Category: Voting - PACG - Progressive Action for the Common Good

Third Informed Voters Town Hall on Civil Rights

9/16/2020

Third Informed Voters Town Hall via Zoom
Tuesday, September 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Civil Rights Forum

The NAACP Davenport Branch, the PACG Civil Rights Forum and other organizations listed below are sponsoring the Third Informed Voters Town Hall on Tuesday, September 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This is our "Civil Rights and Juvenile Justice Town Hall." We have questions for candidates about reducing the number of juvenile detainees in our community.

This webinar is limited to the first 100 people who register. Contact PACGoffice@gmail.com with questions.

Click the image below or use this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IQT9lq8XR8qLSmApsW39Ww

Iowa Voters - Track Your Absentee Ballot

8/25/2020

Iowa Voters - Track Your Absentee Ballot Status

A Message to Our Membership

Did you submit an Absentee Ballot Request form? You can now track the status of your request and ballot from the Iowa Secretary of State website by visiting: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/absenteeballotstatus/absentee/search.

You will be able to track your ballot once you have turned it in through links on this page: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/index.html.

Allison Ambrose

Second Informed Voter Series

8/20/2020

Informed Voter Series: 19th Amendment Centennial & Social Security Town Hall
Tuesday, August 18th at 5:00 pm

Online

Voting

RSVP for the virtual town hall meeting August 18th at 5:00pm to discuss Social Security, economic justice for women, and the importance of voting at the second event in our Informed Voter Series.

The meeting coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote.

The Davenport-Bettendorf American Association of University Women, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans, Quad Cities Chapter: National Organization for Women, Progressive Action for the Common Good, and Iowa Lower Drug Prices Now are partnering to bring you this program in the Informed Voter Series.

We have invited U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, and her opponent, Democratic candidate Theresa Greenfield, to join the meeting, as well as Rita Hart and Marionette Miller-Meeks, both candidates for the 2nd Iowa Congressional District seat being vacated by Democrat Dave Loebsack.

Roxanna Moritz, Scott County Auditor, will be in attendance to speak about voting by mail and important election dates.

Registration is Required! Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/19thAmendment&SocialSecurityTownHall/Registration

Allison Ambrose

Vote - Your Voice Matters, Saturdays through October

8/20/2020

Vote - Your Voice Matters Now More Than Ever
Saturdays, through October at 8:00 am

Freight House Farmers Market
421 W River Drive, Davenport, IA (map)

Environmental Forum

Visit us on Saturday mornings at the Freight House Farmers Market. Pick up important voter information and "Vote" stickers. Learn how to make a pinecone bird feeder, and get information on what you need to do to protect the planet. We’ll be available to answer any questions you may have.

Please wear your face covering and practice social distancing.

Susan Leuthauser

Informed Voter Series - Town Hall #2

8/13/2020

Informed Voter Series: Virtual Town Hall #2 on Social Security and Economic Justice for Women
Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00 pm

Online

Voting

A virtual town hall meeting to discuss Social Security, economic justice for women, and the importance of voting will be held as the second in our "Informed Voter Series." The town hall also coincides with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote. Female candidates running for federal office have been invited to speak about their respective stances on these issues.

Read more about the Informed Voter Series Town Hall #2 in the Quad City Times.

Contact Allison to register for this event.

Allison Ambrose, President

Vote - Your Voice Maters Now More Than Ever!

8/13/2020

Vote - Your Voice Matters Now More Than Ever
Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 am

Freight House Farmers Market
421 W River Drive, Davenport, IA (map)

Environmental Forum

Visit us on Saturday mornings at the Freight House Farmers Market. Pick up important voter information and "VOTE" stickers. Learn how to make a pinecone bird feeder, and get information on what you need to do to protect the planet. We’ll be available to answer any questions you may have. Please wear your face covering and practice social distancing.

Susan Leuthauser

Iowa Voting Rights Restoration Lobby Day in Des Moines

2/12/2020

Iowa Voting Rights Restoration Lobby Day
Monday, February 17th at 2:00 pm in Des Moines

Civil Rights Forum

Our Forum is part of a statewide coalition that is working to pass HJR14 in Iowa. This House Joint Resolution would amend the Constitution to restore voting rights to people once they are off parole or probation. Iowa is currently the only state that permanently bans voting rights for these individuals. People can presently appeal through the governor, but that option may change with a new governor.

Our coalition is having a Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Des Moines on Monday, February 17th at 2:00 pm. We will provide transportation to and from this event.

Pastor Dwayne Hodges is leading the local efforts to organize people who are directly impacted by this issue. EXPO (Ex-incarcerated People Organizing) is a group being established for this purpose.

It is important that we show up to let our legislators know that we want everyone to have the right to vote.

If you are interested in participating in this fun event, please contact Amber Bordolo.

Alta Price

Next Iowa Nonpartisan Caucus Training - January 15th

1/9/2020

PACG Caucus Training - Wednesday, January 15th 5 - 7 pm

Eastern Avenue Branch of Davenport Library
6000 Eastern AV. Davenport (map)

PACG Nonpartisan Caucus Training

This training is designed for Iowans who'd like to be more familiar with the caucus process. Both Republican and Democratic caucus styles will be presented. Instead of candidate names, we will be demonstrating using food preferences. This is fun and informative and open to everyone.

NOTE: Caucus training is NOT mandatory to participate in the caucuses. This training is for individuals who'd like to understand more about what will happen in Iowa on Monday, Feb. 3rd.

Julie Ross

What You Can Do Now - Attend Caucus Training!

11/1/2019

How Are Caucuses Conducted? - Thursday, November 7th at 6:00 pm

Davenport Public Library, Fairmount Branch
3000 N Fairmount ST
Davenport, IA 52804 (map)

PACG, Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR), the AAUW and the Davenport Public Library

PACG, QCAIR, Inc., the American Association of University Women, and the Davenport Public Library are hosting Caucus Training on Thursday, November 7th, at the Fairmount Branch, Davenport Public Library. The training will begin at 6:00 pm and is open to all.

Did you know that the Democratic and Republican caucuses, while similar, are conducted differently? Many people have no idea how the caucuses are conducted or how they should go about supporting their respective candidates. You are invited to come learn about the caucus process and how they operate. After a brief explanation of the rules and process for the Democratic and Republican caucuses, attendees will be participating in a mock caucus; however, real candidates will not be used. Learn how to caucus by participating in our mock caucus!

Susan Leuthauser

The Lane Evans Forum: Putting People First - Saturday October 19th at 1 pm

10/9/2019

Election 2020: Putting People First -
Saturday, October 19th at 1pm

Augustana College
Denkman Building
Wallenberg Hall
3520 7th AV
Rock Island, IL 61201 (map)

The Lane Evans Forum

Celebrating the memory and progressive populist legacy of the late Congressman Lane Evans (D-17 Congressional District of Illinois).

Hear and share ideas, messages and principles that will earn votes and support.

Learn how you can be a catalyst for change.

Join us for a dynamic conversation!

Featuring special guests:

Representative Jan Shakowsky (D-CD 9 IL)
Fred Harris, Former Senator (D-OK) and former Presidential Candidate
Jim Hightower, America's #1 Populist
Thomas Frank, Best-Selling Author of "What's The Matter With Kansas?"

RSVP online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lane-evans-forum-tickets-73484073843