Category Archives: Corporate Greed

We Must TAKE Our Country Back!

We Must TAKE Our Country Back! By Caroline Vernon Whether it’s health care, the cost of education, our environment or global trade, Corporate America is holding us all hostage to the almighty dollar. Greed continues to trump need as corporations … Continue reading →

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Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities

Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities By James Lee As the Election Season closes in on the Quad Cities, people are looking at the vast challenges facing our country and … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian Political Brain

The Authoritarian Political Brain by Propagandee September 3, 2007 Drew Westen's The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation helps explain the neuro-cognitive mechanisms involved in rationalizing away inconvenient truths, something we all do … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update By Caroline VernonThis Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Take the Bus to the US Social Forum Jun 27th

Take the Bus to the US Social Forum June 27thMark Your Calendars for the Progressive Event of the Year! By Caroline Vernon PACG is working on securing a bus (or two) to take a large Iowa contingent to Atlanta, Georgia … Continue reading →

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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date! By Caroline Vernon On Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, activists and legislators from across the state will converge on Iowa City for our first 2007 Democracy for Iowa Organizing Summit.  We … Continue reading →

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Senator Grassley, Protect Medicare Beneficiaries, NOT Drug Company Profits!

Senator Grassley, Protect Medicare Beneficiaries, NOT Drug Company Profits! By Caroline VernonOn Thursday, May 10th, a coalition of concerned citizens representing various organizations came together to hold a press conference in front of Senator Charles Grassley’s downtown Davenport office. The … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE Monday, March 26th!

Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE – Monday, March 26th! From Progressive Action for the Common Good http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org   As many of you may know, PACG has put out many calls to action on VOICE – Voter Owned Iowa Clean … Continue reading →

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CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY!

CAFO Bill HF873 on Life Support at Iowa Statehouse – Call TODAY! From Molly Regan mjregan@ mchsi.com (excerpts from Lynn Heuss – I'm for Iowa)   Despite overwhelming support from citizens and community leaders, HF 873, a bill regulating CAFOs, has … Continue reading →

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Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines

Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines By Stevie Converse Join us at our forum Saturday March 10 at the Clive City Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Cable Franchise Fees Des Moines Register March 6, 2007 … Continue reading →

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