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Staci Appel for Iowa


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With Staci’s potential opponents headed to a convention this week, we can only expect their extreme positions to get even worse as they try to appeal to the same Tea Party base that endorsed Rick Santorum just two years ago.

Nothing is more shocking, though, than Brad Zaun’s and Matt Schultz’s shared views on women. They’ve both signaled support for a proposal which would severely limit a woman’s ability to make her own medical decisions.

This is precisely the reason that it is time for Iowa to Staci Appel Congress. For too long we’ve let men decide questions of women’s health – it’s time to give women a voice. Add your name today to stand with Staci against our opponents’ reckless proposal.

These so called “personhood amendments” are the latest far-right ploy to set women’s rights back nearly 50 years.

Staci is ready to take on whomever their nominee is this fall, but if it is one of these guys, this fight is going to be especially important to women across the country. This backward-looking regulation of women’s bodies needs to stop!

Join us today and stand against their reckless and outdated attempts to take away a woman’s right to make decisions regarding her body. They’re too extreme for Iowa, and that is exactly why it’s time for Iowa to send a woman to Washington.

Thanks for standing with us today.

Sarah Shepson
Appel for Iowa

URGENT: Officer Wilson could get away with murder


The next few days are pivotal in the fight for justice for Mike Brown. Unless Governor Nixon secures a special prosecutor, Officer Darren Wilson will likely not be held accountable and could remain on the police force1 — a daily threat to the lives and security of Ferguson residents and painful reminder of Gov. Nixon’s failed leadership.2

Before news of the grand jury verdict, we have a key window of opportunity to stop County Attorney McCulloch from preventing justice for Mike Brown — but we need Governor Nixon to act. If enough people contribute, we can increase pressure on Governor Nixon to leverage his influence and secure a special prosecutor before it’s too late. We finally found a St. Louis media company willing to help hold Governor Nixon accountable — but we need your support to make it happen.

Will contribute a sustaining donation to keep this powerful billboard running outside Gov. Nixon’s St. Louis office?

Governor Nixon, what will you do in this moment with the whole world watching?

At every step of the way, Governor Nixon has failed to show the necessary leadership to address Missouri’s discriminatory policing crisis and secure justice for Mike Brown’s family.3 Instead of intervening in County Prosecutor McCulloch’s outrageous mishandling of the case against Darren Wilson, Governor Nixon has chosen to sit idly by.4 With enough member support we can run this bold action sure to catch the Governor’s attention and force him to decide his next step — either restore integrity to Missouri’s justice system and pressuring McCulloch off the case or allow Darren Wilson to get away with murder.

Every donation makes a huge difference. If just .01% of ColorOfChange members give today we can afford the cost of increasing pressure on Gov. Nixon to secure a special prosecutor.

Thanks and peace,

—Rashad, Matt, Arisha, Lyla, Jamar and the rest of the ColorOfChange team
October 30th, 2014

References

1. “Ferguson protesters brace for possible no indictment in Michael Brown case,” MSNBC 10-18-2014
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/4213?t=5&akid=3849.1174326.qT_IvK

2. “Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon unveils plan for Ferguson’s future,” MSNBC 10-21-2014
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/4206?t=7&akid=3849.1174326.qT_IvK

3. See reference 2.

4. “Ferguson tragedy becoming a farce,” Washington Post 09-12-2014
http://act.colorofchange.org/go/3995?t=9&akid=3849.1174326.qT_IvK

meet mike rounds, Republican South Dakota


running against the Democratic Party, Rick Weiland ~ South Dakota

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Rounds for U.S. Senate Pierre, SD May 13, 2014- Gov. Mike Rounds announced today that he has received an endorsement letter from the U. S. Chamber of Commerce supporting his bid to become South Dakota’s next U.S. Senator. Read More

  2 full quotes on Civil Rights OR background on Civil Rights.    

