Category Archives: Voter-owned Iowa

The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

Posted on June 7, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

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 bfiacarolinevernon

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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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

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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Email or Call to Support Clean Elections

Posted on April 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Email or Call to Support Clean Elections By Public Campaign Action Fund (Reposted from Bleeding Heartland) Due to some technical issues, Blog for Iowa has been down this week. However, we have them fixed, and are ready to roll. Let's … Continue reading →

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Rally for VOICE on Wednesday in Des Moines

Posted on April 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Rally for VOICE on Wednesday in Des Moines By Moveon.Org The Iowa General Assembly is debating a bill to adopt Clean Elections—public financing for candidates in legislative and statewide races. Clean Elections is a proven policy working in states like … Continue reading →

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Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns..

Posted on March 28, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Reposts of Fralick and Lindsey Columns Eric Fralick and Tom Lindsey wrote great columns this past weekend. Fralick's was in the Register, Lindsey's on Political Fallout. Fralick first, then Lindsey What Bullying is All About: In Commentary or Teen Culture, … Continue reading →

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Correction to VOICE List

Posted on March 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Correction to VOICE List The subcommittee considering VOICE included one wrong name.  Instead of Republican Dwayne Alons, the Republican member of the subcommittee is Rod Roberts.  He can be reached at: Rod.Roberts@legis.state.ia.us or by calling the House Switchboard at (515) … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE Monday, March 26th!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Urgent Action Needed – Call on VOICE – Monday, March 26th! From Progressive Action for the Common Good http://www.qcprogressiveaction.org   As many of you may know, PACG has put out many calls to action on VOICE – Voter Owned Iowa Clean … Continue reading →

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Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Century of the Common Iowan ROCKS! By Sam GarchikCheck out what COTCI had to say about the DFA Training in Cedar Rapids. First this on Loebsack, then this on Tom and Christy. Also, be sure to follow-up on the action … Continue reading →

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Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE)

Posted on February 24, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections (VOICE) By Ed Falllon Dear Friends, In this update, I want to limit our conversation to two things:  (1) my support for John Edwards, and (2) campaign finance reform legislation before the Iowa House.JOHN EDWARDS Many … Continue reading →

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