Author Archives: Trish Nelson

The Most Important Thing Right Now

Action alert from One Iowa Action.  One Iowa Action works to preserve and advance the rights of LGBTQ Iowans through grassroots efforts, policy work, voter education, and advocacy. Follow One Iowa Action on Facebook and Twitter The next few weeks … Continue reading

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Zach Wahls: Legislature Should Approve First Maps

Zach Wahls is the Iowa Senate Democratic Leader. These are his remarks regarding the first redistricting maps that came out yesterday.  Follow Iowa Senate Democrats on Facebook and Twitter “As we have said since Day 1, Iowans deserve a fair … Continue reading

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Freshman Miller-Meeks’ Partisan Antics Growing Tiresome Already In IA-02

IA-02 may be somewhat conservative, especially in the rural areas but constituents are used to having a real congressman, Dave Loebsack, who served as a Democrat in a bipartisan manner for seven terms.  Seems like MMM’s partisan antics are wearing … Continue reading

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President Biden On Climate Change: It’s Time To Act

Biden’s statement on climate change yesterday.

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Zero Republican Support For Voting Rights

Preserving the integrity of our elections is the most important issue at this moment.  No progress can be made on climate or anything else if Republicans are allowed to lock in power. Democrats will have to go it alone to … Continue reading

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Al Franken Interviews Sheldon Whitehouse

A great discussion on how the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence isn’t conservative. It’s corporatist. And Al is going on tour. Get tickets to see Al during his 15-city “The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently on Tour” Tour at https://alfranken.com/appearances. Subscribe to … Continue reading

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How To Get Involved In The Fight For LGBTQ Equality

Important message from One Iowa: September is gearing up to be a busy month with great ways to get involved in our fight for LGBTQ equality. Explore the ways you can support our work and show up for LGBTQ Iowans … Continue reading

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Ras Smith Calls Out Reynolds For Politicizing Covid

Iowa needs a governor who will try to solve problems not politicize them. Rep. Ras Smith has announced his candidacy for governor of Iowa.  He is standing up for kids against Reynolds’ law that leaves them defenseless against Covid in … Continue reading

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There Will Be Marching!

Maybe you have heard that Women’s March Iowa opted to not hold a march. Stated reasons are Covid and too expensive to organize.  You can check out the conversation about their decision on their Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/WMIowaOfficial However, there is … Continue reading

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Iowa Educators Talk Covid On Iowa Press

David Yepsen and O. Kay Henderson seem to think it is their job to make sure the silly nonsensical Republican talking points get air time.  Glad Yepsen is retiring. O. Kay Henderson is taking his place. Hoping things improve but … Continue reading

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