Category Archives: Rapid Response

Protest Locations In Iowa If Mueller Is Fired

Posted on December 23, 2017 by

Well we have all heard the rumors. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia warned about it once again Wednesday on the floor of the US Senate. Rep. Jackie Speier of California warned us about it over the weekend. The “IT” I … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck’s Attacks On Progressives Don’t Belong On Iowa Public Airwaves

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

By Alta Price, M.D. Glenn Beck attacks “progressives” by lying about us and our vision for the country. And he does it by emotionally spouting paranoid conspiracy theories that incite those so consumed by anger and fear, or so out … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Civil Liberties, Corporate Greed, Counterpoint, Democracy for America, DFIA, How You Can Help, Main Page, Media Bias, Media Reform, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Community, Radio, Rapid Response

Trish and Ellen Step Down from RR

Posted on April 25, 2008 by

Trish and Ellen Step Down from RR By Iowa RRGreetings, everyone!After four years of building and nurturing the Rapid Response list-serve, we have decided to step down from our positions as Iowa Coordinators. We will remain on the list as … 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

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

“Tell the Truth” Picket & Rally

Posted on September 13, 2007 by

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

Help build the RR list at District 2 workshop

Posted on July 19, 2007 by

Help build the RR list at District 2 workshop By Rapid ResponseDistrict 2 Rapid Responders,   If you are planning to be in attendance at the District 2 workshop July 28 in North Liberty (details below), please consider volunteering to help … Continue reading →

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Call To get Sicko in Iowa

Posted on July 11, 2007 by

Call To get Sicko in Iowa By Rapid Response Two items:   (1) There was an article in the IC Press-Citizen the other day that the local theatre managers had reported receiving only “a few” calls about SICKO.  Are we going … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Main Page, Rapid Response

The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

Posted on June 7, 2007 by

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

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

Posted on May 17, 2007 by

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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