You’re Invited–Working Families Summit

You are invited to an exciting event which will bring dozens of progressive Iowa organizations together, at a Working Families Summit on Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Scheman Center on the Iowa State Campus  in Ames.  CLICK HERE TO RSVP! The event features speakers, a full day of action, break-out … Read more

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied!

Our federal courts have long provided a level playing field in which regular Americans can stand up for their rights and be considered equal to powerful interests.  Increasingly, Americans are finding it harder to take their cases to court and have their voices heard. Much is at stake in court for issues progressives have fought … Read more

ICAN’s 15 for 2015

Activism can be tax deductible! For over 35 years, ICAN has been fighting for OUR SHARED VISION of prosperity for working families and the middle-class. It’s OUR future – our nation’s future and our family’s future – that’s at stake – not millionaires and CEO campaign contributors. During the past year, we have been busy, … Read more

Watch the video: The State of America’s Courts

Watch the video: The State of America’s Courts Justice at Stake is working to keep special interest money and political pressure out of our courts. Let’s work together to fight back. Click here to join Justice at Stake

Connecting with the Courts – June 23 Forum – Register Now

We are so pleased to invite you to join us at the Connecting with Courts forum on June 23rd.  If you have not already done so, please register at: http://oneiowa.nationbuilder.com/connecting_with_the_courts . Space is limited.  There is no charge for the event.  We will serve “coffee and…” in the morning as well as lunch.  So, please, register today! Connecting … Read more

Join Us For a Conversation about WHY COURTS MATTER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm Drake Law Clinic, 2400 University Avenue, Des Moines Free and Open To the Public Please join us for A Conversation with renowned courts advocate and author Sally Kenney and featured guests: Angela Onwuachi-Willig and Roxanne Conlins. Kenney’s books will be available for sale and for signing following … Read more

US Senate: Getting Back To Work for the American People!

It finally happened. A majority in the Senate took a vote that will allow them to go back to work for the American people. What is being called a “nuclear option” is actually a procedural move to ensure that government can function efficiently and fulfill its mission to serve the American people. It guarantees that … Read more

Senate Reforms Will Allow Majority Rule on Judicial Nominations

The Iowa Fair Courts Coalition Supports Senate Rules Reform Approved Today in the U.S. Senate Overdue reforms to Senate rules come after years of unprecedented obstruction Today, the U.S. Senate voted to reform its internal procedures to end the supermajority filibuster and allow simple yes or no votes on most executive and judicial nominees made … Read more

200 Activists Rallied at State Capitol on Saturday

ICAN and a statewide coalition of organizations had over 200 people rally for Immigration Reform on Saturday July 27. The Network for Immigration Reform and its supporters met on the west terrace of the Iowa state capitol to urge the House of Representatives and Tom Latham to vote Yes for Immigration Reform. The rally focused … Read more

Senators Harken and Durbin to hold Immigration Forum

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