Category Archives: Progressive Community

“Tell the Truth” Picket & Rally

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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PACG Fall Summit – Spiritual Progressives Conference

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

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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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Rove, Romney & Gouliani

Rove, Romney & Ghouliani by Propagandee August 13, 2007 When pro-war Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was asked if any of his five sons had volunteered for military service, he replied that they were showing their support “for our nation by…helping … 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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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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Robert Bowman to speak on Iraq War

Robert Bowman to speak on Iraq War By PCCI The Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa presents Dr. Robert Bowman who will speak on the Iraq war and the possible U.S. invasion of Iran. Tuesday, April 24, 200, 7:00 p.m at the … Continue reading

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