Hi Liberals!
At tonight's meeting we'll have a pile of political and activism books to give away. Come and get 'em!

8pm at AJ's on East Court (419 E. Court Ave.)

Hope to see you there!

Your liberally literate co-hosts,
Kelli, Brandon, Tessa, & Stephen

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News!

The Fallon Forum will continue to bring a progressive voice to talk radio in Iowa!
Tune in at www.webcastonelive.com from noon -1pm on Monday, April 2 to hear Ed Fallon talk with local radio host, Bradshaw, about corporate influence on our airwaves. And watch for more udpates at www.fallonforum.com.

Events!

Don't forget the Natural Living Expo this weekend at Vets Auditorium!
Saturday and Sunday connect with professionals and enthusiasts working to bring us natural, sustainable and holistically healthy communities and businesses.
For more info visit www.naturallivingexpo.org.

Thanks for reading!
-Kelli, Brandon, Tessa, & Stephen

Hey Liberals! Happy spring!

Don't forget our meeting tonight at 8pm at AJ's on East Court (419 E. Court Ave.)

Have you tried one of the new "360" brand vodkas at AJ's? They're made using low environmental impact methods and they have incentives for recycling their bottles and flip tops. Read more about them at www.vodka360.com.

A taste test at Drinking Liberally got great reviews from people who like their vodka straight or mixed. Ask Dave the bartender about the unusual flavors available!

Dave's also stocking more locally made beers, including Peace Tree, made in Knoxville. We love supporting a bar that supports sustainable practices. Next time you're in, ask Dave about it!

This week we have the sad news to report that our good friend Ed Fallon's radio show The Fallon Forum is being dropped from 98.3 WOWfm. Ed has provided a genuine forum for discussing many of the most important issues we're facing in today's political climate. It's been an important service and Ed can be proud of a show that has always taken on tough issues with civility. Ed hopes to continue in radio if another opportunity comes up. In the meantime, you can still get back-episodes for free via iTunes. http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fallon-forum/id383056430

This week there are LOTS of great events related to issues that are dear to our hearts, so read on and get involved!

Your totally plugged-in co-hosts,
Kelli, Brandon, Tessa, & Stephen

P.S. We're on Facebook (Drinking Liberally Des Moines) and Twitter! (@DL_DSM)

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What: Iowa chief justice to speak on judicial selection and retention
When: Today, Thursday, 7pm
Where: Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames

You can also follow along with a Twitter Live Feed of the event here: https://twitter.com/#!/protectiacourts

Chief Justice Mark Cady of the Iowa Supreme Court will speak at an open meeting of the Ames League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames.
The topic of the speech is set as "Choosing and Keeping the Best Possible Judges." Justice Cady will focus on the process of selecting and retaining judges in the Iowa judicial system, proposed changes to this system and their possible effects. More info: http://iowastatedaily.com/news/article_6953c45c-7308-11e1-b666-001871e3c...

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What: Center on Sustainable Communities: The Tomorrow Plan
When: Friday, March 23, 3:00pm-6:30pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Auditorium
730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA

If you're interested in how Des Moines is set to develop in the next 10 years, you need to know about the Tomorrow Plan. It's a comprehensive plan for where to focus the public's resources to make Des Moines great, and you can be part of it. Lend your voice to The Tomorrow Plan. Following the lecture by Peter Katz, there will be roundtable discussions addressing the following topics:

Housing
Local Foods
The Arts
Waste Management

More info: http://icosc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=433:connec...

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What: Put Iowa Students Before Profits Rally
When: Friday, March 23, 6-8pm
Where: East side of State Capitol Grounds, E 7th & Locust

Join supporters of a fully funded public education system in Iowa in sending a message to the State Legislature: Don't drain money from public schools to pay for for-profit education ventures. More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/324709757587408/

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What: Health Care House Party & Potluck with Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines
When: Saturday, March 24, 2-4pm
Where: Home of Rudy & Veronica Simms 5109 Sawyers Dr., Des Moines, IA 50310

Discuss how health care reform has affected the women of Iowa. This event is put on by Organizing for America, Women for Obama.
More info: 515-664-5080
jdevine@ofaiowa.com
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Ay, Liberals, but not gone."

Before they go, share a drink with us at AJ's tonight starting at 8pm. (419 E. Court Ave.)

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Do you need to cross "march in a parade" off your bucket list? Well you're in luck! Drinking Liberally has been invited to join Occupy Des Moines in the St. Patrick's Day parade this Saturday! Drinking Liberally and/or Occupy/99% attire is welcome, as well as your best wearin' o' the green.

Line up with Float #91 between 10-11:30am on E. Walnut just south of the Capitol building. The parade starts at noon.

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Concerned about potential war with Iran? Take in a talk by Dr. James Zogby, President of the Arab-American Institute on March 20 at 7:00 pm in Waveland Hall, Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersoll. Contact Kathleen McQuillen of AFSC at (515) 274-4851 (x22) or KMcquillen@afsc.org for more information.

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Tonight's Fallon Forum (7pm on 98.3FM or www.983wowfm.com) features Brad Zaun (R-Urbandale) discussing a controversial education proposal he's sponsoring in the statehouse. Dan Kelley (D-Newton) joins the show later on.
For more information visit www.fallonforum.com.

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We hope to see you tonight at AJ's, but if we don't, have a safe and fun St. Patrick's Day!

Your jolly green co-hosts,
Kelli, Brandon, Tessa, & Stephen

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Tonight! 8pm. AJ's on East Court. We meet! We drink! We talk!

Saturday! Occupy the Lens photography show opens at Ritual Cafe. Reception 4-6pm. Show runs through April 6.

Liberals love Ritual Cafe. Come for the bumper stickers, stay for the hemp in your food.
(Located on 13th St. between Locust & Grand.)

Also Saturday! Civic Engagement at the Library - This month's topic: Immigration - WHAT SHOULD WE DO?!
9:15 am - 12:00 noon at the Central Library, Meeting Room #1
Register at www.dmpl.org and FIX IT!

Your loud and punchy co-hosts,
Kelli, Brandon, Tessa, & Stephen

Twitter! (www.twitter.com/DL_DSM) Facebook! (search Drinking Liberally Des Moines)