Category Archives: Calls to Action

Act on Supreme Court Decision To Save the Environment

Posted on April 2, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Act on Supreme Court Decision To Save the Environment By Nathaniel Baer, Environment Iowa Advocate I don't know if there's anything better than walking into the office on Monday morning to discover that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that … Continue reading →

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Correction to VOICE List

Posted on March 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Correction to VOICE List The subcommittee considering VOICE included one wrong name.  Instead of Republican Dwayne Alons, the Republican member of the subcommittee is Rod Roberts.  He can be reached at: Rod.Roberts@legis.state.ia.us or by calling the House Switchboard at (515) … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE Monday, March 26th!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE – Monday, March 26th! From Progressive Action for the Common Good http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org   As many of you may know, PACG has put out many calls to action on VOICE – Voter Owned Iowa Clean … Continue reading →

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CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY! From Molly Regan mjregan@ mchsi.com (excerpts from Lynn Heuss – I'm for Iowa)   Despite overwhelming support from citizens and community leaders, HF 873, a bill regulating CAFOs, has … Continue reading →

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Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS! By Sam GarchikCheck out what COTCI had to say about the DFA Training in Cedar Rapids. First this on Loebsack, then this on Tom and Christy. Also, be sure to follow-up on the action … Continue reading →

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Iowans Need To Support Local Control of Hog Lots

Posted on March 25, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowans Need To Support Local Control of Hog Lots Fellow Iowans,IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT FACTORY FARMS IN IOWA,YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED TODAY!A newly proposed bill, House File 873, presents COMMONSENSE LEGISLATION that would require large-scale confinements in your county … Continue reading →

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Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with Governor Tom Vilsack and U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack in Cedar Rapids

Posted on March 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Democracy for America Kicks Off Campaign Training Academy with Governor Tom Vilsack and U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack in Cedar Rapids By Sheri Divers Building on the momentum of the 2006 electoral victories, Democracy for America will launch its national 2007 … Continue reading →

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Where Are My Taxes Going?

Posted on March 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Where Are My Taxes Going? By Meshawn Ayala, Iowa PIRG Citizen Outreach Director A thought occurred to me as I prepared my taxes — where is my money going? Will my taxes pay for the best safety equipment and supplies … Continue reading →

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DFA Training in CR on March 24/25

Posted on March 13, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

DFA Training in CR on March 24/25 By Arshad Hasan, Training Director DFA Training AcademyThe DFA Training Academy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is nearing capacity. Dozens of progressives from throughout the region have already signed up for this two day … Continue reading →

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Please, help push the “Iowa Health Freedom Act” SF124 on to the Iowa Senate floor

Posted on March 12, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Please, help push the “Iowa Health Freedom Act” SF124 on to the Iowa Senate floor By Stephany HoffeltThe Iowa Health Freedom Act is designed to follow the lead of progressive states such as Minnesota, California and others in allowing citizens … Continue reading →

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