Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Joni Ernst Allowed To Lie On “This Week”

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Trish Nelson

This is from an excellent article by Jennifer Rubin.  Mainstream press could expose and dispense of a lot of the right wing lies if they would just ask a single follow up question. But they don’t and the Iowa press … Continue reading →

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Help Sarah Trone Garriott Defeat Jake Chapman

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Sarah Trone Garriott is running against Jake Chapman. That is all you need to know to support her campaign. Even though I was elected to a four-year term in 2020, I am required to stand for re-election in 2022, because … Continue reading →

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Ari Berman/Marc Elias On The GOP’s Assault On Democracy

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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Miller-Meeks v Bohannan In IA-01 An Easy Choice

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Trish Nelson

IA-01 do you want this person to represent you in congress? Or do you want this person to represent you in congress?

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Iowa House Democrats Have A Plan For That

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Watch the Iowa House Democrats Blue Statehouse Alert LIVE every Tuesday on Facebook. Get updates from House Democratic Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst and Minority Whip Rep. Lindsay James!

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What Are Trump’s Civil And Criminal Vulnerabilities?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Al Franken speaks with Joyce Vance.  Very informative podcast.

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Rally To Restore Press Access At Iowa Capitol Wednesday

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Join the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Iowa, League of Women Voters Linn County, and Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Restore Press Access rally West steps of the Iowa Capitol  Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from Noon – 1:00 p.m. All … Continue reading →

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On MLK Day 2022 Register To Vote

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Trish Nelson

It is sad that in 2022 we still have to fight for voting rights and fair elections. But fight we must. Senators will be back at the Capitol this week and they’ll be voting on rules changes that will determine … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye Des Moines Register Saturday Print Edition

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Trish Nelson

by Gary Sanders Today’s print Des Moines Register includes a notice that as of March 12 there will be no more print Des Moines Register on Saturdays. Even as I type this it staggers me. This is a newspaper that … Continue reading →

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Iowa House Democrats Respond To Kim Reynolds

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Did you miss House Democratic Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst‘s response to the Governor’s Condition of the State on Iowa PBS? Now is the time we keep Governor Kim Reynolds and the #IAGOP accountable.  Click here to sign up for Democratic … Continue reading →

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