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Email us at terry@iuuwan.com or mail us at IUUWAN % Linda Lemons, 1112 49th Street, Unit 3 West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
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Latest News & Events
Protest opportunities
Nation-wide protests you can easily participate in.
Read MoreJoin Iowa Interfaith Power & Light for our Called To Climate Action Conference on Saturday, March 29
Join Iowa Interfaith Power & Light for our Called To Climate Action Conference on Saturday, March 29 at Grinnell College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be a day of empowerment, connection, and action to promote a more just and sustainable future for all and we need you there.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Lobby Day
Planned Parenthood Lobby Day
Monday, February 24, 2025
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa and Planned Parenthood North Central States are hosting Lobby Day on Monday, February 24.
Read MoreImmigrant Justice Events, in person and virtual
Racial Justice
Immigration Justice
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave, DES MOINES
Moral Mondays at the Capitol–fighting for Human Rights for All
Moral Mondays IOWA
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Online only via Zoom or Moral Mondays IOWA Facebook page
MARCH 18: Dead or alive?
MARCH 11: Fighting a union busting bill — again
MARCH 4: Iowa’s LGBTQ community will not be erased
FEBRUARY 26: Iowa Legislature’s impact on our public schools
Call your Senator–block the anti-immigrant bill
Contact your senators and urge them to retain federal jurisdiction over immigration policy and reject mandatory detention for people who are unlikely to pose any risk to public safety. Instead, we should invest in our tradition of welcoming immigrants and rejoice in their positive contributions to our nation.
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