Category Archives: Calls to Action

Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings

Chuck Grassley, Chief Enabler, Helps Bush Peddle Snake Oil This Week at Town Hall Meetings The DesMoines Register by Jane Norman Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Ia., is overseeing the overhaul [gutting] of Social Security in Congress. Here is a list of … Continue reading

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GO SOLAR FOR THE LORAX

Go Solar for the Lorax “I AM THE LORAX. I SPEAK FOR THE TREES.  I SPEAK FOR THE TREES, FOR THE TREES HAVE NO TONGUES. AND I'M ASKING YOU, SIR, AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS – HE WAS VERY … Continue reading

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Volunteer Opportunity: Living Lands and Waters Needs YOU!

Volunteer Opportunity: Living Lands and Waters Needs YOU! Who:  Living Lands and Waters, Woodson Spring, Coordinator U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Joe Lundh, Forester What: Invasive honeysuckle bush removal with the help of local schools and community volunteers How:  Advance … Continue reading

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LAST CHANCE for a voter-verified paper ballot

  LAST CHANCE for a Voter-Verified Paper Ballot Act now or you'll miss the LAST CHANCE for a voter-verified paper ballot (VVPB) law to pass in Iowa this session. Iowa lawmakers wrap up the legislative session on Friday, April 29. … Continue reading

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Darfur Benefit Dinner in Iowa City April 30th

Darfur Benefit Dinner in Iowa City April 30th Iowans For Peace and Sudanese Community Services present: DARFUR BENEFIT DINNER 100% of admissions go to refugee relief in Darfur SUDANESE CUISINE, SPEAKERS, MUSIC Saturday, April 30 Wesley Center, 120 N. Dubuque … Continue reading

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Paperless Voting Machines to be Installed in Iowa Unless We Act Now

  Paperless Voting Machines to be Installed in Iowa Unless We Act Now The following is a letter sent to Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver by Maureen McCue MD, PhD, Coordinator Iowa Chapter, Physicians for Social Responsibility. Please cut … Continue reading

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JOHN DENVER AND HIS LEGACY

JOHN DENVER AND HIS LEGACY “To Sail On A Dream On a Crystal Clear Ocean, To Ride On The Crest Of The Wild Raging Storm, To Work In The Service Of Life And The Living, In Search Of The Answers … Continue reading

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Action Alert: Attend a Rally to Stop Bush’s Plan to Dismantle Social Security

   Action Alert:  Attend a Rally to Stop Bush's Plan to Kill Social Security America Coming Together This coming Tuesday your time is urgently needed to stop [George W.] Bush and his Republican allies from dismantling Social Security. Please join … Continue reading

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Join Ed Fallon’s Campaign for Governor

Join Ed Fallon's Campaign for Governor A Message from Rep. Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines) Many thanks to the over 400 people who came to the official kick-off of my campaign at the State Capitol earlier this month!  The energy and … Continue reading

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Hanging Out Shirts in the Dirty Breeze

Hanging Out Shirts in the Dirty Breeze by Molly Regan Scott County Soil and Water Commissioner Molly Regan reports on the grand success of the QC's Progressive Summit.  And there's more work to do! “Hanging out shirts in the dirty … Continue reading

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