Category Archives: Calls to Action

Tell USDA To Stop Colluding With Big Ag Today!

Fooddemocracy now.org **PUBLIC COMMENTS NEEDED BY JULY 28TH** In the past 10 years the number of farmers markets has more than doubled, from 2,863 in 2000 to 6,132 in 2010. The rise in the popularity of the local, organic and … Continue reading

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Labor Update: Stand With Striking Construction Workers On UI Campus

Labor Update: Stand With Striking Construction Workers On UI Campus Here’s another opportunity to stand with striking construction workers on the University of Iowa campus. Wed July 27 11am-1pm across from West Lawn. More details below.This construction project is setting … Continue reading

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People Power In Wisconsin

People Power In Wisconsin Democracyforamerica.comI've been working at Democracy for America for a long time and I've never seen DFA members this fired up. The passion and commitment to winning in Wisconsin is incredible.Our canvassers in Republican State Senate Districts … Continue reading

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Expose ALEC’s Role In Iowa

Expose ALEC's Role In Iowa ALEC is the hot topic right now as it should be, and Dave Bradley has been pounding the drum about ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) on BFIA for months. His articles are as articulate on … Continue reading

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Iowa CCI Holds Statewide Convention

Iowa CCI Holds Statewide Convention Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (iowacci.org) is holding its statewide convention this Saturday.  If you are not yet a member, consider signing up and registering for some amazing workshops.  Here's the info. from CCI:Click “Register … Continue reading

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Another Kind of Factory Farm: Puppy Mills

Another Kind of Factory Farm: Puppy Mills Community Meetings Carroll Community Meeting   When: Thursday, July 7thTime: 7:00 pm The Carrollton Inn 1730 US Highway 71 N. Carroll, IA     Animal Rescue League of MarshalltownWhen: Tuesday, July 12thTime: 7:00 pmWhere: 1921 Taylor … Continue reading

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Help Christie Vilsack Retire Steve King

Help Christie Vilsack Retire Steve King Politico has already called this “the premier House race of the cycle.” Now, the eyes of the political world will be on our first FEC fundraising filing to judge our grassroots strength. That’s why … Continue reading

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How The Koch Brothers Control The Media And Influence Public Policy

How The Koch Brothers Control The Media And Influence Public Policy by Dave Bradley Koch Brothers redux.Bernie Sanders has an incredible video exposing the Koch Brothers and their reach and strategy. Their strategy is to control the message on many … Continue reading

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Is The Meatpacking Industry Running Family Farmers Out Of Business?

Is The Meatpacking Industry Running Family Farmers Out Of Business? The following is a guest opinion published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen today by Matt Ohloff, the Iowa based organizer for Food and Water Watch, an organization devoted to ensuring … Continue reading

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The 2012 Farm Bill Forum

The 2012 Farm Bill Forum Conserving the Land, Water, People and Communities: Iowa Environmental CouncilIf you have not already registered, it's not too late! We hope you will be able to join us on Wednesday, June 22, from 9:30 a.m. … Continue reading

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