Category Archives: Progressive Action for the Common Good

Feature Friday: Progressive Action For The Common Good

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Paul Deaton

One of the most active progressive groups one never hears about outside their Quad-Cities base is Progressive Action for the Common Good. “As progressives, we empower people to take action for positive change and social justice by coordinating a network … Continue reading →

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Taking Action 101: Progressive Action For The Common Good Workshop

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Trish Nelson

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017 1:30-400 pm Doors open at 12:30 pm for networking Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25, 4600 46th Ave., Rock Island, IL Materials fee: $10.00 Adults/$5.00 Seniors and students/ Waived for volunteers* CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE OR … Continue reading →

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Alex Lawson of Social Security Works to Speak at PACG

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

DAVENPORT— Progressive Action for the Common Good will host Social Security Works executive director Alex Lawson at their next Community Networking Night on Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Lawson will give an hour long presentation titled, “Taking Back the … Continue reading →

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Quad Cities 5th Annual 2012 Earth Charter Summit

Posted on September 7, 2012 by bfiacarolinevernon

2012 Earth Charter Summit on Economic Justice You’re Invited! Quad Cities 5th Annual 2012 Earth Charter Summit: Saturday, September 15, 2012 9:00am – 3:00pm Western Illinois University Riverfront Campus 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL Keynote Speaker: Ellen Augustine, M.A.,  notmypriorities.org … 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 altapricehome

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 →

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One Iowan’s Reflections on a Community Garden

Posted on November 11, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

Reflections On A Community Garden “There is nothing more political than food.” – Dick Fallow by Jade Kai My next trip to the PACG  Progressive Action for the Common Good Community Garden at 13th and Grand will be bittersweet.   I … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Will Take Place In Davenport, Iowa

Posted on October 4, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Will Take Place In Davenport, Iowa earthcharterinaction.org 4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Saturday, October 16, 2010 Twelve days from now the 4th Annual Earth Charter Summit will take place in the Quad Cities. The mission … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Covering the Uninsured in Iowa (and Illinois) is a Moral Issue

Posted on March 9, 2010 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: Covering the Uninsured in Iowa (and Illinois) is a Moral Issue by Alta Price, M.D.Spring brings Cover the Uninsured Week, March 14 – 20, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. I wrote about it last … Continue reading →

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Corporations are Not People! – PUBLIC PROTEST in Quad Cities, Iowa

Posted on February 9, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

Calling All Iowans!  Corporations are Not People! – PUBLIC PROTEST   By Caroline Vernon The Corporate Reform forum of Progressive Action for the Common Good and other partner organizations invite you to attend a PUBLIC RALLY in PROTEST of the recent … Continue reading →

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When the Paycheck Stops: A Forum on the Economic Crisis to be Held in the Quad Cities

Posted on November 30, 2009 by bfiatracykurowski

When the Paycheck Stops: A Forum on the Economic Crisis to be Held in the Quad Cities When the Paycheck Stops:  A Community Meeting for the Unemployed, Under-employed and Anxiously-employed Tues, Dec. 1st, Wed, Dec. 2nd, Thur, Dec. 3rd5:30-7:30pm each … Continue reading →

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