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Make the Media Tell the Truth!

Make the Media Tell the Truth! By Ilya Sheyman, National Community Organizer DFA Ending the war in Iraq has been DFA's priority from day one, and we will not stop until every soldier is home. Now we're at another critical juncture. … Continue reading

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Women’s Equality Day Event

Women's Equality Day Event By Cindy Forbes You are invited to attend a celebration for Women's Equality Day on Sunday, August 26th. We will have an after hours reception at the Hotel Ft Des Moines from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. … Continue reading

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CALLING ALL CANDIDATES!

CALLING ALL CANDIDATES! By I'm for Iowa If you live in one of Iowa’s 950 cities, we need YOU to run for city council.  The deadline to file to run is either August 30 (this coming Thursday) or September 20, … Continue reading

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International Day of Peace Events in DM

International Day of Peace Events in DM By Catholic Peace Ministry Central Iowa will observe the UN call for an International Day of Peace with 2 special events. Below and attached is an announcement from the Catholic Peace Ministry of … Continue reading

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Selden Spencer Launches New Site

Selden Spencer Launches New Site I copied this post from the Iowa Independent and Essential Estrogen… Neurologist Selden Spencer is continuing his quest to represent Iowa in the United States House of Representatives by launching a new interactive web site. … Continue reading

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Fair Elections through Public Funding – A Presentation and Discussion

Fair Elections through Public Funding – A Presentation and Discussion By PCCI Our country would be a better place if we got big money out of politics – public funding of elections will make that happen.Please join Americans for Campaign … Continue reading

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IPP Hiring Research Associate

IPP Hiring Research Associate By Kristi Lohmeier, IPP The Iowa Policy Project120 N. Dubuque Street #208, Iowa City, IA 52245 • (319) 338-0773 • http://www.iowapolicyproject.orgJOB ANNOUNCEMENT Research AssociateThe Iowa Policy Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on research and analysis … Continue reading

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WAKE THE MUSE!

WAKE THE MUSE! By Lisa SchreihartWe'd like to invite you to be an important part of a very exciting event January 25-27, 2008. Wake the Muse is an experiential weekend for creative women that will feature workshops focusing on the … Continue reading

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Caliornia’s Voting Machine Review Shows Iowa Needs Needs to Do More to Protect the Vote

Caliornia's Voting Machine Review Shows Iowa Needs Needs to Do More to Protect the Vote By Sean Flaherty, IVI Dear Iowa Voters, This month California completed a top-to-bottom review of its voting systems, and concluded that the same Diebold touchscreen … Continue reading

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Take a swim on a hot summer day? Not in polluted rivers and lakes

Take a swim on a hot summer day?  Not in polluted rivers and lakes By Alana Stamas, Environment Iowa On a hot summer day, what's better than taking a swim in a nice cool lake or river? Our scenic rivers … Continue reading

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