Category Archives: Calls to Action

Take Down Steve King Campaign Events This Week

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Trish Nelson

From the Take Down King website: Thousands of calls, hundreds of flyers, dozens of sign-ups, and multiple cities organized in just a few weeks? That’s the power of everyday people like you getting together and fighting back with Women Against … Continue reading →

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How What Happens In The National Petroleum Reserve Affects Iowa

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The following is a Guest Opinion published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen Thursday. [BFIA ACTION ALERT:   “The National Petroleum Reserve is home to vast numbers of wildlife — waterfowl, shorebirds, caribou, bears and others. Tundra swans, snow geese, brant, pintail … Continue reading →

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Limbaugh Polluting The Iowa Airwaves

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We won’t repost Rush’s most recent disgusting comments, but if you’re sick of it, contact your local radio station. In Iowa Limbaugh is on the air on KCPS Burlington, WMT Cedar Rapids, WOC Quad Cities, WHO Des Moines, WDBQ Dubuque, … Continue reading →

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Good News Bad News From Mike Gronstal

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

February 23, 2012 Dear Friend, First, let me tell you the good news. Democrats in the Iowa Senate have remained focused on Job Growth, Education and mainstream, Middle Class Priorities. We balanced the budget without raising taxes and kept Iowa … Continue reading →

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How To End A War Before It Starts

Posted on February 9, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

War With Iran is Senseless There has been no “winner” in our war in Iraq. There would be no winners in any war with Iran. If there were ever a time for diplomacy, it is now. If there were ever … Continue reading →

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Overturn Citizens United

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Overturn Citizens United.  National Week of Action Begins January 16. Get involved.  Find out how. United4thePeople.org  

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The Other Iowa Caucus Tuesday, January 3rd

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a chance to discuss actual issues. “Hawkeye Vision 2012: Caucusing for Working Families“ Presented by the Americans for Democratic Action Education Fund. Please join us for a political roundtable featuring key Democratic leaders who will offer the progressive viewpoint … Continue reading →

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National Day Of Action For Jobs: Iowa Events

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

CCI members are standing with our Brothers & Sisters in Labor today to demand good paying jobs – not more cuts – from our elected officials. Today, November 17th is a national day of action. CCI members in Johnson County, … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Ways You Can Help Take Your Country Back This Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

1 – Participate in Bank Transfer Day Nov. 5 Saturday, November 5 · 9:00am – 5:00pm FOR MORE INFO: http://facebook.com/nov.fifth Together we can ensure that these banking institutions will always remember the 5th of November. If we shift our funds … Continue reading →

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How You Can Protect Iowa’s Soil and Water in the Farm Bill

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Trish Nelson

From Iowa Environmental Council – iaenvironment.org/ Protect Iowa’s Soil and Water in the Farm Bill Restore the Conservation Compliance Covenant   Take Action! Calls and emails needed by Tuesday Nov. 1 US lawmakers are currently proposing major changes to the Farm … Continue reading →

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