Thursday March 27, 2025, at 7pm
Location: TBD
Masking Optional
Given the unprecedented events that are happening to our federal government, it is important for us to contact our legislators. We need to voice our opposition to the actions being taken by the president and his unelected and unappointed minions. Below is a link to a document containing the contact information of our legislators.
Legislators Contact Information
Harvey Window Messaging
Thanks to the efforts of the messaging committee, we have a first post-election display in the Harvey window, “Thank You, Joe Biden”. Special thanks to: Shirley Vermace for securing the window, Ellen Rockne and the Story People staff, with Mary Hoffman, Donna Rasmussen, John Beard, and Peter and Becky Olafsen assisting.
Messaging will continue. The committee will gather suggestions and ideas from anyone who wishes to contribute. Send those ideas and suggestions to [email protected] for consideration. Watch the window space for further displays.
The Winneshiek County Democrats continue in their efforts to preserve democracy, Putting People First.
Reliable News Sources
During these uncertain times we need news sources we can trust. Below is a list some of those sources.
Name Website
The Guardian theguardian.com
Heather Cox Richardson heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
The Economist economist.com
The Atlantic theatlantic.com
The Contrarian contrarian.substack.com
Smart News smartnews.com
Joyce Vance joycevance.substack.com/
1440 join1440.com
Red, Wine, and Blue redwine.blue
Apple News apple.com/apple-news/
Iowa Starting Line iowastartingline.com
Bleeding Heartland bleedingheartland.com
Iowa Capital Dispatch iowadispatch.com
Iowa County Magazine
Here is a link to the Iowa County Magazine (PDF form). In this issue, are the ‘legislative priorities’ as agreed upon by the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC).
https://www.iowacounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IA-CTY_Jan2025_OPT.pdf
This is good material for the Winn Dems to have and to know about. There are many areas where we can find common ground with ISAC.
Understanding Residents’ Values & Priorities.
Winneshiek County’s Natural & Historic Resources:
Residents of Winneshiek County (including you!) are invited to view the results of a multi-year study on Winneshiek County’s Natural & Historic Resources: Understanding Residents’ Values & Priorities. The study draws together the views of over 1,100 residents of the county who shared the resources they most value and want to protect. The study was contracted by the Winneshiek Zoning Commission and was completed with the support from Luther College. To view the study, click on the link below:
Understanding Residents’ Values & Priorities.
Winneshiek County’s Natural & Historic Resources
Lyle Otte has provided us a link to “ChopWoodCarryWater”, a weekday newsletter that gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, affect positive change, and elect more Democrats. Below is a link where you may sign up for the newsletter.
https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com
Becky Burland has provided a list of 198 things one can do to affect change. The list is linked below. For further information and activities go to parent website: www.aeinstein.org
198 METHODS OF NONVIOLENT ACTION
Since 1979, Alliance For Justice has been the leader in advocating for a fair and independent justice system, and they have changed the conversation around the critical importance of our courts. They are shaping a tomorrow where rights are safeguarded, and justice prevails. To follow them on Facebook, click on the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/AllianceforJustice
To donate to the Neighbors Helping Neighbors charity fund, which helps local immigrant families with various needs, go to this site:
https://decorahucc.breezechms.com/give/online
Please note: When you have accessed the site, which is the Decorah UCC, please change the first pull-down menu choice to “Give to Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund.”
Indivisible Northeast Iowa
A local chapter of the nationwide Indivisible Movement, headquartered in Decorah, Iowa, but serving a larger area of the Driftless region. This local group will utilize the Indivisible Guide to resist the unconstitutional and immoral agenda of the Trump administration. The Indivisible Guide is a compilation by former congressional staffers of the best practices to make Congress listen to us. Links below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/indivisibleneiowa/
https://x.com/indivisibleneia