Des Moines, IA
We collected events from February 2017-February 2018 and are no longer active. You can download the events, locations, organizers, and signs.
October 17, 2017, 6:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Healthcare for All Teach-in
We’re excited to bring healthcare expert Michael Lighty from National Nurses United back to Iowa for a series of healthcare teach-ins. Lighty will decipher this complicated issue and outline what we need to do to win guaranteed healthcare for...
November 7, 2017, 6:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
One Year Later - Action Iowa
It's been 1 year.
It's been a tough year. But, we still have healthcare, we're not in any new wars, and the resistance is stronger than anyone expected.
Whether you want to drown your sorrows at the memory, or celebrate...
November 9, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Support Equality at Hello, Marjorie
Raise a toast to LGBTQ equality at Hello, Marjorie! 20% of all proceeds from 5-9 p.m. will be donated to One Iowa to support LGBTQ Iowans.
Light appetizers from Bubba will be available on a first come, first...
November 11, 2017, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Town Hall with Cathy Glasson for Governor
Iowa CCI PAC is all about doing politics differently. We know we need a statewide, people-power movement to win on issues we care about.
Cathy Glasson agrees with us. That’s why we’ve endorsed her campaign for governor.
And that...
November 12, 2017, 12:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
YOUTH Screenprinting on Title IX
Join Monsoon's violence prevention team to learn about Title IX, which protects students of all genders in schools, and do some activist printmaking!
Transportation can be provided- just contact us in advance! Lunch is provided....
November 15, 2017, 4:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Stop Iowa Select Pizza Party!
We're committed to stopping Iowa Select's 19 new factory farms. Help us go big -- come in to the office to phone bank or make signs on Wendesday night. It's a phone bank/art making/pizza party!
November 15, 2017, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Next: Your Neighbor
Join us for a discussion on Central Iowa's changing demographics and how we can ensure we're not leaving any groups behind. We will have a speaker on the issues followed by roundtable discussions on Iowa's Untapped Treasures. These untapped...
November 16, 2017, 6:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
LGBTQ Grief Group
Grieving the death of a loved one is difficult, and there are many factors in each death and loss we experience. It shouldn’t be more difficult because you can’t bring your whole self to the grieving process or mourn openly in a safe place....
November 16, 2017, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Bingolicious: 10 Years & Still Making You Blush!
Don't miss the 10th annual Bingolicious to benefit Planned Parenthood of the Heartland!
5:30 p.m. | Social 6 - 8 p.m. | Bingo 8:00 p.m. | Drag Show
Purchase individual tickets or reserve a table to enjoy the show in...
November 17, 2017, 11:45 am
Des Moines, IA
Crossroads: An Uphill Climb
Opening day of the next Legislative Session is just two months away. With so much devastating legislation passed in 2017, what could possibly be left for 2018? Plenty, is the short answer. Senator Janet Petersen, newly elected Democratic Leader...
November 17, 2017, 7:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
As One
AS ONE is a contemporary chamber opera that tells the story of Hannah, a transgender woman. Over the course of 15 songs, Hannah explores her challenges growing up in a small town, her struggles with family and her inspiring journey of becoming...
November 18, 2017, 10:00 am
Des Moines, IA
Clean Water Day of Action
Jeff Hansen, owner of Iowa Select, wants to build 19 new factory farms in Iowa. This means nearly 90,000 more hogs and an estimated 36.7 million more gallons of untreated toxic manure, which is dumped on our land and runs into our water....
November 19, 2017, 9:15 am
Des Moines, IA
Forum with Senator Matt McCoy
Senator Matt McCoy will discuss what we can expect in the upcoming Iowa legislative session. He’ll cover some of the bills likely to be introduced, including the Healthy Iowans for a Public Option healthcare bill (HIPO). Senator McCoy is...
November 19, 2017, 2:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
As One
AS ONE is a contemporary chamber opera that tells the story of Hannah, a transgender woman. Over the course of 15 songs, Hannah explores her challenges growing up in a small town, her struggles with family and her inspiring journey of becoming...
November 21, 2017, 6:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Socialist Feminist Meet-Up
Join Des Moines-area socialist feminists for a night of solidarity and leftist conversation before we all head into the (potentially scarring) holiday weekend. You don't need to be an active DSA member to attend. Come make friends!
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December 1, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Re-elect Tom Miller with John Kerry!
Join John Kerry as the campaign kick-off to re-elect Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller begins. John Kerry was a long serving Senator from Massachusetts, the 2004 Democratic candidate for President, and Secretary of State for President Barack...
December 3, 2017, 9:15 am
Des Moines, IA
Forum with Mike Owen, Executive Director, Iowa Policy Project
The Iowa Policy Project (IPP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 2001 to produce research and analysis to engage Iowans in state policy decisions. IPP focuses on tax and budget issues, economic opportunity and family prosperity...
December 3, 2017, 4:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
DSA Reading Group: The New Jim Crow
This month our group will be reading The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. The New Jim Crow traces the history of our current criminal justice system back to its roots in slavery and the post-...
December 5, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Public Comment Meeting - Des Moines
The Iowa Department of Human Services would like to hear your comments about the transition to the IA Health Link managed care program. IA Health Link public comment meetings are held in varying locations throughout Iowa to gather input on the...
December 5, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Medicaid Meeting: Showdown with the MCOs
Iowa DHS and the Managed Care Organizations administering Iowa's Medicaid program will hear from Iowans on how Iowa's privatized Medicaid system is working -- or not working -- for us.
Officials from the Iowa Department of Human...
December 5, 2017, 5:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Endorsement Process Working Group Meeting
Come to talk about what our chapter's endorsement process for electoral politics should look like. We'll be discussing a couple "tiers" of support that we can offer candidates for local, state, and national elections, as well as developing...
December 5, 2017, 6:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Postcards to Voters - LAST CHANCE-help elect Todd Wendt in NW IA
We’re going to write postcards to voters in Senate District 3 to help Democrat Todd Wendt get elected on December 12th.
If you have postcards, pens, stamps, etc, please bring them. If you don't, we have extras so please come anyway!...
December 5, 2017, 6:30 pm
Des Moines, IA
Mental Health Forum with Iowa's Gubernatorial Candidates
Join us for an open discussion with Iowa’s candidates for governor on how to fill the gaps in the state’s mental health care system.
The Des Moines Register is hosting this event in partnership with Des Moines University. It...
December 5, 2017, 6:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
One Iowa Night on Broadway
Support LGBTQ Iowans and enjoy showtunes performed by local LGBTQ performers, allies, and One Iowa staff!
Tickets available soon. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit One Iowa's work preserving and advancing equality for...
December 6, 2017, 5:00 pm
Des Moines, IA
Healing Together: A Fundraiser
Our goal is to raise awareness and money for three fantastic Iowa organizations that work toward promoting a society free of sexual and domestic violence. With this fundraiser/night of great local music and poetry, our community will be able to...