Monthly Archives: February 2008

Are Progressive Listserves Arbitrarily being Blocked by AT&T?

Posted on February 29, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

Are Progressive Listserves Arbitarily being Blocked by AT&T? By Caroline Vernon     A few months back, PACG (Progressive Action for the Common Good) started experiencing problems with our members dropping off our email list.  Oddly, as site administrator, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Choice, Civil Liberties, Congress, Corporate Greed, Internet Issues, Main Page, Media Bias, National News, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Community | Comments Off on Are Progressive Listserves Arbitrarily being Blocked by AT&T?

Support Post-Election Audits for Iowa this November

Posted on February 28, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Support Post-Election Audits for Iowa this November By Sean Flaherty, IVI Dear Friends, We are close to victory in the fight for paper ballot systems in Iowa, but we need your help on an equally important component of secure elections: … Continue reading →

Posted in Iowans for Voting Integrity, Main Page, Verified Voting | Comments Off on Support Post-Election Audits for Iowa this November

EMILY’s List Training Tonight and Thursday in Des Moines

Posted on February 27, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

EMILY's List Training Tonight and Thursday in Des Moines By The Democratic Activist Women's Network EMILY’s ListPolitical Opportunity ProgramPresentsDemocratic Pro-Choice Progressive Women2008 Candidate & Activist Campaign Training Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 5:00pm to 9:00pmIowa Historical Building, 600 East Locust Street, … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Page | Comments Off on EMILY’s List Training Tonight and Thursday in Des Moines

Planned Parenthood Lobby Day is March 5th, 2008

Posted on February 26, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Planned Parenthood Lobby Day is March 5th, 2008 By Planned Parenthood of IowaSave the Date!Lobby Day is March 5th, 2008 Join us as activists and staff head to the Capitol to take our Prevention First agenda to legislators.Lobby Day includes … Continue reading →

Posted in Choice, Main Page | Comments Off on Planned Parenthood Lobby Day is March 5th, 2008

Visit Iowa Farms Agritourism Conference Planned for March 15

Posted on February 25, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Visit Iowa Farms Agritourism Conference Planned for March 15 By ISU Extension Once upon a time, most Iowans had some connection to agriculture. Today, a very small percentage of Iowan’s population is involved in production agriculture. However, the lure of … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming, Main Page | Comments Off on Visit Iowa Farms Agritourism Conference Planned for March 15

Evening at Emma’s: African American Women’s Health Night

Posted on February 23, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Evening at Emma's: African American Women's Health Night By Karen KubbyThe Emma Goldman Clinic is hosting its 3rd Annual African American Women's Health Night on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 4 to 8pm. Free health care services will be provided … Continue reading →

Posted in Choice, Main Page | Comments Off on Evening at Emma’s: African American Women’s Health Night

Increased help for Veterans, Less Help for Vulnerable Children

Posted on February 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Increased help for Veterans, Less Help for Vulnerable Children By Keith Kreiman, Iowa SenateThe 2008 session of the Legislature is not running at a fast clip if speed is measured in the number of bills that have been debated in … Continue reading →

Posted in Main Page, Veterans | Comments Off on Increased help for Veterans, Less Help for Vulnerable Children

Attend Listening Posts and Weigh in on Transportation Funding; February 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th

Posted on February 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Attend Listening Posts and Weigh in on Transportation Funding; February 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th By Stephanie Weisenbach, Program Coordinator, 1000 Friends of IowaWe have an opportunity on our hands to shape the future of Iowa’s transportation system to better … Continue reading →

Posted in 1000 Friends of Iowa, Main Page | 1 Comment

Join members of CCI on March 4th and make your voice heard at the capitol!

Posted on February 20, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Join members of CCI on March 4th and make your voice heard at the capitol! By ICCIRally & Lobby DayTuesday, March 4th10 AM – 3 PMFirst Floor Rotunda of the State CapitolDes Moines Following a high energy rally, we will … Continue reading →

Posted in ICCI, Main Page | Comments Off on Join members of CCI on March 4th and make your voice heard at the capitol!

National Clean Up Dynegy Launch

Posted on February 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

National Clean Up Dynegy Launch By the Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club is launching a national grassroots campaign tomorrow (Wed. 2/20) to urge Houston-based coal giant Dynegy/LS Power to clean up its act. Event information and details below. Also of interest: … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Main Page | Comments Off on National Clean Up Dynegy Launch