Category Archives: Calls to Action

Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3

Posted on November 1, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3 WHAT: The band, O.A.R. (Of a Revolution), will host a town hall meeting with Oxfam America and 1Sky, to discuss climate change with young people on … Continue reading →

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Iowa Students Encouraged to Check Their Registration Status

Posted on October 31, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Students Encouraged to Check Their Registration Status Campus ProgressDon't Fall through the Crack!Campus Progress, a leading national progressive youth organization, launched a national campaign yesterday that encourages students in Iowa to check their registration before they head to the … Continue reading →

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Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31

Posted on October 30, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31 Iowa's early vote total has now reached 400,829, with that number being made up of Democrats — 48.3%, Republicans — 28.6%, and No Party — 23.1%, according … Continue reading →

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Calling All Iowans: The Great 5th District Needs Your Help!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Calling All Iowans: The Great 5th District Needs Your Help! by Linda ThiemanWe’re down to the wire here, with less than two weeks to go before we get yet another chance to eject Congressman Steve King (R) from office here … Continue reading →

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Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area

Posted on October 21, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area Go here and then click on Find Events.Here are just a few of the many Iowa events listed for this week. Vote Early for Change! It's Easy!! (Early Voting Event)The Broadway Neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Iowa Sitting Pretty For November 4th

Posted on October 19, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Sitting Pretty For November 4th by Jerry Depew, Iowa Voters for Open and Transparent ElectionsWith all the scare stories now arising about the upcoming election, it’s time to remind ourselves that Iowa looks pretty good. We won’t have (shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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I’M for Iowa: Support These Clean Money Candidates

Posted on October 16, 2008 by bfialindathieman

I'M for Iowa: Support These Clean Money Candidates Ed Fallon and Lynn Heuss I'M for Iowa's top priority is to help elect progressive Democrats this fall. There are plenty of great candidates, but we want to focus on helping the … Continue reading →

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Early Vote Rally with Howard Dean in Clinton, CR, Davenport and UNI October 15th and 16th

Posted on October 15, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Early Vote Rally with Howard Dean in Clinton, CR, Davenport and UNI October 15th and 16th Must RSVP to attend in Clinton!MAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF – VOTE EARLY EITHER BY MAIL OR AT THE CLINTON COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICENational Democratic … Continue reading →

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Over 200,000 Iowans Have Already Voted

Posted on October 13, 2008 by bfialindathieman

200,000 Iowans Have Already Voted by Mike Glover, Associated PressThough the election is still [three weeks] away, nearly 200,000 Iowans have already cast their ballots and the pace of early voting is likely to quicken, election officials said.Still, the pace … Continue reading →

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Johnson County Ballot: Say YES to Conservation on November 4th

Posted on October 10, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Johnson County Ballot: Say YES to Conservation on November 4th Citizens for Our Land, Water and FutureThis November 4th we will have the opportunity to vote for a $20 million investment over the next 20 years for increased water and … Continue reading →

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