Monthly Archives: July 2007

Nine Iowa Counties Toss Their Touchscreens

Posted on July 31, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Nine Iowa Counties Toss Their Touchscreens By Jerry Depew, Iowa Voters Nine Iowa counties that used touchscreen voting machines as part of their equipment in each precinct have decided to get rid of them. Their change of heart was prompted … Continue reading →

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What’s our energy future worth?

Posted on July 30, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

What's our energy future worth? By Alana Stamas, Environment Iowa Meeting with Representative Charlie Wilson (OH), who's on the fence about renewable energy for America: $50 Printing and delivering 5,000 petition signatures to one representative: $100 20% of our energy … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on July 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Updates By Sam Garchik I've been on RAGBRAI this week, and this if the final post I set in advance. Next week, I'm off to California, so I wanted to put up a short list of updates and changes to … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima, the pictures they didn’t want us to see :

Posted on July 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Hiroshima, the pictures they didn't want us to see By Frank Cordaro The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed about 250.000 people and became the most dreadful slaughter of civilians in modern history. However, for many years there was … Continue reading →

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Rock for Peace on July 28

Posted on July 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Rock For Peace By Frank CordaroOn July 28th, the Rock for Peace Concert will be at the House of Bricks (E.6th and Grand). The concert will run from 5pm to midnight.Local comedian, Doug Stone will emcee.The concert will feature local … Continue reading →

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Self Defense Class To Begin in Iowa City

Posted on July 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Self Defense Class To Begin in Iowa City By Karen Kubby The Johnson County Coalition of People with Disabilities is trying to raise money to fund a self-defense class for 7-10 people. Students meet twice a week for a year. … Continue reading →

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AFSC’s Peace and Justice Program

Posted on July 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

AFSC's Peace and Justice Program By John Tuzcu, AFSC Check out AFSC's new peace and justice calendar for Central Iowa. To receive notice of upcoming events, subscribe today! Join us on Monday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. for the 62nd … Continue reading →

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The Word in Washingon: Chemical Security

Posted on July 23, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Word in Washingon: Chemical Security By Meshawn Ayala I just got an email from Alex, our toxics advocate in DC, and it seems that progress is being made on the comprehensive chemical security bill we've all been pushing for. … Continue reading →

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Eat Local and Win

Posted on July 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Eat Local and Win By Kurt FrieseYou know I'm always harping on people to eat more local, sustainablefood. And I know, you already do.But now, if you'll pledge to eat just 1 pound of local food each week,you could win … Continue reading →

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“Find a Legal Way to Immigrate” IMMIGRATION GAME!

Posted on July 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“Find a Legal Way to Immigrate” IMMIGRATION GAME! By WENDY VASQUEZ WHAT:A life-size and life-like Immigration Game: “Find a Legal Way toImmigrate,” complete with jail and border. Snacks and drinks provided;Alcohol not permitted in the park. In the event of … Continue reading →

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