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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Mike Franken Schools Grassley on Leadership on Iowa Press
There is no doubt Iowa needs Mike Franken to replace Chuck Grassley. On this weekend’s edition of Iowa Press Franken calmly and surely and without partisan talking points, showed viewers, in a way that the Iowa press has not, that … Continue reading
Will Our Democracy Survive?
The Day Democracy Died: Listening to Washington and McLean by Nicholas Johnson published with permission George Washington warned his “Friends and Fellow-Citizens” there could be days like this in his farewell address of September 19, 1796. Political parties could become … Continue reading
How We Got Here
Check out this interview with Anne Nelson, author of Shadow Network: Media, Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right. She explains in fascinating yet shocking detail exactly how we got here and why the right’s use of the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa
Tagged Council for National Policy, Radical right, Right wing media
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Wanted: Democratic Candidates in Seven Iowa Senate Districts
Important message from Senator Rob Hogg: Help win back the Iowa Senate After the primary, here is the lineup of Iowa Senate Democratic candidates who need your support. Dear Iowans: Now that the primary is over, it is time to … Continue reading
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Tagged Admiral Mike Franken, Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidates 2022, Iowa Senate
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Watch Juneteenth: The Movement on Iowa PBS
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Deidre DeJear Delivers On Iowa Press
After the usual rather hostile political questions (read the full transcript here), someone finally asked a policy question. AP reporter David Pitt: “I’m wondering what you do as Governor if the Iowa Supreme Court decides to overturn the previous ruling … Continue reading
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Tagged Deidre DeJear, Iowa Democrats 2022, Iowa governor's race 2022, Iowa media, Iowa Press
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Iowans For Responsible Gun Laws To Launch Thursday
Iowans For Responsible Gun Laws to launch Thursday No matter our race, background or neighborhood, Iowans know that the majority of us favor commonsense gun safety laws. We know that the lives lost to gun violence are worthy of leaders … Continue reading
Time For The Iowa Press To Ask Grassley About This Statement
“Well, first of all, I will be — if the Vice President isn’t there and we don’t expect him to be there, I will be presiding over the Senate,” according to a transcript of his remarks sent by a spokesperson. … Continue reading
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Tagged J6 Hearings, January 6 insurrection, Senator Charles Grassley
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Letters From Iowans Point To Changing Political Landscape
Not everyone lives and dies by social media. Many people still read newspapers. If you’ve ever considered writing a letter to the editor we would highly recommend it. You will have a much greater impact reaching people who live in … Continue reading
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