Recent events in Minneapolis have demonstrated the by-now-obvious entrenchment of American Christianity in the nation’s fascist movement. Demonstrators at Cities Church were right to see David Easterwood — simultaneously a pastor at the church and the director of an ICE field office — as a potent symbol of fascist and evangelical lamination. Given the breadth […]
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Film critic and UI grad Jason England explains why he found this Oscar frontrunner ‘extremely goofy’
In his discerning review for Defector, England argues that One Battle After Another lacks the heart and soul required of texts seemingly devoted to political revolt, a spectacle synonymous with many left-leaning signposts that rely on performances of politics, rather than action. His piece received substantial attention, most disputing England’s argument, but it was not the discourse that spurred my conversation with England. At the tail end of his review, England surprisingly mentions Iowa City…
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This week in activism: raise your voice, network with activists and shake it off on the dance floor
Feeling frustrated with the state of your community, state and nation? Action is the antidote to despair. This week join an organization that fights for issues you care about, hold your elected officials accountable, keep the pipeline fight alive and dance off your stress for a good cause.
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This week in political activism: June 5-11
Ready to take action to build the community, state and nation you want, but not sure what to do next? Here are some opportunities for political activism this week.
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This week in political activism: May 31-June 4
Ready to take action to build the community, state and nation you want, but not sure what to do next? Here are some opportunities for political activism this week.
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This week in political activism: May 22-28
Ready to take action to build the community, state and nation you want, but not sure what to do next? Here are some opportunities for political activism this week.
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Updated: This week in political activism: May 15-21
Ready to take action to build the community, state and nation you want, but not sure what to do next? Here are some opportunities for political activism this week. Learn how housing insecurity affects your community and how to address it Homelessness Excludes No One Greene Square Park (5th St SE, Cedar Rapids) and Cedar […]
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This week in political activism: May 8-May 14
Ready to take action to build the community, state and nation you want, but not sure what to do next? Here are some opportunities for political activism this week. Start local by getting to know your county supervisors and city council Cedar Rapids City Council meeting Cedar Rapids City Hall — Tuesday, May 9 at […]
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Iowans march for the planet from Iowa City to Des Moines to D.C.
The People’s Climate March took place Saturday, April 29 in Washington, D.C. Some Iowans participated there, others took part in sister marches in towns like Iowa City and one group marched all week from near Williamsburg to join a march in Des Moines.
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This week in political activism: May 2-8
Ready to take action to build the community, state and nation you want, but not sure what to do next? Here are some opportunities for political activism this week.
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This week in political activism: April 24-30
Ready to take action to build the community, state and nation you want, but not sure what to do next? Here are some opportunities for political activism this week.
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Photos: Iowa City’s March for Science
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hundreds of people filled the Pentacrest to advocate for science and the scientific method Saturday. Young and old alike held signs, marched and listened to scientists speak about the countless ways scientific research and the scientific method have been beneficial to them and society as a whole. The march stretched down Clinton, Jefferson and […]
