Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa Republicans Turning Back The Clock On Equal Opportunity

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Senate approves bill stripping references to affirmative action from Iowa law by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 29, 2026 Controversial legislation stripping numerous references to affirmative action from state law and eliminating training requirements related to racial and culture … Continue reading →

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Deadline For Iran War Looming

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This letter from Ed Flaherty was published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette April 25. [BFIA editor’s note: There appears to be some discrepancy as to the actual date the War Powers  Resolution kicks in. Some sources say May 1st] What … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Water Doesn’t Have To Be This Way

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Iowa’s Water: It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:30 – 8pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C, Livestream Iowa’s water quality is among the worst in the nation. Water quality challenges impact … Continue reading →

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The Math And Science Of Farming In Iowa

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This is my second post about The Lobe Rangers.  They are doing an amazing thing, educating the public about farming and how to do it so everyone has a positive outcome. I feel like the information they share needs to … Continue reading →

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Voucher Funded Private Schools Cost Iowa Taxpayers $1 Billion

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Statehouse newsletter from representative, Elinor Levin, HD89 Iowa City. I would like to begin by extending compassion to all those affected by the tragic shooting in our community on Sunday morning. Acts of violence like what occurred at the Ped … Continue reading →

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Spinachgate

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Trish Nelson
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Meet Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat For Congress In IA-03

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Sarahforiowa.com – campaign website – donate here Follow Sarah on social media: Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   YouTube   TikTok   BlueSky Follow Hopium Chronicles

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Scenes From An Iowa Democratic Campaign Event

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Sunday we were in West Liberty for a candidate forum with Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate Zach Wahls and Josh Turek; IA-01 U.S. House of Representatives candidates Christina Bohannan and Travis Terrell and state and local candidates. It was … Continue reading →

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Are Culture War Bills Prioritized By Iowa Republicans?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Trish Nelson

A panel of experts provides updates on Iowa statehouse happenings followed by Q & A. Melissa Peterson, ISEA Damian Thompson of Iowa Safe Schools Luke Elzinga (he/him) DMARC – Des Moines Area Religious Council Keenan Crow, One Iowa Kyrstin Delagardelle, … Continue reading →

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Rob Sand At Iowa State Education Association

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Watch Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand address the ISEA.  Check out his campaign website to volunteer or donate. Follow Bleeding Heartland’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@bleedingheartland9 “State Auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate for governor, delivered these remarks to the annual meeting … Continue reading →

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