Irene DeMaris

Remember all that “genocide Joe” and “Kamala is a war hawk” shit?

Yeah…psyops. It worked.

Trump posted “NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!” after bombing a country (Iran) that did not attack us. We are a country of first strikes…yet again.

They did it in the last Des Moines City Council election aka the Crow Tow Election as some of us called it...

Need some summer reading inspo? @rewriter.bsky.social's got you covered!

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When in Arizona.

Action Alert: Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits for Faith Communities | Iowa Faith & Climate Network Faith communities across Iowa are going solar for the first time thanks to new tax credits. Now Congress may take them away. These credits help congregations save money and invest in their missions. U...

In Iowa? Did your congregation go solar thanks to the IRA?

Congress may repeal the credit that made it possible—and that affects every one of us who believes in faith-rooted climate action.

Protect solar for faith communities: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...

Mad respect to the airline gate check employee who just called people out for not listening to the instructions.

Same. I worry for bikers.

So excited to vote for @sarahforiowa.bsky.social!

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More screenings are on the way! Want to host or attend one?

📩 Reach out to info@iowafaithandclimate.org
#IowasDirtySecret #IowaFaithClimate #CleanUpMidAm

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Grateful to board members Rod Stevens and Heather for being there and joining the thoughtful panel conversation. These are the moments that build momentum for justice. 🙌

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The film lays bare the health and environmental toll of coal in Iowa. It was moving to see our Earth Day Rally featured—including moments of Rev. Heather Wachendorf and me speaking. 💚🔥

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Last night I attended the premiere of Iowa’s Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal—a powerful documentary from the Clean Up MidAm Coalition, which @iowafaithclimate.bsky.socialhas proudly been part of from the start. 🌱

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Finding joy.

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🚨 #Iowa: the Governor’s Energy Bill undermines our values and our future.

🌾 150+ Iowans in 45 towns have already spoken up. Join us by using @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social's action alert to let your legislators know we need bold, just laws.

✉️ Speak up here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...

Happy Earth Day!

Here's hoping my org is still a c3 by the end of the day... oh what a time to be alive.

(I'm concerned and just trying to not too much energy on this Trump climate EO to be released today.)

Over 140 #Iowans in 43 different towns have taken action through @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social on opposing this bill!

If you live in #Iowa, identify as a person of faith, and haven't taken action yet, please join us in adding your voice.

#CalledToClimateAction

Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.

My brain isn’t braining at this point!

Celery is TERRIBLE

Action Alert: Stop the Governor's Energy Bill (HF834/SF585) Iowa Faith & Climate Network is urging you to speak out now against the Governor's Energy Bill (HF 834 / SF 585). Please take action now.

📬 Tell lawmakers to walk away: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...
Your voice is needed now.

#NoFaithInThisBill #IowaFaithClimate #EnergyEquity #ClimateJustice #FaithInAction #CalledToClimateAction #Iowa

My faith call me to love our neighbors and advocate/care for creation. This bill does neither.

It puts profits over people, raising energy bills on Iowans and faith communities. That means less for mission work, and more for utility monopolies.

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@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social has now seen the amendment to the Governor’s Energy Bill—and it’s still bad. #Iowa

Send your blessing to @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social by emailing info@iowafaithandclimate.org to be included (and credited) in this free resource.

Got a liturgy you wrote when you dedicated solar panels, heat pumps, a community garden or other environmental feature? We’d love to hear about it!

@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social is building our next resource for and we are looking to share blessings to be used at houses of worship!

#Iowa friends! Take climate action today with @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social.

At @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social, we envision a future that is healthy, just, and sustainable for all. This bill takes us in the wrong direction. Let’s rise in faithful action together.

#NoFaithInThisBill #IowaFaithClimate #ClimateJustice #FaithInAction #Iowa #CalledToClimateAction

Action Alert: Stop the Governor's Energy Bill (HF834/SF585) Iowa Faith & Climate Network is urging you to speak out now against the Governor's Energy Bill (HF 834 / SF 585). Please take action now.

We’ve launched a statewide action alert. It takes 2 minutes. Let your legislators know this bill doesn’t reflect your values.

📢 Fill it out here: iowafaithandclimate.org/action-alert...

Then share it with your community—your congregation, your pastor, your friends.