewis

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Reflections On DemocracyFest by Darrell Lewis I packed up my truck and left early on Wednesday morning, July 21st, on my adventure to experience…well, I guess I wasn't too sure what I was going to experience when I left.  I … Continue reading →

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Citizen Harassed At Iowa Bush Appearance

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Citizen Harassed At Iowa Bush Appearance I am a registered Democrat and voting for John Kerry but I thought it would be educational for my daughters and me to go see Bush speak at the Davenport, Iowa, riverfront today (08/04/04). … Continue reading →

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Sign Up to Drive the Pig Mobile in Iowa

Posted on August 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Sign Up to Drive the Pig Mobile in Iowa Help Hold Bush Accountable for the Iraq War A Message from Ben Cohen of TrueMajority.org The PantsOnFire Mobile – the 12-foot statue of George W. Bush with his pants aflame – … Continue reading →

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Can You Envision a Balanced Media?

Posted on August 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Can You Envision a Balanced Media? Help Keep the Momentum Going! Since last week, thousands of progressive-minded Americans have signed Democratic Way's letter calling on the FCC to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine in broadcasting. Despite their initial success, it will … Continue reading →

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TERRORIST ALERTS: Crying Wolf? and Peace Is Not On-Message

Posted on August 3, 2004 by bfialindathieman

TERRORIST ALERTS: Crying Wolf? The Independent Institute Orange is the color currently in fashion in the nation’s capital and its main financial center. The U.S. government has once again raised the terror alert level from yellow to orange—this time in … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Adopts Anti-PATRIOT Act Resolution

Posted on August 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Des Moines Adopts Anti-PATRIOT Act Resolution Iowa's largest city becomes second Iowa community to pass pro-civil liberties statement on the controversial act DES MOINES – By a vote of 4-3, the Des Moines City Council last night passed a resolution … Continue reading →

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News & Notes from Iowa & The Progressive Community

Posted on August 1, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Take a look at the Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s new movie: “Choice Chick vs. the Judgebots.”  Click here.  Choice Chick has an amazing resemblance to Janeane Garofalo, with Angelina Jolie's lips thrown in for good measure. I got an email … Continue reading →

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MoveOn Makes Big Push in Iowa

Posted on July 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

MoveOn Makes Big Push in Iowa While all eyes were on the Democratic Convention in Boston this week, Republicans were working to recruit thousands of active volunteers to support Bush in Iowa – trying to match the Democrats' powerful grassroots … Continue reading →

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