Category Archives: Progressive Community

Change the Course Campaign!

Posted on April 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Change the Course Campaign by Sam Garchik This just in from Michelle Vanderhoff on the “Change the Course” campaign: We are trying to get a debate on House floor on Iraq. Quad Cities and Progressive Action for the Common Good are … Continue reading →

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Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC

Posted on April 19, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

      Working Toward Economic Justice in the QC: By Caroline Vernon “Tax-Day” Leadership planning session and Wake-Up Walmart Demonstration We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to “get active“. Over a dozen community leaders and concerned citizens started … Continue reading →

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Tax-Day Wal-Mart Demonstration in the Quad Cities

Posted on April 14, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Tax Day Walmart Demonstration by Caroline VernonTax- Day Walmart Demonstration – in the Quad CitiesMaking a push for the Fair Share For Health Care Bill Saturday, April 15th12:30pm – 1:30pmNortheast corner of 53rd & Elmore(parking at Staples)DavenportFriends,Iowa needs our … Continue reading →

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Just Try and Go West, Old Man

Posted on April 13, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Just Try to Go West, Old Man By Sam Garchik In 2008, there is going to be consensus among Democrats and Greens that the war in Iraq was wrong, abortion should be legal, rich people should pay more taxes, … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY LEGISLATIVE FORUM/PART B

Posted on March 5, 2006 by bfiamollyreagan

FEBRUARY LEGISLATIVE FORUM/PART B   As promised, I am giving a second report on the Senators' and Representatives' Legislative Forum held at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IOWA, which took place Saturday, February 25th. A question from a young man, Andrew, … Continue reading →

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FALLON WINS DELEGATE COUNT IN POLK, JOHNSON AND STORY COUNTY CONVENTIONS

Posted on March 5, 2006 by bfialindathieman

FALLON WINS DELEGATE COUNT IN POLK, JOHNSON AND STORY COUNTY CONVENTIONS In results from three Democratic county conventions that broke into preference groups for governor on Saturday, State Representative Ed Fallon finished above all his opponents, including Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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A La Carte Price on FCC’s Menu

Posted on February 20, 2006 by Trish Nelson

A La Carte Price on FCC's Menu Free Press The 2006 FCC says the 2004 FCC got it wrong on à la carte cable choice, largely because it relied on a faulty study conducted by industry consultants Booz Allen Hamilton. … Continue reading →

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Help Bring Air America Radio to Cedar Rapids-Iowa City

Posted on February 18, 2006 by Trish Nelson

  Help bring Air America Radio to the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor Hey, radio fans, are you tired of Rush Limbaugh and the right wing lies, distortions, and propaganda every time you turn on the radio for news?   Well, … Continue reading →

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Report on Health Care Lobby Day in Des Moines

Posted on February 16, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

   Report on Health Care Lobby Day in Des Moines by Caroline Vernoncontributions by Karen Metcalf On February 7th, many health care advocates from across the state came together in association with Democracy For America, Democracy For Iowa and Iowa … Continue reading →

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This Week In Media

Posted on February 13, 2006 by bfiaarronwings

 This Week in Media  PATV.TV You Don't Know What You Got Til' It's Gone… Public Access Television is facing a number of battles in the House and Senate.  Today, February 13, is the last day for submitting your concerns to the … Continue reading →

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