Tag Archives: Press Citizen

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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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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Miriam Kashia – Press Citizen – Feb 22, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Katharine

Why I was arrested for trespassing I am old enough to remember when I was a child in Northwest Iowa in the 1950s. From before Christmas and often until the end of March, the snow blanketed the ground, falling every … Continue reading →

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Deb Schoelerman 11/18/2016 Press-Citizen LTE

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Katharine

Eliminate single-use plastic bags I am pleased that the City Council at its Nov. 2 meeting approved four waste minimization initiatives for Iowa City. The measures include curbside collection of food waste, requiring landlords and property managers of dwellings in … Continue reading →

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Miriam Kashia, October 6, 2016, Press-Citizen, Bakken Resistance

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katharine

Dakota Access pipeline protests are protecting life The rosy dawn rises above a sea of tents and teepees across the land at the confluence of the Missouri and the Cannonball rivers. The sacred fire burns where native people and their … Continue reading →

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LaVerne Johnson 11-5-2015 LTE Press-Citizen

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Katharine

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 Katharine

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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PC op ed from Peter Rolnick

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Katharine

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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New Pi Ready to elimate plastic bags at all stores 31 July 2015

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Charlene Lange

New Pi ready to eliminate plastic grocery bags at all stores Zach Berg  |  Iowa City Press-Citizen  5:08 p.m. CDT July 31, 2015 Facebook Twitter Email Plastic grocery bags will soon be a thing of the past at all New … Continue reading →

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Lynn Gallager LTE, PC 7/8/15

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Katharine

Livestock industry is devastating the planet I am pleased that Pope Francis, Bishop Pates and others are speaking out strongly about climate change and the need for action. Unfortunately, they have not discussed an issue that must be addressed if … Continue reading →

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