Category Archives: Calls to Action

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in the Quad Cities January 17 Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa's Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair wages, and a healthy future for our community … Continue reading →

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A Call to Action on Samuel Alito

Posted on January 13, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

 A Call To Action – Judge Samuel Alito by Caroline Vernon Progressive Action for the Common Good http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org Calling all Progressive Activists…. Judge Samuel Alito threatens individual rights and hides his far right views—he is not in the mainstream of … Continue reading →

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This Week in Media

Posted on January 9, 2006 by bfiaarronwings

 The Iowa Caucuses Are Here Caucuses of the Democratic and Republican Parties will be held Monday January 16th.  This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of media issues that affect all of us.  The National Black Caucus of State … Continue reading →

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IOWA’S MASTER MATRIX REVISTED/JANUARY 2006

Posted on January 8, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

IOWA'S MASTER MATRIX REVISITED/ JANUARY 2006 It is about AIR, it is about WATER, and it is about your COMMUNITY. These are the three areas that the IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' MASTER MATRIX concentrates on.  Every January for the … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Keeps Database of Youthful War Talent

Posted on January 7, 2006 by Trish Nelson

Pentagon Keeps Database of Youthful War Talent MinutemanMedia.Org by Jim Hightower Hey, youngsters – Uncle Sam not only wants you, he's got your number! Not yet sure what you want to do in life? Why not get paid and see … Continue reading →

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This Week in Media

Posted on December 26, 2005 by bfiaarronwings

 This Week in Media The biggest news this week was all but ignored by the media.  The grassroots group Iowans for Better Local TV filed a formal Petition to Deny with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), challenging the renewal of … Continue reading →

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Group Delivers Petition To Deny the Broadcast License of KGAN Channel 2

Posted on December 22, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 Iowans for Better Local Television to hold broadcaster to a higher standard of service Iowans for Better Local Television (IBLTV) are gathering at the offices of KGAN-TV to deliver a copy of their Petition to Deny the License Renewal to … Continue reading →

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Raising the Issue of Impeachment

Posted on December 21, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

   Raising the Issue                     of Impeachment By John Nichols thenation.com All I can say is, it's about time someone on the Hill demands accountability from the crooks who have hi-jacked our country! Thank you John … Continue reading →

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES

Posted on December 15, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES   ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, I READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE EAST MOLINE, IL, CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR AND NEARLY 400 OTHERS IN A CROWDED HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.  WE HAD GATHERED TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS ON A PROPOSED HOG … Continue reading →

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The Nuclear Truth and the Party of Arrogance

Posted on December 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Nuclear Truth and The Party of Arrogance by Anthony Wade http://www.opednews.com In these most precarious times, it seems to me that it's about time that our leadership rises to the challenges that are before us all, and FIGHT for … Continue reading →

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