Category Archives: Calls to Action

Iowa’s Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Roxanne Conlin Wins DFA Endorsement When I returned to Democracy for America last year, I had two priorities: Helping pass meaningful healthcare reform and electing progressives up and down the ballot in all 50 states. Thanks to your hard work, … Continue reading →

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HIV Testing Day in Iowa

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Paul Deaton

HIV Testing Day in Iowa by Paul Deaton “Editor's note: Our normal Friday post on foreign affairs has been delayed until later in the day to get this important message about HIV Testing Day released.”Sunday, June 27, 2010 is National … Continue reading →

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Rally Against Proposed Slaughterhouse on Wetlands In Quad-Cities

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bfiamollyreagan

Rally Against Proposed Slaughterhouse on Wetlands In Quad-Cities Slaughterhouse proposed to be built on wetlands on Barstow Road in Rock Island county followed by mass industrial hog confinements in eastern Iowa and western Illinois River Rally at RiversideSaturday June 26, … Continue reading →

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Iowa To Be Affected By Largest Slaughterhouse Ever

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bfiamollyreagan

Iowa To Be Affected By Largest Slaughterhouse Ever by Molly Regan “…the tip of the environmental disaster iceberg” Several miles from where the John Deere Classic golf tournament is held in Rock Island county Illinois, is the proposed location of a … Continue reading →

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LPFM – Community Radio in Iowa

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Dave Bradley

LPFM Community Radio in Iowa by Dave BradleyBackground LPFM is the abbreviation for low power FM. LPFM refers to transmitters under 100 watts that can generally cover about a 5 mile radius. Distance of transmission will also be affected the … Continue reading →

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Iowans Send Pigs To Haiti

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Send Pigs To Haiti Contributed by Martha Schut and Judy Zobel On Sunday, May 30th about thirty-five Walnut Hills United Methodist folks gathered to share food and fellowship and hear the story of the Creole pig. The party was a … Continue reading →

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Tell Iowa Congressmen to Stop GMO Alfalfa

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Vigil and Fast for Arizona Comes to Clinton, Iowa

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Vigil and Fast for Arizona Comes to Clinton, Iowa “Isaiah 58 – National Solidarity Vigil and Fast for Arizona” Comes to Clinton, Iowa on June 14. Multi-faith effort in Clinton to focus on civil and human rights abuses of new … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Supports A New START for a Safer World Week of action May 17-24: The Sisters of Saint Francis of Clinton, Iowa are calling for a new START to a safer world. “A call for non-governmental organizations and concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Veteran Still Fighting to End Iraq War

Posted on March 12, 2010 by bfiaedflaherty

An Iowa Veteran Still Fighting to End Iraq War Iraq War, Seven Yearsby Ed Flaherty Seven years ago on March 19, 2003, the US launched its war in Iraq. Now, seven years later as we launch into the eighth year … Continue reading →

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