Category Archives: Progressive Community

This Week in Media

This Week in Media The “must read” of the week is “When Message and Medium Look to Fool” by Leonard Pitts Jr.  It takes on the Bush administration's abuse of the media both here and in Iraq.  “…while political manipulation … Continue reading

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Women Voters See Health Care as Moral Issue

  Women Voters See Health Care as Moral Issue CQ.com by Gregory L. Giroux Health care has long been a paramount policy issue for voters – and one on which the Democratic Party traditionally has polled decidedly more favorably than … Continue reading

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair taxes, and a healthy future for our community Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:00-8:30 … Continue reading

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Iowans for Better Local TV: The Time To Act Is Now

  Iowans for Better Local TV:  The Time To Act Is Now IBLTV.Org Iowans for Better Local Television, Iowa's grassroots media reform group, is now leading an effort to ask the FCC to hold a hearing to review whether Iowans … Continue reading

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A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU

A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU Today a press conference was held in Moline, IL.  It was to notify the press that TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SATURDAY, DECEMBER … Continue reading

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ALTA’S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP

ALTA'S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP Saturday, November 19th saw about 30 folks assemble for informal, informative discussions with IOWA elected officials.  Our own DFQC's ALTA PRICE organized the event held at the Bettendorf Community Center.  It was a chance for concerned citizens … Continue reading

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Michael Moore: Give It Up, George!

Michael Moore: Give It Up, George! 11/19/05 Dear Mr. Bush: I would like to extend my hand and invite you to join us, the mainstream American majority. We, the people – that's the majority of the people – share these … Continue reading

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PACG SUMMIT II/PART II

Progressive Action For The Common Good Summit II/Part II We were hungry for knowledge, we were hungry for a new direction, we were hungry for action.  The atmosphere was wide open with the charged energy of minds willing to learn … Continue reading

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A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart: Low Prices at what cost?

   A Town Hall Meeting on Wal-Mart:  Low Prices at what cost? A Town Hall discussion on ensuring Iowa’s workers have fair and equal access to affordable, quality health care. Monday, November 147:00-8:00 PMIowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A123 … Continue reading

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ACLU Commends Congressional Steps to Restore Essential Checks in Patriot Act

  ACLU Commends Congressional Steps to Restore Essential Checks in Patriot Act American Civil Liberties Union WASHINGTON -The U.S. House voted [this week] to reject the Bush Administration’s demand that Congress limit its role in overseeing Patriot Act powers and … Continue reading

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