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PC Article 11/13/2015 on Bakken Hearings

Posted on November 13, 2015 by 100 Grannies

http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/politics/2015/11/12/emotions-high-bakken-pipeline-debated/75580970/?from=global&sessionKey=IGcy2ROx2Bx2BAax2FhNqPjvq05I4rUVcx2FNzBY-18x2dbsQi3miQnzVCebRgM0lqDAx3Dx3Dx2BrxxNajGQb9oc72NacBDbgwx3Dx3D-7OiaAuMyZ0DZnpDlwH5hggx3Dx3D-BSbDHxx3VpNx2BzSS4fs9Qckgx3Dx3D&autologin=ExxkoQVJGF1yApIWOtLjQgZCu2TqBf3aFwcC4l78byTEx3D (Pictures at end.) BOONE, Ia. – Hundreds of people cheered, whistled, applauded and groaned Thursday as an exhaustive daylong public hearing kicked off deliberations on a proposed crude oil pipeline that would pass through 18 Iowa counties. Emotions ran high among … Continue reading →

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LaVerne Johnson 11-5-2015 LTE Press-Citizen

Posted on November 5, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Boone pipeline not a done deal Boone County supervisors deserve an “attaboy” for passing the resolution against the pipeline. Even though the pipeline is rigged and greased, the pipeline is not a done deal. Let’s get a grip on reality. … Continue reading →

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Ann Christenson in Press-Citizen 4 Nov 2015

Posted on November 4, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Wiener mobile sends wrong message As a strong library supporter, it is seldom and always with reluctance that I complain about a library event. However, I have to say that I was appalled to read in the Press-Citizen that the … Continue reading →

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Paul Cienfuegos in Iowa City Oct, 2015

Posted on October 21, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Background Oct 17, 2015 workshop: Paul Cienfuegos was in Iowa City for a workshop Oct 17, 2015.  Sponsored by Environmental Advocates, a local coalition including our group. Paul is an activist in Community Rights. Community Rights Workshop “We the People … Continue reading →

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Ann Christenson – CRWG workshop 17 Oct 2015

Posted on October 17, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Ann Christenson press release for Paul Cienfuegos 10-17-2015 A free community rights workshop is being offered this Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Coralville Public Library for groups and individuals interested in changing the system that places corporate rights over the rights … Continue reading →

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PC op ed from Peter Rolnick

Posted on October 15, 2015 by 100 Grannies

PC op ed from Peter Rolnick of Iowa City Climate Advocates 10-15-2015 Time to make your voice heard on pipeline plan Have you been wondering what’s happening with the proposed Bakken oil pipeline? I’ll tell you, but first some background. … Continue reading →

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PC Oct 15, 2015 Paul Cienfuegos

Posted on October 15, 2015 by 100 Grannies

http://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2015/10/15/100grannies-host-community-rights-workshop-saturday/74020744/ 100Grannies to host community rights workshop Saturday Paul Deaton, Special to the Press-Citizen 9:10 p.m. CDT October 15, 2015 (Photo: Special to the Press-Citizen) Can everyday people counteract corporate influence on American life? Organizers of a workshop set for … Continue reading →

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Daily Iowan on Climate Day of Action, Oct 14, 2015

Posted on October 14, 2015 by 100 Grannies

http://daily-iowan.com/2015/10/14/climate-on-the-mind-locally%E2%80%A8/ Quotes from our grannies included in the article: Metro Oct 14, 2015 DI Editor – Climate on the mind locally By Ali Krogman alison-krogman@uiowa.edu Groups in Iowa City will spend today advocating for climate change. The People’s Climate Movement … Continue reading →

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October 2015 Film Festival

Posted on October 1, 2015 by 100 Grannies

Environmental Film Series & Discussions Free at the Senior Center, Mondays, October, 2015 Sponsored by 100Grannies.org 6:00-7:00 p.m. room 202 October 5- Disruption:  We know so much about climate change, why are we doing so little? This film takes a … Continue reading →

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Rob Hogg op ed 2015 DM Register

Posted on October 1, 2015 by 100 Grannies

WE MUST TAKE ACTION NOW It’s early fall and many of us are still talking about what we did this past summer.Have you been to Glacier National Park in Montana? If not, you had better go soon — if you … Continue reading →

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