Category Archives: Iowa in the News

We Must TAKE Our Country Back!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

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

Posted on October 23, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

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 →

Posted in Big Government, Calls to Action, Candidates, Choice, Civil Liberties, Clean Elections, Congress, Corporate Greed, Democracy for America, DFQC, Education, Energy, Environment, GOP, Health Care & Medicare, Immigration, Iowa in the News, Jobs, Local Events, Main Page, Peace, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Community, Rapid Response, Sustainability | Comments Off on Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities

“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 →

Posted in Calls to Action, Democracy for America, DFQC, How You Can Help, Iowa Blogosphere, Iowa in the News, Local Events, Main Page, Media Bias, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Community, Rapid Response | Comments Off on “Tell the Truth” Picket & Rally

PACG Fall Summit – Spiritual Progressives Conference

Posted on September 9, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Progressive Action for the Common Good – Quad Cities Fall Summit Spiritual Progressives Conference Theme: Living Our Faith:  Integrating Values & Politics in the Heartland Friday – Saturday, November 2 & 3, 2007First Congregational Church – United Church of Christ2201 … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Great Tools: IOWA, Iowa Blogosphere, Iowa in the News, Iowa Voters, Local Events, Main Page, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Community | Comments Off on PACG Fall Summit – Spiritual Progressives Conference

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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Why should you care about the Fair Share debate in the Iowa Legislature?

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Trish Nelson

The Prairie Progressive You probably know that Iowa is an Open Shop (so-called “Right-to-Work”) state in which individuals who are represented by a union have to pay at least their Fair Share of the costs the union incurs in administering … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

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 →

Posted in Big Government, Calls to Action, Candidates, Clean Elections, Congress, Corporate Greed, Democracy for America, DFQC, Education, Election Day Registration, Energy, Environment, Farming, How You Can Help, ICCI, Instant Runnoff Voting, Iowa Blogosphere, Iowa Federation of Labor, Iowa in the News, Iowans for Voting Integrity, Jobs, Labor, Local Events, Main Page, National News, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Advocacy of Central Iowa, Progressive Coaltion of Central Iowa, Progressive Community, Rapid Response, Verified Voting, Voter-owned Iowa | 1 Comment

IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa

Posted on December 9, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa Iowa Policy Project senior research consultant Colin Gordon has issued a  new report for the IPP, “Prescriptions and Placebos: Fixing Health Care in Iowa.”To view the report, see:<http://www.iowafiscal.org/2006docs/061127-health-full-format.pdf&gt; To view the executive summary, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruce Braley, Calls to Action, Chet Culver, Congress, Corporate Greed, David Loebsack, Democracy for America, DFQC, Ed Fallon, Education, Elesha Gayman, Health Care & Medicare, Iowa in the News, Iowans for Sensible Priorities, Leonard Boswell, Main Page, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Advocacy of Central Iowa, Progressive Coaltion of Central Iowa, Progressive Community, Selden Spencer | Comments Off on IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa

Mr. Nussle Goes Back to Iowa

Posted on October 1, 2006 by Trish Nelson

   Mr. Nussle Goes Back to Iowa The Prairie Progressive by Jae Retz Remember that old Frank Capra classic about a man without a political bone in his body going to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Washington to replace a deceased … Continue reading →

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