In Doing Justice, we need YOU!

Will you support the critical legislative work of the Action Fund to ensure our strong progressive voice continues to protect Iowans? Will you host or support the annual Action Fund Celebration?

Your sponsorship helps us be strong throughout the 2020 legislative session. We have already fought to protect women’s reproductive rights, safeguard the rights and dignity of Iowa's LGBTQ+ community, stop an expansion of gun rights, and broaden voting rights. But there is much more ahead this session.

Our advocacy and work of the Action Fund matters at the Statehouse. Our voice is crucial in this battle for the future of our state.

Thank you for your support to help strengthen our important work and voice for all Iowans!

5:30 to 7:30 pm
Franklin Junior High Cafeteria
4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines 50310

With special guest Senator Zach Wahls (D–Coralville)

Multiple host levels are available, as are individual tickets.
Make plans to join us!

Beyond the Binary: Gender Expansive Iowans and the Policies that Impact Them

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Plymouth Congregational Church
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

Presenter: KEENAN CROW, Director of Policy and Advocacy, One Iowa

Political attacks on the transgender and gender non-conforming community are on the rise, both in Iowa and nationally. These attacks are fueled by ignorance and misunderstanding of who these people are. Join Keenan Crow, One Iowa Director of Policy and Advocacy, to learn more about transgender and gender non-conforming Iowans and what you can do to help ensure their health and safety in the Hawkeye state.

$10 per person (payable at the door) — includes lunch

RSVP required by FEBRUARY 18. PLEASE NOTE: When you make your reservation, we order a meal for you. If you are unable to attend, we must still pay for your meal. Payment for your reservation is very helpful and appreciated. Thank you!

Anti-Semitism & the Gifts of Judaism

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

11:45 am - 1:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church
310 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids

Presenter: RABBI ESTHER HUGENHOLTZ, Agudas Achim Congregation, Coralville

The key to combatting antisemitism is understanding Judaism. What is the reality of the American Jewish experience? What is the history of antisemitism? And how can we bring communities together to confront any form of bigotry? Rabbi Esther Hugenholtz from Agudas Achim Congregation will take you on a journey of confrontation—but also hope and inspiration—as we explore the gifts of global Jewish culture and faith to build an inclusive vision for all.

$10 per person (payable at the door) — includes lunch

RSVP required by MARCH 3. PLEASE NOTE: When you make your reservation, we order a meal for you. If you are unable to attend, we must still pay for your meal. Payment for your reservation is very helpful and appreciated. Thank you!

WE CAN END GUN VIOLENCE IOWA ADVOCACY WEEK

The organizations comprising the We Can End Gun Violence Iowa Coalition have banded together with other Iowa organizations for the We Can End Gun Violence Iowa Advocacy Week to make a bigger impact and draw attention to the gun legislation each organization prioritizes.

Please join any or all of the We Can End Gun Violence Iowa Advocacy Week actions Wednesday or Thursday:

Wednesday, February 12

DIGITAL ADVOCACY DAY

Use your voice from home!

All Day

facebook.com/events/s/wecanendgunviolenceiowa-digita/656817301792798/?ti=icl

On Wednesday, February 12, we are focusing on advocates making calls and emails to legislators from home.

Whether voting NO on legislation that broadens “gun rights” too far, placing our children and communities in danger, or voting YES on gun safety legislation that keeps the health and safety of those same children and communities in mind, we are asking lawmakers to stand with us to end gun violence!

Will you make calls or send emails asking your own senator and representative to stand with the We Can End Gun Violence Iowa Coalition and vote with commonsense gun laws in mind? Will you also tell them you are opposed to the constitutional amendment with strict scrutiny that passed in 2019?

Find your state senator or representative and other elected officials.

House Switchboard:  515.281.3221

Senate Switchboard:  515.281.3371

Legislative Emails:  FIRSTname.LASTname@legis.iowa.gov

Will you also send emails to the Republican leadership in the House and Senate and share the same messages?

House Republican Leadership

Speaker:  Pat.Grassley@legis.iowa.gov

Speaker Pro Tempore:  John.Wills@legis.iowa.gov

Majority Leader:  Matt.Windschitl@legis.iowa.gov

Senate Republican Leadership

President:  Charles.Schneider@legis.iowa.gov

President Pro Tempore:  Jerry.Behn@legis.iowa.gov

Majority Leader:  Jack.Whitver@legis.iowa.gov

Thursday, February 13

March for Our Lives Rally

Iowa Statehouse, Des Moines

3:00 – 5:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/1036530940031530/

Join March For Our Lives IA and partner organizations for a rally at the Iowa State Capitol in the Legislative Dining Room on the ground floor (G15). All advocates who support commonsense gun laws are welcome as we March for Our Lives!