Monthly Archives: April 2025

Are We Fired Up, Ready To Fight?

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker gave a time-to-get-serious speech to Democrats in New Hampshire on Sunday. Here are some highlights, then you can watch the full speech below. “Stop wondering if you can trust the nuclear codes to people who don’t … Continue reading →

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Tim Snyder: A Framework For Understanding Our Politics

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Trish Nelson

This is long, nearly an hour and a half. It is scholarly. It wasn’t made simple for social media or TV. It may remind you of college days sitting in a lecture hall. But it is not boring and if … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged authoritarianism, Tim Snyder | 1 Comment

Al Franken And Robert Reich: Fighting The Trump Autocracy

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Topics covered include the reconciliation bill, Citizens United, Powell memo, corporate democrats, tariffs, due process, protests and more. Plus did you know Robert Reich went to law school with Bill and Hillary Clinton and Clarence Thomas? A couple of stories … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Kick ‘Em When They Are Down Edition

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Dave Bradley

“Kick ‘em when they are up, Kick ‘em when they are down Kick ‘em when they up, Kick ‘em all around” Lyrics from “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henly That seems to be the motto of the Iowa MAGA … Continue reading →

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Mything In America

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Dave Bradley

This video is an hour and a half, but the lecture starts at 5:30 and ends at 35:30 followed by a Q&A. It is a very interesting Q&A, but I found the lecture on the myths much of our present … Continue reading →

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Help SAVE Women’s Votes!

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Dave Bradley

A bit long, but very detailed Marc Elias from Democracy Docket )17 minutes) Voter suppression is the MAGA crowd’s biggest single weapon in any election these days. After years of chewing bigger and bigger holes in eligible voter roles – … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, Calls to Action, Charles Grassley, Joni Ernst, voter suppression | Tagged call your senators, SAVE Act, suppressing women's votes | Comments Off

Ashley Hinson’s Town Hall In Mason City

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Ashley Hinson’s town hall meeting started late and ended abruptly on time. Throughout, she seemed to be using a filibuster strategy, rambling on in a smooth, polished monotone and not directly answering questions except maybe once when she told a … Continue reading →

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Watch Miller-Meeks Narrowly Escape Having To Answer Question

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Defending the indefensible is no easy task even for cold-hearted Republicans. IA-01 Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks escaped by taking off like a bat out of hell down the hall to the nearest exit. Enjoy!

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A Not So Silent Spring

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Yesterday was Earth Day. Happy belated Earth Day, mother Earth! A Not So Silent Spring by Molly Regan April 2025 A Not So Silent Spring was held in Davenport, Iowa USA. “Hands Off” was the real name of the rally … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged #50501, #handsoff, #handsoff Davenport Iowa, Earth Day 2025 | 2 Comments