Monthly Archives: January 2024

Kim Reynolds Speech Ripped To Shreds

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This public post by Molly Donahue refutes Governor Reynolds’ condition of the state speech, line by line (or shall we say lie by lie). Please give it a read. It will come in handy for talking points for letters and … Continue reading →

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Melton For Iowa 2024 Weekly Update

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Help Ryan Melton turn IA-04 blue or at least purple. Sign up below for his excellent newsletter. It is excellent because you actually learn something. He doesn’t just give you talking points then ask for money. He gives you something … Continue reading →

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Why Hers Is The Most Popular Substack in America

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Trish Nelson

She’s great and Al is always fun. Her book Democracy Awakening is a NYT bestseller. “Heather Cox Richardson says that Trumpers have bought into an alternative reality and that we are, at this moment, on a knife’s edge. She’s an … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Governor Reynolds

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This was a public post someone reposted in the IDP Rural Caucus Discussion Group. I thought it was one of the best comments I’ve seen in the terrible aftermath of Iowa’s first school shooting and wanted it to reach a … Continue reading →

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Reducing Consumption of Animal Products

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Paul Deaton

An uncomfortable truth about environmentalism — that no one wants to discuss, especially in Iowa — is the amount of land used to feed and husband animals. To say it another way, the best thing we could do to mitigate … Continue reading →

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After COP 28 Keep On The Sunny Side

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Paul Deaton

I met with State Senator Joe Bolkcom before he retired to discuss ways to mitigate the effects of climate change. He told me something important as we finished our conversation. “Join a group and get active,” he said. What does … Continue reading →

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Biden Remarks Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Paul Deaton

On Friday, January 5, 2023, President Joe Biden gave this speech near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to kick off his re-election campaign. It is worth a listen.

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March For Our Lives Iowa Statement On Perry Shooting: “Your Inaction Is Killing Us”

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“Your inaction is killing us” — March For Our Lives Iowa Statement on Recent Perry Shooting Perry, Iowa — On January 4th, 2024, at 7:40 am, an active shooter was reported at Perry High School, on the first day back … Continue reading →

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The Killing Must Stop

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This is a letter to the editor submitted to Blog for Iowa by our friend Ed Flaherty, peace activist. This letter was also sent to local papers. 22,000 Gazans Killed, More Dying On January 1, 2024 it was announced that … Continue reading →

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Most Iowans Agree With Progressive Policies

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please share this action alert from ICAN Hands Around The Capitol Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 Iowa State Capitol Rotunda 1007 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 11:30: check through Security 12 Noon: Join hands for two minutes of silence, followed … Continue reading →

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