Category Archives: Calls to Action

Congress About To Slash Food Stamps in Favor of Corporate Farming Subsidies

Posted on August 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Congress About To Slash Food Stamps in Favor of Corporate Farming Subsidies by Mike Owen At the Farm Bill hearing in Des Moines last week with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, at least four speakers in the first 55 minutes of … Continue reading →

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General Dean’s Hollow Army

Posted on August 19, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

  General Dean's Hollow Army By Stephen Pizzo, AlterNet Governor Dean told us we have the power… it's time we reflect that power back to him! This is a call to action! Contact Biden, Pelosi, Reid, Clinton, and any other … Continue reading →

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Tonight, Vigils for Cindy Sheehan Across Iowa

Posted on August 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Tonight, Vigils for Cindy Sheehan Across Iowa It's a coming together of three of the biggest and most active progressive groups in the country.  Democracy for America, MoveOn.org, and TrueMajority are teaming up to sponsor/organize tonight's Vigils for Cindy Sheehan. … Continue reading →

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BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL

Posted on August 14, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL Had a good PEACH lately that wasn't laced with pesticides?  How about a free-range egg?  Or, well… you know… a free-range chicken?  Actually, peaches happen to be one of the fruits with the most pesticides in … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Environment, Farming, How You Can Help, Jobs, Main Page, Organic Foods & Farming, Progressive Community | 4 Comments

Iowa State Fair: JOIN ICAN AS A VOLUNTEER IN THE “IOWANS FOR SUSTAINABLE FAMILY FARMS” BOOTH

Posted on August 9, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa State Fair: JOIN ICAN AS A VOLUNTEER IN THE “IOWANS FOR SUSTAINABLE FAMILY FARMS” BOOTH Spend a day at the Iowa State Fair, volunteer for 3 hours in the agriculture building, and get your admission paid for by ICAN. … Continue reading →

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GET IRATE OVER MERCURY, MOMMIES

Posted on August 7, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

“GET IRATE OVER MERCURY, MOMMIES” In December, 2003, this title to an article written by MOLLY IVINS appeared in the Des Moines Register.  I remember saving it at the time, and it is still extremely relevant.  Ms. Ivins said…“Mercury is … Continue reading →

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Political Organizer Job Opening at Fallon for Governor

Posted on August 7, 2005 by bfialindathieman

 Political Organizer Job Opening at Fallon for Governor Ed Fallon, seven term state representative serving the central city of Des Moines, is running for governor.  The primary election will be June 6, 2006. Fallon is known for championing the rights … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Bush Admin to INCREASE Mercury in Air

Posted on August 5, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: Bush Admin to INCREASE Mercury in Air League of Conservation Voters Mercury is a real horror show. It comes out of power plants, into our air, and causes brain damage in children. And now the Bush Administration … Continue reading →

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Organizer Position with True Majority Opening Up in Iowa City

Posted on August 3, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Organizer Position with True Majority Opening Up in Iowa City Betty Ahrens, the Co-Executive Director over at the Iowa Citizen Action Network, forwarded this job listing to me.  She says: [We] are looking for an organizer for the True Majority … Continue reading →

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Mobilize to Protect Privacy and Choice! Join a Pro-choice Community Action Team!

Posted on August 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Mobilize to Protect Privacy and Choice! Join a Pro-choice Community Action Team! Protect Privacy – Take the Next Step! Are you ready to mobilize? Are you a pro-choice activist who is actively engaged in the politics surrounding privacy and choice? … Continue reading →

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