Category Archives: Activism

What can you do to help save the planet?

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Charlene Lange

To future generations: It’s 2018 and the planet is becoming aware. The Paris Climate agreement has been accepted by 197 countries but not the United States. We who contribute the most to climate change suffer the least. But there are … Continue reading →

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Miriam Kashia op ed 13 Nov 2019

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Katharine

Celebrate progress on climate issues Global climate hero Greta Thunberg recently drew a wildly enthusiastic crowd of thousands in downtown Iowa City. An entire seven hours on CNN were devoted to a Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum on Climate where our … Continue reading →

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Greta Thunberg at UN

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Katharine

Transcript: Greta Thunberg’s Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit

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Iowans seeking a real climate solution

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Exciting stuff happening. Global climate hero Greta Thunberg recently drew a wildly enthusiastic crowd of thousands in downtown Iowa City. Seven hours on CNN were devoted to a Democratic presidential candidate forum on climate where our climate crisis was finally … Continue reading →

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Climate Crisis Parade sign up

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Charlene Lange

To ALL Grannies ready to ACT for climate (that’s everybody): You are needed to help spread the work regarding the Climate Crisis Parade being held Feb. 1st in Des Moines, Iowa; the focus is on encouraging the national media (who will … Continue reading →

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Miriam’s Trial

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Katharine

Forwarded message ———   From: Miriam Kashia  Date: Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 4:16 PM My Friends, On Tuesday Nov 12, I am on trial with four other members of BOLD Iowa for our arrest on June 11 in Des Moines … Continue reading →

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Student Climate Strikers Photos 2019

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Charlene Lange
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Dec 12 Beyond Coal with Katie Rock IC Public Library 7pm

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Thursday December 12 at 7 pm Iowa City Public Library Meeting room D:   Beyond Coal Presentation – a meet and greet with Katie Rock, Iowa Campaign Representative for the Beyond Coal Campaign. Katie will present on the damaging effects … Continue reading →

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Support Local Farmers at Board of Supervisors Meeting Dec 12

Posted on November 4, 2019 by 100 Grannies

Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 5:30 pm. Health and Human Services Building 855 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 Conference Rooms 203 B/C Stop extra rules for small farmers Second of three readings to pass extra rules for small … Continue reading →

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Sewing with U of I Students 7 Nov 2019

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Katharine

Calling all sewing Grannies….and those who can cut fabric!  We’ve been invited to help the U of I student Environmental Coalition make reusable feminine pads. The week of November 3rd-7th the U of IA Environmental Coalition is planning a sustainability … Continue reading →

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