Whether for Congress or Governor or statewide elections or the Iowa Legislature or local elections. Those elected into public office impact all of us, and particulalry marginatlized communites. 

Your Vote Matters!

If you voted early, thank you! If you haven't voted yet, please vote TODAY! Polls are open across Iowa today from 7 am - 8 pm.

If you need more voting information, check out the Iowa Secretary of State website. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 18
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church
Waveland Hall
4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines

in-person and virtual options

Celebrating Juneteenth

Rep. Rob Johnson
State Representative, District 34

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally-celebrated African American holiday and commemoration, through solemn reflection and joyous community gatherings. Juneteenth traces its roots back to 1865 when the final order to follow the Emancipation Proclamation arrived in Texas. It is a time not only to honor the end of slavery, but also to celebrate Black history, culture, achievements, and the ongoing journey toward racial equality. Join us for Crossroads with Rep. Rob Johnson to learn more about this important holiday and the celebrations that surround it.

NOTE: For June only, Crossroads will be on THURSDAY (June 18) due to Plymouth Church being closed on Friday in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. Because of this change, lunch reservations for Crossroads are due by noon on Tuesday, June 16.

There are three ways to attend Crossroads. Registration is required for all three:

• Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available for $15: turkey, roast beef, ham salad, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.
• Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we must have your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
• Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines.

We're coming up on Pride Month, and we are here for it! With all of the attacks by extremist politicians who want to strip away LGBTQ rights, safety, and fundamental freedoms, it's more important than ever for us to celebrate Pride. The ACLU of Iowa has compiled a list of Pride events in every corner of our state. Take a look -- celebrations continue through June and beyond!

Below are ideas for how you can get in good trouble!

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR U.S. SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES

Senator Joni Ernst
(202) 224-3254 (https://www.ernst.senate.gov/contact)

Senator Chuck Grassley
(202) 224-3744 (https://www.grassley.senate.gov/contact)

Representative Marianette Miller-Meeks (1st Congressional District)
(202) 225-6576 (https://millermeeks.house.gov/contact/offices)

Representative Ashley Hinson (2nd Congressional District)
(202) 225-2911 (https://hinson.house.gov/zip_authentication?form=/contact)

Representative Zach Nunn (3rd Congressional District)
(202) 225-5476 (https://nunn.house.gov/contact/offices/)

Representative Randy Feenstra (4th Congressional District)
(202) 225-3193 (https://feenstra.house.gov/contact/offices)