Iowans roll up their sleeves to support their causes

This anti-war protest was sponsored by UI Anti-war Committee, Iowans for Peace, PEACE Iowa, University Democrats, People for Justice in Palestine, School for Moral Courage, GLBTAU and Iowans for Sensible Priorities / Gazette file photo

By Judy Baldwin
Iowa.com

Iowa isn’t just a state where tall corn grows. Iowa is fertile ground for political activism. The state’s citizens are highly-educated, enjoy a heritage of pitching in for the greater good and possess a strong work ethic.

Iowans roll up their sleeves to support their causes. Even during presidential election years, passionate Iowans tromp door-to-door in January’s bone chilling sub-zero temperatures to encourage fellow Iowans to attend precinct caucuses.

There are dozens of progressive activist organizations for Iowans, such as Iowans for Peace, the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, Iowa Citizens for Community Involvement, the Iowa Sierra Club, Iowans Against the Death Penalty and others.

In Iowa, activism starts at an early age, where the state’s college campuses host a number of political action groups. The University of Iowa is home to progressive organizations, including Advocates for Liberty, where members are welcome from any Iowa campus who embrace the Libertarian philosophy, and the University of Iowa Freethinkers.

Care to share your opinions? Speak your peace on this page or start a forum topic in iTalk. Also, check our list of  Activist groups.

Your Turn: How do you rally people for your cause? Comment on this page.