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Action calendar

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These events have been compiled from publicly available information on social media, newspapers, newsletters and other sources. To submit an event or a correction, email Leslie DuPree, lesliemdupree@gmail.com.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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• Meetings and fundraisers

 

• Link of the day: info from the Quad Cities Immigration Coalition​​​​​​​​​

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Tuesday, July 21

 

Pro-democracy anti-Trump rally, 4:15-5:45 p.m., corner of Middle and Devil's Glen roads, Bettendorf
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Wednesday, July 22

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No Country for Mothers, 4-7 p.m., The Last Picture House, 325 East 2nd St., Davenport. A special screening of “No Country for Mothers,” a documentary that examines the cultural narratives and systemic barriers shape motherhood in America. Happy hour and networking at 4 p.m., film at 5 p.m., post-film discussion.

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Weekday Canvassing in Davenport, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 2824 West Locust St., Suite 8A, Davenport. Everyone receives training on how to talk to voters, how to record canvassing data, and canvassing best practices.

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Friday, July 24

 

Meet Karen Roebuck, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 94, 5-7 p.m., 501 North Brady St. Davenport. District 94 runs from the Mississippi river in Bettendorf north through Davenport and into Eldridge. The seat currently is held by Republican Mike Vondran.

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Saturday, July 25

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Rock Island County Democrats campaign kickoff, 10 a.m., 218 18th St., Rock Island.  Shifts for door knocking start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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Food & Water Watch canvassing, Hold Miller-Meeks Accountable: Talk to Our Neighbors, noon-4 p.m., starting at Lafayette Park, 700 West 4th St., Davenport. Brief training at noon. Bring a fully charged phone. Debrief at the end. No prior experience canvassing needed.

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IA-CD01: Deep Canvassin' with We The Fighters, 9:30 a.m. noon. We The Fighters asks you to talk to neighbors in order to hold your member of Congress accountable. We'll train you with a proven conversation script. You'll be paired with a buddy, assigned to your home turf, and provided lunch. Location with signup.​​​

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Wednesday, July 29

 

Healthcare for All: Quad Cities, 4 p.m., Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave. Iowa Citizen Action Network, Main Street Alliance, Fairness for Iowa, Health Care For America NOW, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Alliance for Retired Americans and Citizen Action Illinois will celebrate the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid.

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Saturday, Aug. 1

 

Potluck and assembly, 11:30 a.m., Scott County Library, 200 North 6th Ave., Eldridge. Join your neighbors to discuss ongoing issues in Scott County and how we can address them. This event is facilitated by Wendy Walljasper and Brendan O'Brien, independent candidates for Scott County Board of Supervisors.

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Thursday, Aug. 13

 

Resistors Unite, 5:30 p.m., Grumpy‘s Saloon, 2120 East 11th St., Davenport. Group meets every second Thursday of the month. Get on their email list by contacting Lizmcd1991@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, Aug. 26

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Women's Equality Day rally, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Meet at the fountain in Vander Veer Park in Davenport and then go together to line Brady Street along the park. Highlights the dangers of the proposed SAVE Act, which would  disenfranchise millions of people, especially women who changed their surname when they married.

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Thursday, Oct. 1

 

Birthday Luau with Kermit Thomas, Democratic candidate for state representative in Illinois 71st District, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Rock, 302 1st St. Coal Valley. The 71st includes parts of Galesburg, Milan and Coal Valley. Republican Dan Swanson currently holds the seat.

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Ongoing

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Food & Water Watch table events: Register voters, share information about Food & Water Watch, and gather petition signatures to tell Rep. Miller-Meeks to prioritize clean water.

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Indivisible QC, 6 p.m., 1152 15th Ave., East Moline, every Tuesday. (Handicapped accessible.) Visitors and new members are welcome.

 

Resistors Unite, 5:30 p.m., Grumpy‘s Saloon, 2120 East 11th St., Davenport. Group meets every second Thursday of the month. Get on their email list by contacting Lizmcd1991@gmail.com.

 

Racial Equality Honk for Action rally from noon-12:30 p.m. every Saturday at the Slumberland/Party City corner, John Deere Road and 16th St. Moline. (across from SouthPark Mall). Canceled only in case of severe weather. (Hosted by Progressive Action)

 

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