Category Archives: Calls to Action

Sick and tired of recalls? Tell the companies responsible for them

Posted on November 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Sick and tired of recalls? Tell the companies responsible for them Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach DirectorHoly recalls, Batman! What's with all the dangerous products? Mattel's Batman action figure was recalled because the toy had loosely attached magnets that … Continue reading →

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Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities

Posted on October 23, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities By James Lee As the Election Season closes in on the Quad Cities, people are looking at the vast challenges facing our country and … Continue reading →

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“Tell the Truth” Picket & Rally

Posted on September 13, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

DFA National Action: Ask the Media to “Tell the Truth” about the War The following Media Advisory was sent to all local media in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas of Eastern Iowa: Scheduled Event — Davenport, IA   Event:        “Tell the Truth” … Continue reading →

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PACG Fall Summit – Spiritual Progressives Conference

Posted on September 9, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Progressive Action for the Common Good – Quad Cities Fall Summit Spiritual Progressives Conference Theme: Living Our Faith:  Integrating Values & Politics in the Heartland Friday – Saturday, November 2 & 3, 2007First Congregational Church – United Church of Christ2201 … Continue reading →

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Ask The Candidates: A Training for Iowa Darfur Activists

Posted on September 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Ask The Candidates: A Training for Iowa Darfur Activists By PCCI Saturday, September 8John & Mary Pappajohn Higher Education Center12th & Grand, Des Moines, Iowa Brought to you by: Genocide Intervention NetworkENOUGH ProjectSave DarfurSTAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition Registration is … Continue reading →

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Help Knock Out Gonzales

Posted on August 4, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Help Knock Out Gonzales By DFA Congress is beginning to get it. After years of evidence that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is both an embarrassment and a danger to the Justice Department, TheSeattle Times reports that Congressman Jay Inslee (D-WA), “will … Continue reading →

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Our Race to Win

Posted on August 1, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Our Race to Win By Jim Dean, DFA The fight to bring health care to every American is not just a national issue. It is a local one too. Governors, state legislators, and insurance commissioners are taking the lead on … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima, the pictures they didn’t want us to see :

Posted on July 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Hiroshima, the pictures they didn't want us to see By Frank Cordaro The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed about 250.000 people and became the most dreadful slaughter of civilians in modern history. However, for many years there was … Continue reading →

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Self Defense Class To Begin in Iowa City

Posted on July 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Self Defense Class To Begin in Iowa City By Karen Kubby The Johnson County Coalition of People with Disabilities is trying to raise money to fund a self-defense class for 7-10 people.  Students meet twice a week for a year.  … Continue reading →

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Eat Local and Win

Posted on July 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Eat Local and Win By Kurt FrieseYou know I'm always harping on people to eat more local, sustainablefood. And I know, you already do.But now, if you'll pledge to eat just 1 pound of local food each week,you could win … Continue reading →

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