Over Labor Day weekend, President Biden said he wasn't done going after the windfall profits of Big Pharma. Well, he can do this without Congress, he just needs to task his Health and Human Services Secretary to "make meds affordable".

Join CCI members and allies tomorrow, Sept. 13, from 6-7pm for an online teach-in on the national Make Meds Affordable campaign.

Drug companies continue to raise the already-outrageous prices of medicines, which forces families into impossible decisions, such as whether to buy groceries or to pay for a prescription. At the teach-in we'll lay out the basics of this national campaign, cover the existing law HHS secretary Becerra can use, and discuss ways we can take action collectively to make meds affordable.

Join us online tomorrow by registering here, and if you haven't yet shared your story of high prescription drug costs, you can do that here.

We're ready for a governor who will put people and planet first, and that's why we're excited to endorse Deidre DeJear for Governor. 

We know that the solutions to the issues we face come from the folks who experience them every day. DeJear shares that value. She’s committed to listening to and working with everyday Iowans in order to fight for a more just and equitable state.

Want to meet Deidre and learn more about her campaign and commitment to our people and planet? Join us this Saturday at the CCI PAC offices for a candidate meet & greet by registering here!

Last week's Farm News had a great front and full page spread showcasing landowners standing against Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed CO2 pipeline. There were lots of very powerful quotes, but this one sums it up short and sweet: “This is designed to encourage false climate solutions." Read the article here. 

Resistance to these pipelines continues to grow, with more and more folks taking action and counties pushing back. Click here for a toolkit with resources on how to take action in your community, and to access the recording of a webinar we recently held on how to take action at the county level.

And if you live in the path of the proposed Wolf Carbon Solutions pipeline (the 3rd carbon pipeline being proposed in Iowa), attend their virtual "informational" meeting to speak out and ask tough questions next Monday, September 19 here!

The Inflation Reduction Act represents an amazing organizing victory over fossil fuel companies and corporate interests. Thanks to millions of people like you who voted for pro-climate candidates, made phone calls, and took to the streets to get this historic $369-billion investment in clean energy and environmental justice signed into law. 

But the fight isn't over. Senator Manchin and big oil are trying to get legislation passed to fast-track permit approvals for dangerous fossil fuel projects before the end of the year.

Tell your Member of Congress to oppose the dirty permitting side deal!

This deal would gut bedrock environmental protections, endanger public health, fast-track fossil fuels, and push for approval for Manchin’s pet project, the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

This is a dirty deal written by and for the fossil fuel industry. We're working with groups across the country to do everything we can to stop this legislation in its tracks and protect the environment and communities impacted by new drilling. Sign on here to tell your Member of Congress to oppose it.

A group of neighbors in rural Howard County banded together to share their concerns and express opposition to the new confinement being proposed by Iowa Select Farms, the fourth largest pork producer in the nation.

The newly formed group named themselves the Afton Township Neighborhood Alliance. After expressing their concerns to Iowa Select Farms, the Afton Township Neighborhood Alliance was told by company representatives that they would not be building a site at that location!

Members of ATNA plan to contact Howard County on a regular basis to check for new or revised construction permits and manure management plans. Let us know if you hear of a factory farm being proposed in your area so we can fight back for our land, air, and water!

Read our press release for more details on the organizing in Howard County. 

Colder weather is right around the corner, so stay warm and support Iowa CCI Action by entering our raffle for a truly amazing quilt! Donated by CCI Action members Kenn and Pat Bowen, this beautiful and unique quilt is made with t-shirts from grassroots groups, including a rich history of Iowa CCI/CCI Action shirts. 

Raffle tickets are:

• 1 ticket for $10,
• 3 tickets for $25, or
• 10 tickets for $50. 
  

Tickets can be purchased online, by mail or phone, or in-person at the CCI Action office. Ticket sales end on October 31. The winner will be notified on November 1. Proceeds of this raffle will go to support our movement politics work. 

Use this link to get your quilt raffle tickets here!

Art by @artbyfaneshafabre, post by @culturestrike:

Spreading awareness, voter education, and unifying behind the ballots we cast allow us to make crucial changes within our communities!

When asked about voter empowerment, @artbyfaneshafabre had this to offer:

“I wanted to take part in this project because as a DACA recipient I know how important it is to vote. I have never been able to vote and a lot of people like myself rely on our allies to continue to fight for themselves and for us. Voters continue to be the voice for people like myself. There is power in numbers and voting is one great way to keep our communities strong.”