Des Moines, IA
We collected events from February 2017-February 2018 and are no longer active. You can download the events, locations, organizers, and signs.
December 7, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Net Neutrality protest: Des Moines Verizon store
The new chairman of the FCC was a top guy at Verizon, and he just called a vote to kill net neutrality. On December 7, one week before the vote, we'll protest at retail stores across the U.S. and demand that Congress stop Verizon’s FCC from...
December 7, 2017, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
The Listening Tour: Des Moines
Are you concerned about the hatred, bigotry, and violence we are seeing in our country? Do you believe all people should be treated equally and with respect in our communities and by lawmakers? Do you wonder what the best way is to stand...
December 11, 2017, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Housing Justice Working Group Meeting
Come to talk about the continued fight for housing justice in Des Moines. We'll spend this meeting focusing on homelessness in our community, as well as how we can work together as renters under capitalism to make sure that we all have fair,...
December 12, 2017, 3:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Speak Out at Governor Reynolds Budget Hearing!
Governor Kim Reynolds & Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg are holding a public budget hearing from 3:30-4:30 PM on Tuesday, December 12th at the capitol -- will you be there to speak out?
Gov. Reynolds keeps giving away...
December 14, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Public Comment Meeting - Des Moines
The Iowa Department of Human Services would like to hear your comments about the transition to the IA Health Link managed care program. IA Health Link public comment meetings are held in varying locations throughout Iowa to gather input on the...
December 14, 2017, 6:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Polk County Dems Holiday Party
Join the Polk County Democrats family as we celebrate the holidays and look back on a successful year. New neighborhood groups, new members, and a string of wildly successful events. We have so much to be thankful for.
Admission is free...
December 15, 2017, 11:45 am
Des Moines, IA
Crossroads: The Resurgence of Public Antisemitism
**RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12.** Please email info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or call 515.279.8715. If you make a reservation and are unable to attend, payment for your reservation is appreciated if you do not cancel...
December 17, 2017, 10:30 am
Des Moines, IA
Attend the next UU LAW meeting!
Monthly meeting
December 18, 2017, 6:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Polk Dems December Meeting with Jim Mowrer
Jim Mowrer is a Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State. A combat veteran, Jim worked for the Pentagon when he returned from Iraq. While overseas, he learned firsthand how difficult it was to vote absentee as he tried to coordinate...
December 19, 2017, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
5th Annual Progress Iowa Holiday Party!
Join us for Progress Iowa's 5th annual holiday party!
We will have a terrific lineup of speakers again this year - and if you buy your ticket early you'll be the first to know who they are! Some of our past speakers have included...
December 19, 2017, 6:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Medicaid Showdown: Next Steps
Last week, we met with representatives from DHS and United Health Care to share our concerns about the mismanagement of Medicaid in Iowa.
On December 19, we're coming together at the CCI office to discuss strategy about our next...
December 20, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Gathering of Gratitude Holiday Party
An informal gathering of gratitude to thank all who've been active in the work of Bold Iowa this year. We also want to thank the many people who've worked with Ed, Maddie and Forrest to make the Fallon Forum a successful alternative to shock-...
January 6, 2018, 9:00 am
Des Moines, IA
Legislative Kickoff Trip to the Capitol
Come Join Us on our Legislative Kickoff Trip to the Capitol!
Our team of legislative experts will give a fun and approachable tour of our beautiful State House as they explain:
- How to approach your legislators for a meeting...
January 7, 2018, 4:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
DSA Reading Group: The Wretched of The Earth
This month in our reading group we'll be discussing Frantz Fanon's landmark text on colonialism, The Wretched of The Earth. Fanon was a psychiatrist, philosopher, and Algerian revolutionary whose writings have inspired anti-colonialist and anti...
January 8, 2018, 9:00 am
Des Moines, IA
We The People #SpeakUpIowa
Join us in the Rotunda Monday 1/8/2018 9am to 11am for a citizen's swearing-in ceremony for our own Oath of Resistance. Come re-dedicate your commitment to Resist! #SpeakUpIowa
January 8, 2018, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Asian & Latino Coalition Board Meeting
Asian & Latino Coalition Board Meeting Monday, January 8th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #33 2501 Bell Ave., Des Moines
Special guest speakers: Candidates for United States Congress - 3rd Congressional...
January 13, 2018, 12:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Democracia en Acción
UN ENTRENAMIENTO CÍVICO PARA LIDERES Y INMIGRANTES: COMO HABLAR CON LEGISLADORES, EL PROCESO LEGISLATIVO, QUIENES SON MIS OFICIALES ELECTOS Y MAS
Gratis Cuidado de ninos Comida
January 15, 2018, 6:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Polk County Dems January Meeting with Nate Boulton
Senator Nate Boulton represents the Northeast side of Des Moines. Growing up in a union family, he quickly found in his voice on labor issues at the Statehouse. He led the defense on collective bargaining rights during the 2017 legislative...
January 17, 2018, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Roe on the Rocks
Join RAYGUNshirts and Planned Parenthood for Roe on the Rocks, honoring the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. After a year of nonstop attacks on our reproductive rights, it's more important than ever to come together and celebrate this...
January 18, 2018, 12:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Iowa APSE Day on the Hill 2018
Join your Iowa APSE colleagues from around the state at our APSE Day on the Hill event! It is more important than ever to talk to your legislators about supporting Iowans with disabilities to find and maintain employment! The 2018 Day...
January 19, 2018, 11:45 am
Des Moines, IA
Crossroads | But They Never Listen!
But They Never Listen! Using your Voice Effectively at the Statehouse
It can be frustrating when you try time and again to talk with elected leaders and don’t get the results you expect. Can you do things differently? Are there better...
January 20, 2018, 8:00 am
Des Moines, IA
If You Can’t Hear Our Voice, Hear Our Vote: Des Moines Women's March 2018
We’re marching on January 20, 2018 and we're asking you to join us! On the anniversary weekend of the historic 2017 Women's March worldwide, we’re inviting everyone back to the Iowa Sate Capitol. This is not a re-enactment of last year’s march...
January 23, 2018, 9:30 am
Des Moines, IA
Healthcare Showdown Lobby Day at the Statehouse
We set the stage for our healthcare fight on Dec. 5 when we confronted Gov. Reynolds’ DHS and the MCOs that are failing Iowa’s families through their privatized Medicaid disaster.
Now we’re ready to take our stories and our call to get...
January 25, 2018, 7:30 am
Des Moines, IA
Immigrant Advocacy Day
Last year our immigrant and refugee communities were attacked at our State Legislature. This year we must continue to stand united and fight back against the proposed legislation that aims to tear our families and communities apart.
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January 30, 2018, 9:00 am
Des Moines, IA
LGBTQ Day on the Hill
Rally at the Capitol. Talk to your legislators. Fight for our rights.
Stay tuned for more details about this event.