A More Perfect Union - Knox County Progressives

06/16/2015

Local Knox County progressives might not be aware that twice a month there is an informal social group called Drinking Liberally (nice pun, eh?) meeting at Fat Fish Pub, 158. N. Broad, in Galesburg. For fun and friendship, to share our views, talk politics, get to know each other - it's open to anyone who wants to come. Fat Fish is a lovely pub with great craft beers and excellent food.

Please feel free to join us. We meet the first and third Tuesday of each month, at 5:30 pm. Tonight is the last for June.

We have a special event tonight too - a poetry reading by Rich Hanson, a longtime member of Drinking Liberally and a political progressive. Come on out tonight and enjoy some good beer, good food, good company and good words - hope to see you there!

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Richard L. Hanson (Monmouth, Illinois), author of FERAL CATS AND OTHER POEMS (2015) will read a selection of poems on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Fat Fish Pub (158 N. Broad) at 6pm, sponsored by the Galesburg chapter of Drinking Liberally. Drinking Liberally is a national informal social group with chapters in 48 states which meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm at Fat Fish Pub and is open to the public. The reading will be in the party room and the public is welcome to come and enjoy.
Rich Hanson's poetry has appeared in multiple national publications, including the North American Review. His poem "What if Wile E. Coyote had Caught the Road Runner" was chosen as a finalist for the James Hearst Poetry award by the NAR and he has earned a Pushcart Prize nomination. He often appears at "Open Mic" readings at The Beanhive coffe shop in Galesburg.
Fat Fish Pub is a 21 and over drinking establishment but minors are allowed with adult accompaniment while food is being served, from 5-8pm weeknights.

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07/28/2013

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who helped make the Three Sisters Obamacare video early on a Saturday morning!

07/28/2013

The Knox County Progressives and The Three Sisters invite you to enjoy and share this homemade video about the truth and benefits of the Affordable Care Act - or Obamacare as it is lovingly know. Many thanks to all of the local progressives, liberals and Democrats who came out early on a Saturday morning to help make this.

http://youtu.be/09hRrEwWQfc

06/04/2012

Jerry Ryberg has been working very hard for months to try and convince the Galesburg City Council and Mayor to publicly oppose the Citizens United Supreme Court decision which has so drastically altered the political environment in just the last few years.

Many cities, counties and other local governments have gone on record in opposition to Citizens United, to the way in which unlimited and secret monies can now be gathered and spent on elections. Not just national elections, either - it is happening now at the state level and soon will work its way down to even county and city politics.

This is not a partisan issue but a democratic issue - as in the future of our democracy is at stake if Citizens United isn't stood up to by the people.

Please come out tonight to the City Council meeting at the Public Safety Building in downtown Galesburg (between Broad and Cedar, south of Simmons and north of Tompkins). Please come prior to 6:30pm to help support Jerry and to help restore the democratic process.

05/08/2012

Schilling is sending out "misleading" information - time to start fighting back! Jim Jacobs has begun the battle for us!

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02/28/2012

Tonight at Knox College - Robin Wright, author of "Rock the Casbah" - this might interest some progressives!

If you have a question you would like us to ask Ms. Wright, post it here or post it on the Livestream chat on the night of the lecture.

01/28/2012

New piece by Jim Jacobs on fair taxation!

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01/14/2012

http://livingliberally.org/drinking/event/Drinking-Liberally-Galesburg-2

01/09/2012

This is happening TONIGHT in Galesburg! If you feel strongly about the negative effects of Citizens United, come out to show your support. Jerry Ryberg is presenting a resolution tonight. Meeting starts at 6:30.

From courthouses to statehouses, the pro-corporate ruling is under pressure.

12/13/2011

Bobby Schilling wants to know what WE think about something. Huzzah? Anyway, here's a story about it and you can go to Schilling's page (link is in the story) and let him know what you think. Be warned, the last question is a trick!

Schilling wants to know your thoughts on jobless benefits - Quad-Cities Online is the Quad Cities leading Internet service provider offering dial in access, local news from The Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, weather and sports.

12/12/2011

Tomorrow night at the Galesburg Public Library - please come!

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