Category Archives: Local Control

2009 QC Earth Charter Summit – Local Foods

2009 QC Earth Charter SummitBuilding a Local Foods Movement By Caroline Vernon You’re invited to attend! The 2009 Quad Cities Earth Charter Summit“Building a Local Foods Movement”Saturday, September 26, 2009, 9am-3pmAugustana College – Wallenberg HallLocal Food is the theme of … Continue reading

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Mindfully Green in 2009 and Beyond

Happy New Year progressive family! I wanted to share with you all the details of the upcoming Inaugural Ball here in the Quad Cities at the Davenport River Center on January 20th… but that will have to be the subject … Continue reading

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EMMA ROCKS!

EMMA ROCKS! By Karen Kubby Emma Rocks! is a fun and exciting musical event to benefit the Emma Goldman Clinic. It is a participatory musical competition to be held on Saturday March 29 from 7pm-9pm at the historic Englert Theatre … Continue reading

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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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An Evening on Sustainability: Protecting the Environment, Promoting the Economy, and Preserving our Future

An Evening on Sustainability: Protecting the Environment, Promoting the Economy, and Preserving our Future By Dave MurphyOn Tuesday, October 9, Iowa Farmers Union will host a panel discussion at Drake University that celebrates the environment, responsible agricultural practices, renewable energy … Continue reading

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The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

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

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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Food for Thought: Beware the CAFOs.

Food for Thought: Beware the CAFOs Originally Published In Radish Magazine By Dave MurphyPrinted and digital copies of this image are available for purchase. Digital delivery within minutes. Click here for details.SubmittedThe future construction of a new Triumph Foods slaughterhouse … 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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Guest Opinion: What Has Democrats Running Scared in CAFO Regulation?

Guest Opinion: What Has Democrats Running Scared in CAFO Regulation? By Francis Thicke Proponents of reinstating local control of Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) approached this year’s legislative session with great optimism. After years of being thwarted the by the … Continue reading

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