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Thursday, September 30
The Future of Family Farms: Oct. 3 at 9am
by
Linda Thieman
on Thu 30 Sep 2004 11:28 AM CDT
 The Future of Family Farms: Oct. 3 at 9am
Ethical Perspective on the News is on KCRG channel 9 Cedar Rapids, Sunday Oct. 3rd at 9:00am (MORNING).
The topic is "The Future of Family Farms"
Moderator: Karen Brown Professor Philosphy, Cornell College.
Panel members: Kurt
Kelsey, President of Iowa CCI, Chris Peterson, President of Iowa
Farmers Union, and Larry Kallem Retired CEO of Iowa Institute for
Cooperatives and co-founder of Practical Farmers of Iowa.
Tim
Niess, Director of Coalition to Support Iowa"s Farmers (a
Farm Bureau front) was supposed to be on, but backed out at the last
minute.
Kelsey and Peterson are members of the Dean community.
Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight
by
Linda Thieman
on Thu 30 Sep 2004 04:27 AM CDT
 Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight
ACT
He has done it before. He will do it again.
George W. Bush is going to tell a couple of whoppers at tonight's debate and we can't let him get away with it!
Join ACT's fight for the truth today.
When
George Bush and John Kerry take the stage for the first presidential
debate, Americans everywhere will be watching. Millions of voters
will decide who to support on Thursday night.
ACT is
sponsoring a "Truth Canvass" to pre-empt and respond to Bush's lies
head-on. Thousands of canvassers and volunteers in battleground
states will go door-to-door to talk to voters about the debate.
On
Saturday, please join the entire ACT team and thousands of volunteers
as we knock on the doors of over 60,000 battleground state
voters. Help take the truth about Bush's record to the voters'
doorsteps.
There are three easy things you can do right now to help the truth win round one of the presidential debates:
1) Download and print "Truth Canvass" fact sheets to post in your office, on campus or any place it will be seen.
2) Spread the word by
telling your friends and family about ACT's work. Encourage them
to watch the debate and learn learn a more about the facts.
3) Sign-up to talk to voters in a swing state about Bush's lies this Saturday, October 2.
Although
John Kerry will be standing across the stage, George Bush will really
be debating the truth at Thursday night's debate on foreign policy.
When it
comes to Iraq, Bush has misled us time and time again. He led us
into Iraq under the guise of fighting terror, though the war in Iraq
has made us less safe and has taken resources away from pursuing Osama
bin Laden. He has told us that the situation in Iraq is getting
better, while the US casualty rate has doubled and the CIA's own
forecast is for things to get worse. And we'd all like to know
what happened to the weapons of mass destruction that Bush said were
the primary reason for going to war. Even Republicans and members
his own administration disagree with the Bush's assessment of the war
and reconstruction in Iraq.
Don't wait. Help the truth prevail by taking ACTion now.
No one said this would be easy. But if we all ACT together, the truth will prevail.
With great appreciation,
Steve Rosenthal
CEO
America Coming Together
PS.
There are hundreds of events across the country on Saturday. Find
a local event today and invite your friends: www.act04.org/canvass
Wednesday, September 29
OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines
by
Linda Thieman
on Wed 29 Sep 2004 12:41 PM CDT
 OPENING OCTOBER 1st AT THE FLEUR CINEMA & CAFE in Des Moines
GOING UP RIVER
A
documentary on Senator John Kerry's Navy tour of duty in Vietnam, his
contributions to the peace movement that followed, and the ultimate
shape of his future political career.
Fri-Sun 1:30 4:35 7:20 9:20
Mon-Thurs 4:35 7:20 9:20
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THE CORPORATION
Since
the late 18th Century American legal decision that the business
corporation organizational model is legally a person, it has become a
dominant economic, political and social force around the globe. This
film takes an in-depth psychological examination of the organization
model through various case studies. What the study illustrates is that
in the behavior, this type of "person" typically acts like a
dangerously destructive psychopath without conscience. Furthermore, we
see the profound threat this psychopath has for our world and our
future, but also what the people with courage, intelligence and
determination can do to stop it.
