PROGRESSIVE COALITION OF CENTRAL IOWA and PROGRESSIVE ADVOCACY OF CENTRAL IOWA Purpose Statement

By PCCI and PACI

This came to me from the folks at the Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa and Progressive Advocay of Central Iowa. I wanted to post this in response to those who wonder what exactly Progressives do, and how their views are unique.

Who We Are

The term "progressive," means progress or improvement through social and governmental reforms. These reforms include working for peace with justice internationally and at home, repudiating pre-emptive and unilateral engagement in war, defending the equality of all persons, protecting the environment, championing opportunity and well-being not only for the privileged few but for every human being.   Progressives believe in promoting humane and compassionate policies that put people first, and progressives stand for integrity, openness and confratenrity in government. These ideals represent the highest of moral values.

Why the Need for Coalitions?

At times a nation and its leaders can lose sight of these values or let them diminish.  For this reason, it is necessary and prudent for persons and for social, business and government entities who hold to these values to unite in lifting them up to the benefit of all humankind.  One of the strategic ways in which this can happen is for progressive organizations and individuals to work together in coalitions, thereby enhancing their strength and effectiveness in promoting healthy and positive changes where needed. It is on this premise that the Progressive Coalition of Central Iowa and the Progressive Advocacy of Central Iowa have been created.

What We Do

We facilitate networking, build mutual support, carry out and support educational activities, do advocacy, and serve as a catalyst in establishing two-way communication with elected officials, community leaders and candidates for public office. 

  What I Missed While on Ragbrai

By Sam Garchik

I missed Mohammed's run for governor, the GOP SoS candidate quitting, and a fight at the Register about whether or not Ragbrai is news. However, I got back around the same time as Nussle and Flow, which is covering Nussle's Ragbrai ride in the same fair and balanced manner we have come to expect from this site. He's on Day 2 today, so stay tuned as Jimmy's ride across Iowa gets the honest coverage it deserves.

Meanwhile, John Edwards' Pac is having another one of those on-line vote things. Candidates Braley and Boswell are featured, and more info on them and the rest of the candidates can be found here.  Make sure to vote for them. They need all the help they can get.

Finally, Chris Woods points out the political soapbox schedule at the state fair. Let's hope no one gets the "Art Small can speak, but only during the big veteran's day parade and only if he stands next to the army band," treatment.