Category Archives: Calls to Action

Call to Action: U.S. Senate to Pass New Bankruptcy Law that Preys on the Poor and Gives to the Rich

Posted on February 28, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: U.S. Senate to Pass New Bankruptcy Law that Preys on the Poor and Gives to the Rich American Progress This week the credit card industry – which raked in $30 billion in profits last year – storms … Continue reading →

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Peace Rally in Burlington, Iowa, March 19th

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Peace Rally in Burlington, Iowa, March 19th United for Peace and Justice Saturday, March 19th 2005 2 P.M. Burlington, IA USA There will be an opening prayer by a member of the clergy. He will then announce that, all during … Continue reading →

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LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP

Posted on February 27, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

LEAF BURNING CAN CHOKE YOU UP “Are the Stars out Tonight ?…I don't know if it's Cloudy or Bright….'Cause I only have Eyes for You”….And so the song goes. But, it could be that the reason you cannot see is … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Attend a Public Meeting and Tell Senator Grassley to Protect Medicaid

Posted on February 23, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert:  Attend a Public Meeting and Tell Senator Grassley to Protect Medicaid Iowa Citizen Action Network   Attend an Open Public Meeting and Tell Sen. Grassley to protect Medicaid from $45 billion cuts proposed in [George W.] Bush's budget. … Continue reading →

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INSTEAD OF CHLORINE, AEROSOLS OR ROUNDUP

Posted on February 20, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

INSTEAD OF CHLORINE, AEROSOLS, OR ROUNDUP Many of the CLEANING AGENTS we use are toxic to our lungs, skin & eyes.  The spray applied to your lawn to stop dandelions or crabgrass is usually just a bottled form of the … Continue reading →

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Pella Chronicle Publisher orders “From the Left” Column Scrapped

Posted on February 20, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Pella Chronicle Publisher Orders “From the Left” Column Scrapped The Des Moines Register   By Rekha Basu  Mike Corum, who writes the From the Left column for the weekly Pella Chronicle, stopped by to welcome the new publisher [Sandy … Continue reading →

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Pro-Choice Lobby Day at Iowa State House

Posted on February 16, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Pro-Choice Lobby Day at the Iowa State House Pro-ChoiceAmerica.org “Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain.” Have you signed up for Pro-Choice Lobby Day yet?  If not, there is still time to make sure your voice is … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Terminate the Terminator Gene

Posted on February 14, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Action Alert:  Terminate the Terminator Gene Organic Consumers Association Contributed by Douglas Narveson Sign Petition to United Nations Consumer, farmer, and environmental organizations across the globe are mobilizing to stop the legalization and commercialization of the controversial Terminator Gene … Continue reading →

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Congressman Conyers Asks For Our Help with Election Reform

Posted on February 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 Congressman Conyers Asks For Our Help with Election Reform JohnConyers.com Sign the petition to support the Conyers/Dodd omnibus election reform legislation.   Dear Friend: As 109th Congress convenes, I write to thank you for the energy and resources you continue … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: WQPT Fears So-Called “Moral Values” Voters, Won’t Run Show Featuring Lesbians

Posted on February 7, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert:  WQPT Fears So-Called “Moral Values” Voters, Won't Run Show Featuring Lesbians Submitted by Alta Price, Democracy for the Quad Cities  WQPT won't run 'Buster' episode featuring lesbians Moline's public television station, WQPT, has decided not to air an … Continue reading →

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