Civic Engagement
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25 May Day events in Iowa
Your weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide.
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‘No Kings’ protests planned across Iowa. Here’s where
A roundup of No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies across Iowa on March 28th.
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What to know about Iowa’s only pay-it-forward café
One Iowa eatery is doing more than simply serving food. Discover how the state’s only pay-it-forward cafe is creating a community—and keeping it fed.
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7 times labor unions made history in Iowa
The labor movement in Iowa has a rich history of struggles, solidarity, and hard-won victories. Here are seven of the most notable events.
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From Minneapolis to your block: Real people are proving politics isn’t just for watching
Consuming political news isn’t the same as building political power. From Minneapolis to small-town America, rural organizer Gwen Frisbie-Fulton writes that real change starts with local organizing and civic engagement. Someone once told me this story: Anthropologists visiting an Aboriginal village showed them a newspaper clipping about an earthquake that destroyed a town halfway across…
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa Feb. 17-24, 2026
Looking to get involved this week? You can join ICE Out rallies and response trainings, connect with fellow insufferable wenches at a Sip n’ Chat, and show up for community events, such as a Black History Film Screening, immigrant rights rallies, and LGBTQIA+ visibility actions. Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events and actions:
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.
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Iowa City ‘Free Speech’ rally highlights state’s legacy in First Amendment battles
Iowa has long stood at the intersection of First Amendment battles.
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A step-by-step guide on how to register to vote in 2025
Here is a complete guide on how to register to vote in Iowa.
