Category Archives: Progressive Community

Mr. Rubinstein Goes To Boston

Posted on July 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Mr. Rubinstein Goes To Boston Marcos Rubinstein (right) with Art Small, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Well, Marcos Rubinstein, Deputy Campaign Manager for Art Small for U.S. Senate has jumped in his rickety, old “Kucinichmobile” (his 14-year-old Chevy Cavalier) and … Continue reading →

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Jim Hightower Speaks Frankly

Posted on July 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Jim Hightower Speaks Frankly The Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin Texas son, Jim Hightower, is currently on a book tour promoting his new book, “Let's Stop Beating Around the Bush.” While at a speaking engagement in Madison, Wisconsin, Hightower let a … Continue reading →

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Vote Mob Young Voter Project

Posted on July 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Vote Mob Young Voter Project A Message from 21st Century Dems This year, there's been a lot of talk about organizing young voters. Here at 21st Century Democrats, with your help, we're actually doing it. In June, after months of … Continue reading →

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The Problem With The Democratic Party: They Forget To Dance With The One That Brought Them

Posted on July 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Problem With The Democratic Party: They Forget To Dance With The One That Brought Them DemocraticWay.org An excellent editorial from a new progressive public advocacy group . . . Republicans, and their many propagandists in the corporate media, promote … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon: An Open Letter to Ralph Nader

Posted on July 22, 2004 by bfialindathieman

An Open Letter to Ralph Nader by State Representative Ed Fallon (Des Moines) Ralph Nader P.O. Box 18002 Washington, DC  20036 Dear Ralph, I write as one who has, for decades, admired your commitment to fighting for the welfare and … Continue reading →

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DFIA To Join Progressive Democrats of America

Posted on July 21, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Democracy for Iowa is pleased to announce that we are joining a new alliance of progressive grassroots organizations called Progressive Democrats of America.  PDA, a coalition of Dean, Kucinich, and other progressive groups, has the distinction of being recognized by … Continue reading →

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Ralph Nader, Doing What He Does Best

Posted on July 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Ralph Nader, Doing What He Does Best Demand a Say, a Big Say by Ralph Nader Published by In the Public Interest The widely televised indictment and arraignment of the hand-cuffed Enron CEO, Ken Lay — one of George W. … Continue reading →

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News, Notes, and Platforms

Posted on July 20, 2004 by bfialindathieman

News, Notes, and Platforms Well, today is a big day at the Thieman household – yes, we received our first order of DFIA/Blog for Iowa merchandise that graphics artist “jc” created for us.  As I write this blog entry, I … Continue reading →

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What We’re Up Against: The Militant Evangelical Movement

Posted on July 19, 2004 by bfialindathieman

What We're Up Against: The Militant Evangelical Movement The Lack of a 'Vision Thing' AlterNet.org Liberals and progressives don't know what they're up against with the militant evangelical movement . . . The militancy and timing of the evangelical message … Continue reading →

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Growing the Green Party

Posted on July 18, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Growing the Green Party In These Times An interesting look inside the Green Party – at the very least, it is certainly cathartic to have someone actually talk outloud about the big, red elephant in the living room by David … Continue reading →

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