Category Archives: How You Can Help

Action Alert: Contact Your County Auditor ASAP for VVPAT

Posted on May 7, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  ACTION ALERT:  Contact Your County Auditor ASAP for VVPAT in Iowa **PLEASE PASS THIS ON*** VVPAT can still be saved before the legislature adjourns.  We need the county auditors to get behind it.  We are asking everyone to contact … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

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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Volunteer Opportunity: Living Lands and Waters Needs YOU!

Posted on April 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

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

Posted on April 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  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

Posted on April 28, 2005 by bfialindathieman

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

Posted on April 25, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  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

Posted on April 24, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

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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Join Ed Fallon’s Campaign for Governor

Posted on April 21, 2005 by bfialindathieman

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

Posted on April 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

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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Progressive Action in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Progressive Action in the Quad Cities by Caroline Vernon Progressive Action For The Common Good is a group of Quad Cities citizens who are committed to working together in order to rebuild an active community interested in promoting progressive values … Continue reading →

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