Category Archives: Publicity

Connie Mutel op ed 8 July 2018

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Katharine

What’s climate change doing in Iowa? It is late June in east-central Iowa, but it feels more like August. Temperatures run into the 90s, with heat indices over 100. High humidity soaks everything. Flood warnings speckle weather maps: Swathes of … Continue reading →

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Too many hogs, too much corporate greed (3 Jul 2018)

Posted on July 3, 2018 by 100 Grannies

(Photo/Above) Pigs in a CAFO (concentrated animal feed operation). — photo via the United States Geological Survey, public domain [By Sandra Alper and Miriam Kashia of 100 Grannies] Two thousand four hundred ninety-nine. That is the magic maximum number of … Continue reading →

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Andy Douglas op ed PC 6-20-2018

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Katharine

Be a good neighbor: Avoid using pesticide on your lawn A few summers ago I was watching neighborhood kids playing in the backyard of my apartment complex. They rolled on the grass and ran barefoot. Suddenly, I realized the lawn … Continue reading →

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take responsibility for the planet 3 June 2018 quadcities times

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Charlene Lange

Letter to the future generations I am sorry. I apologize. The landfills are filling up. There are many large floating trash islands in our oceans. Water levels are becoming low and/or contaminated. Icebergs are melting. Breathing problems are increasing. I … Continue reading →

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Brandon Ross op ed Press-Citizen 9 May 2018

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Katharine

Protect your family and say no to the chemical lawn We take for granted today that the use of lead paint, asbestos insulation and mercury fillings are health hazards to be avoided. Likewise, herbicides in lawn chemicals pose grave dangers. … Continue reading →

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Dangerous times a crucible for change – Miriam Kashia – December 16, 2017 PC

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Katharine

Big kudos to the Iowa City Council for unanimously passing this resolution last week: Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass a Revenue Neutral Carbon Fee and Dividend Program. This proposed legislation is supported by about 400 local … Continue reading →

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Anna Meyer op ed in Storm Lake newspaper

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Katharine

Your taxpayer dollars are funding corporate propaganda Submitted by on Wed, 11/29/2017 – 8:38am Congress wants to spend millions peddling corporate talking points on GMOs BY ANNA MEYER While Congress hasn’t accomplished much in 2017, it did manage to pass … Continue reading →

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Lynn Gallager LTE, Solon paper 11/9/17

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Katharine

Johnson County and CAFOs I support the efforts of the Johnson County supervisors to put a moratorium on construction of CAFOs in the county. It is very unfortunate that we do not have local control. The supervisors are doing the … Continue reading →

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Lessons from 100 dissident grandmas: Never stop trying (23 Sep 2019)

Posted on September 23, 2017 by 100 Grannies

(Photo) 100 Grannies protested construction of the underground Dakota Access Pipeline, which crosses 18 counties in Iowa. Here, Linda Quinn of Iowa City hangs a banner Feb. 22, 2017, from a pedestrian bridge over Riverside Drive in Iowa City. Protesters, … Continue reading →

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PC – Judge dismisses charges against ‘100 Grannies 5’ – 24 May 2017

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Katharine

Judge dismisses charges against ‘100 Grannies 5’ over oil pipeline protest Judge dismisses charges against ‘100 Grannies 5’ over oil pipeline protest ANDY DAVIS  May 24, 2017 ALDAVIS@PRESS-CITIZEN.COM Disappointed they will not have their day in court to explain environmental … Continue reading →

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