Author Archives: Trish Nelson

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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Condition of the People: Watch The Democratic Rebuttal To Kim Reynolds

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Watch Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn’s  “Condition of the People” rebuttal to Kim Reynolds’ speech.  

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Thom Hartmann On Both-Sides-Ism

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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Follow Blue Statehouse Alert Live This Legislative Session

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Today is the first day of the Iowa legislative session.  It will be more important than ever to stay informed this session. And House Democrats have a plan for that. Iowa House Democrats intend to keep the grassroots informed and … Continue reading →

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President Biden Speech On The One Year Anniversary Of The Insurrection

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Trish Nelson

The president gave a historic, powerful speech yesterday. Video and full text below. You can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t obey the law only when it’s convenient. You can’t be patriotic when you embrace and enable … Continue reading →

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