Paycheck Fairness on Agenda for Women’s Economic Press Conference As released in mid-July, ICAN and Main Street Alliance member ReShonda Young of Waterloo was invited to speak at a press conference on the US Capitol Steps in conjunction with Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic Women’s announcement of their economic agenda for women. ReShonda gave a … Read more
Senators Tom Harkin and Dick Durbin are holding a special immigration forum in Ames on Friday morning! In the face of Rep. Steve King’s recent ugly claims about young immigrants, Senators Harkin and Durbin are uniting with DREAMers at this event to show the real faces of immigrants in Iowa. Please join us at this … Read more
Join Us Saturday evening and/or Donate Now to help us continue our fight to create jobs to preserve Medicare, Social Security and Medicaid for economic justice for the working poor to give a voice to small business owners We’re fighting for YOU!! Saturday, July 27, 2013, 5:30—7:30 pm Holiday Inn Downtown 1050 6th Avenue, Des Moines, … Read more
Saturday, July 27, 2013 – 2:00pm Join us with family and friends to ask the U.S. House of Representatives and Rep. Tom Latham to vote yes for immigration reform now. This event will include music, speakers, clowns, beverages and more for people of all ages and backgrounds. See the attached flyers in English and Spanish for … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Sue Dinsdale, Iowa Citizen Action Network sdinsdale@iowacan.org 515-480-3240 Iowa Main Street Alliance Leader and ICAN member ReShonda Young to Join with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi at the US Capitol Announcing The Economic Agenda for Women and Children Iowa Small Business Owners also set to meet with Members of Congress **To … Read more
The fight for immigration reform is on its way through the House, and OFA volunteers are at the forefront of efforts to get it passed. Join them at this event on July 9th in Des Moines, Iowa. The Dream Is Now
ICAN gathered with several organizations in front of Rep. Latham’s office today in Des Moines, to ask him to support Immigration Reform. The group followed up by going in and talking to his staff and delivering their statements. Below is a copy of ICAN’s statement. ICAN Immigration Reform Statement On Thursday, the U.S. Senate … Read more
About 180 people gathered in the domed sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church in Des Moines Thursday June 27, 2013 to celebrate the Senate’s vote for immigration reform and to urge the U.S. House follow suit. Esperanza Pintor Martinez, who was brought to the U.S. from Mexico when she was 8, urged lawmakers and opponents … Read more
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 – Noon to 1 p.m. National Day of Action to create a HUMAN CHAIN in front of key Congressional offices and Federal Buildings Federal building; 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines IA 210 Waterloo Building; 531 Commercial Street, Waterloo IA For additional information email ICAN organizer Frank Driscoll at fdriscoll@iowacan.org. http://iowacan.org/campaigns-ican/social-security-no-cuts/
Thursday, June 27, 2013 – 7:00pm Iowa’s faith leaders, immigrant community, people of faith, and all Iowans who seek just and humane immigration reform will join together as a call to action on immigration reform. Speakers to include faith leaders from many traditions and immigrants telling their story. Join us and invite friends to attend. … Read more