Category Archives: How You Can Help

Resolution Opposing Possible Bush Pardons

Posted on November 22, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Resolution Opposing Possible Bush Pardons AfterDowningStreet.orgHere's a resolution, hot off the presses from Jerrold Nadler, Chair of the Constitution Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee: H.RES.1531, “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the pResident of the United … Continue reading →

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Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3

Posted on November 1, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3 WHAT: The band, O.A.R. (Of a Revolution), will host a town hall meeting with Oxfam America and 1Sky, to discuss climate change with young people on … Continue reading →

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Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31

Posted on October 30, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Early Voting in Iowa Surpasses 400,000; Obama in Des Moines Friday, Oct. 31 Iowa's early vote total has now reached 400,829, with that number being made up of Democrats — 48.3%, Republicans — 28.6%, and No Party — 23.1%, according … Continue reading →

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Calling All Iowans: The Great 5th District Needs Your Help!

Posted on October 22, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Calling All Iowans: The Great 5th District Needs Your Help! by Linda ThiemanWe’re down to the wire here, with less than two weeks to go before we get yet another chance to eject Congressman Steve King (R) from office here … Continue reading →

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Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area

Posted on October 21, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Events: Find Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area Go here and then click on Find Events.Here are just a few of the many Iowa events listed for this week. Vote Early for Change! It's Easy!! (Early Voting Event)The Broadway Neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Trouble the Water Opens in Des Moines Friday, October 10

Posted on October 8, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Trouble the Water Opens in Des Moines Friday, October 10 The award-winning documentary Trouble the Water opens this Friday, October 10th, at The Fleur Cinema in Des Moines.The film tells an extraordinary story of one family's survival of the flooding … Continue reading →

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“Tell the Truth” Picket & Rally

Posted on September 13, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

DFA National Action: Ask the Media to “Tell the Truth” about the War The following Media Advisory was sent to all local media in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas of Eastern Iowa: Scheduled Event — Davenport, IA Event: “Tell the Truth” … Continue reading →

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The YearlyKos Made Me Vomit

Posted on August 7, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The YearlyKos Made Me Vomit By Rachel Griffiths Frantically I pulled over to the side of the road, got out of the car and vomited. Less than an hour ago I had been excitedly talking, laughing, cheering and learning at … Continue reading →

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The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

Posted on June 7, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Progressive Iowa NetworkOrganizing Summit Saturday, June 9, 2007 Iowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St.Iowa City, IA 52240 9 AM – 3PMAgenda:1. Welcome2. Introductions3. Why a Progressive Network is important for Iowa4. Democracy for America – Support for Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

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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