  • Marriage should be between a man and a woman. (Nov 2006)
  • No affirmative action in state contracts nor colleges. (Nov 1998)
  • Opposed to Personal Income Tax. (Nov 2006)
  • $12B in federal economic stimulus as state block grants. (Jan 2008)

Tea Party Express Interviews Mike Rounds About U.S. Senate Race

Posted 11.8.13

During a recent interview with the Tea Party Express, Mike Rounds talked about the upcoming U.S. Senate Race. With record-low approval ratings for the President and Congress, Rounds discussed his plan for getting

On February 22, 2006, the state legislature of South Dakota passed an act banning all medical abortions except those necessary to save the mother’s life (see double effect). Rounds signed the act on March 6 and the ban was to have taken effect on July 1, 2006, but never did because of a court challenge. A referendum for a potential repeal of H.B. 1215 was placed on the ballot for the November 2006 statewide election due to a successful petition.[12] On May 30, over 38,000 signatures were filed, more than twice the 17,000 required to qualify. The law was ultimately repealed by voters on November 7, 2006, the day of Rounds’ re-election.[13]

2 full quotes on Abortion OR background on Abortion.

  • Abortion is wrong; reconsider Roe v. Wade. (Nov 2006)
  • Protect life under all circumstances; no embryo research. (Oct 2002)

 Resources: his website wiki

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meet pat roberts , a Republican running for Senate


Agriculture

As one of the top agriculture producing states in the country, Kansas has long been known as the breadbasket of America. But… read more
  • Aviation

    Aviation

    Kansas has long been considered the “Air Capital of the World.” A world leader in general aviation manufacturing… read more
  • Education

    Education

    As a father of three children, I recognize the valuable role education plays in shaping young minds to grow into successful … read more
  • Energy

    Energy

    When I travel home and visit with Kansans I often hear about one issue that hits everyone’s pocketbook – the high cost of ene… read more
  • Environment

    Environment

    It is important that Americans enjoy the benefits of clean air, soil, and water. According to the Environmental Protection Ag… read more
  • Family

    Family

    Throughout my years as a public servant I have consistently supported efforts that promote strong family values based on a st… read more
  • Federal Judges

    Federal Judges

    Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution grants presidential authority to “nominate, and by the Advise and Consent of t… read more
  • Foreign Policy

    Foreign Policy

    Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, United States foreign policy has evolved to meet both the increasing global terroris… read more
  • Health Care

    Health Care

    As a member of the Senate Health Committee and Rural Health Caucus, I am a strong supporter of quality health care for all K… read more
  • Identity Theft

    Identity Theft

    Advances in technology and the ease with which individuals can share financial and other personal information has heightened … read more
  • Immigration

    Immigration

    There has been much debate about how to address illegal immigration, border security, and legal immigration policy. While I a… read more
  • Military Affairs

    Military Affairs

    As a former Marine and a former member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I stand in strong support of the men and women… read more
  • Second Amendment

    Second Amendment

    I am a strong supporter of congressional efforts to preserve our Second Amendment right to bear arms. Furthermore, I am oppos… read more
  • Small Business

    Small Business

    I have long supported efforts to help small businesses grow and expand. Small businesses are America’s job creators. They cre… read more
  • Social Security

    Social Security

    Social Security is an important component of American workers’ retirement planning and also serves as a vital safety net for … read more
  • Taxes

    Taxes

    My record on tax relief is clear. I have consistently supported efforts to reduce the tax burden on Kansans to allow them to … read more
  • Telecommunications-Broadband

    Telecommunications-Broadband

    The past century saw great changes in technology, bringing with it new or improved means of communications. These technologic… read more
  • Trade

    Trade

    Trade is important to our national economy with nearly one in five jobs depending on trade. In 2006, Kansas exports were a r… read more
  • Transportation

    Transportation

    Being centrally located in the U.S. provides Kansans with many economic opportunities. Businesses, homeowners, and our farme… read more
  • Veterans

    Veterans

    Throughout our nation’s history brave men and women have answered the call to duty to protect and preserve freedom and libert… read more

Resource: his website

I don’t know very much about Pat Roberts but his stance on “family values” struck me … and not in a good way.