Fri-Sun 1:00 4:20 7:05 9:45
Mon- Thurs 4:20 7:05 9:45
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Tuesday, September 28
Grass Roots Rock in Des Moines October 3rd!
by
Linda Thieman
on Tue 28 Sep 2004 08:51 AM CDT
Grass Roots Rock in Des Moines October 3rd!
A Benefit by the Friends and Family of Andrew Smith,
the 25-year-old Democrat who is running for Iowa House
in District 40 (Tama and Grundy counties). Andrew is
the youngest Democrat running for office in Iowa.
Monday, September 27
North Iowa Rocks the Vote October 3rd!
by
Linda Thieman
on Mon 27 Sep 2004 07:49 AM CDT
North Iowa Rocks the Vote Oct. 3rd!
Sunday, September 26
Michael Moore to Appear in Ames
by
Linda Thieman
on Sun 26 Sep 2004 05:16 AM CDT
 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 appearance in Ames is open to the public. No tickets are required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m.
In
"An Evening with Michael Moore," the documentarian will discuss current
events, show film clips, answer audience questions and sign copies of
his books. The performance is expected to be part political commentary,
part stand-up comedy.
Dear Friends,
Today I
begin a little 20-state, 60-city tour to try and convince the fed-up,
the burned-out, and the Nader-impaired to leave the house for just a
half-hour on November 2nd and mark an "X" in a box (or punch a chad or
touch a screen) so that America and the world can be saved. (I don't
mean "saved" as in all workers will henceforth control the means of
production. That's, um, going to take a few more years.)
What I'm
asking is that our fellow Americans, as the collective landlord of a
public housing project at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., take just a few
minutes to evict the tenant who is currently wrecking the place (not to
mention what he's doing to the rest of the neighborhood). After all,
isn't this one of the coolest things about a democracy, getting to give
some payback to those in power? "YOU'RE FIRED!" Oooh, that feels good -
especially if the recipient of the pink slip is someone who wants to
send your kid off to war.
So,
having nothing better to do for the next month (and eager to visit such
swinging states as Iowa!), I have decided to go to every battleground
state in the country and do whatever it takes to get out the vote. I
will do your laundry, I will clean your house, I will give you a year's
supply of beer nuts if you will commit to me to go to the polls on
Tuesday, November 2.
[Hey, Mike, it's a deal. I'll take the laundry and the house cleaning, but I'll skip the beer nuts. Thanks!]
I'm calling it "The Slacker Uprising Tour," a coast-to-coast effort to bring the non-voting majority out of hibernation and kick some political butt.
[So, what are you saying here, Mike? You'll only do my laundry if this is my first time voting? I knew it was too good to be true.]
My goal is to get as many of the 100 million non-voters in America as I
can to give voting a try - just this once. I want at least 56% of all
eligible voters to vote and thus set a modern-day turnout record.
I'm
putting out the red alert call to slackers everywhere to help me lead
this revolt. I want everyone in their teens and twenties who exist from
one packet of Ramen noodles to the next bag of Tostitos to take your
fully-justified cynicism and toss it right into the middle of this
election. As "non-voters" you have been written off. But if only a few
thousand of you vote, it could make all the difference. You literally
hold all the power in your hands. That's even cooler than holding a TV
remote.
I, the
original slacker - I, who have endured all sorts of attacks for my
slacker demeanor - yes, I am coming to an arena or stadium just outside
your dorm room (or that little space off the furnace room where your
parents still let you stay, rent-free). Why arenas and stadiums?
Because there are so many of us - AND they serve beer and chips. From
the Sun Dome to the Key Arena, from the Patriot Center to the Del Mar
Race Track, I will be there and I will bring prizes and presents and
clean underwear for all in need.
Before I
arrive, I have arranged for free screenings of "Fahrenheit 9/11" in
each city. When I get there, I will have with me dozens of voter
registrars who will register new (or recently transplanted) voters.
Iowa's DEADLINE to Register: Mailed By October 18th or Delivered by October 23rd. Click here to download an Iowa voter registration form.
Absentee ballot applications will also be available.
[Which is even BETTER than going to the polls on Election Day - see why here.]
And the good people of Move-On, ACT and other groups will be present at
each of my appearances to sign up volunteers to get out the vote on
election day.
Details
of where I will be appearing will be available in your local media.
Many venues, due to advance word already out there, have "sold out" (at
most stops, students get in for free and community people pay a nominal
fee - usually $5 - to cover costs). Again, check your local media to
find out the times and dates and how to get advance tickets.
Nearby cities I'll be visiting include Ames, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay.
The
three campuses on the tour which register the most students to vote (or
who have the most non-voters committing to me to vote) will receive a
special scholarship from us at the end of the tour.
Thanks, in advance, to everyone out there who is working hard during this election. I know it will make a difference.
Let's leave no non-voter behind.
Yours,
Michael Moore
www.michaelmoore.com
P.S.
Good news! This weekend our distributor has added an astounding 600 new
theaters to the list of those still showing "Fahrenheit 9/11." This is
highly unusual for a film entering its fourth month of release, but the
demand has been strong to bring it back in many areas and our wonderful
distributors have responded. This is a perfect time to either see it
again on the big screen or take a friend who hasn't seen it, as it
won't be around in theaters for long. The DVD and home video come out
October 5!
Follow Moore's tour on his blog: click here.
Saturday, September 25
AL FRANKEN TO HEADLINE 2004 JJ DINNER
by
Linda Thieman
on Sat 25 Sep 2004 11:45 AM CDT
 AL FRANKEN TO HEADLINE 2004 JJ DINNER
Comedian and best selling author Al Franken
will headline the annual Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson
Dinner on Saturday, October 16th, 2004. The Dinner will be hosted
by Gerald McEntee, the President of the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and will feature other
surprise special guests.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS at www.iowademocrats.org
“This
year will be one of the biggest JJs ever,” promised Iowa Democratic
Party Chair Gordon Fischer. “This will be the election kickoff
party, marking the final days of the Bush Administration." [I can certainly get behind that, Gordo. Sort of like the end of the evil empire.]
Fischer continues, "Al
Franken has been at past JJs, but this year he’ll take it to a whole
new level. Gerry McEntee is a great speaker who is sure to fire up the
crowd, and we have some other surprise special guests on tap who will
add excitement."
I hope good ol' Gerry reprises the
"Howard Dean is insane" line because, gosh, we really ARE so much safer
now that Saddam has been removed from that spider hole. And
speaking of spider holes, I wonder what Joe "Jomentum" Lieberman is up
to these days?
The 2003
JJ Dinner was attended by over 7000 people, attracted seven
presidential candidates, including Howard Dean, and was televised live
by C-Span.
2004 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Saturday, October 16th
Veterans Auditorium in Des Moines
Doors open at 5:30.
Dinner at 6:30
Receptions with special guests for IDP Club Members will begin at 4 p.m.
Order your tickets online at www.iowademocrats.org, or call Donna at 515-558-9580.
Friday, September 24
Second Annual Central Iowa Activist Awards
by
Linda Thieman
on Fri 24 Sep 2004 04:00 AM CDT
 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.; Program begins at 5:15 p.m. sharp
Reception following in Levitt Hall
2004 Honorees:
Sally Frank, Civil & Human Rights
Brian Terrell, Peace
Ako Abdul-Samad, Education & Youth Advocacy
Bob Mickle, Neighborhood & Community
LaVon Griffieon, Environment
Student Activist Award announced the evening of the ceremony
Each of the honorees will give a rousing 5-minute speech.
Cameo appearance by Donald Kaul, whose column appears weekly in Cityview.
Questions?
Call Beth Dalbey or Loretta Sieman at 288-3336
bethdalbey@bpcdm.com
lorettasieman@bpcdm.com
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