Author Archives: Trish Nelson

This Thanksgiving Weekend We Ain’t Buyin’ It

This Thanksgiving weekend we can still help American democracy live to see another day by withholding our buying power from corporations that are bending the knee to MAGA. If you must shop this weekend, try to buy from locally owned … Continue reading

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Former Public Defender Sues State Of Iowa

Public defender sues state claiming she was fired for Kirk-related comments by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 25, 2025 The State of Iowa is being sued by an attorney who claims she was fired from the Office of the … Continue reading

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Iowa Should Have Broken Up With Grassley Long Ago

Below is an excerpt from an article about Senator Grassley published yesterday in Current Affairs by Alex Skopic.  It is an excellent read. Be forewarned it is as long as Grassley’s career but necessarily so.  It meanders to and fro … Continue reading

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Nate Willems For Iowa Attorney General

Nate Willems is running for Iowa Attorney General. Check out his campaign website.  Sunday he posted the following on his public Facebook page: I want to share something Iowans should know about this race. An out-of-state dark money group poured … Continue reading

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Bohannan: Tariffs Wreaking Havoc On Farm Economy

 “This is clearly a winnable seat – if we do the work.” – Simon Rosenberg

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Iowa Republicans Delayed Justice for Epstein’s Victims

Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa Republican Representatives Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Zach Nunn had a chance months ago to stand up for the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, but they failed. Tuesday’s vote to release the Epstein … Continue reading

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How You Can Help Secure A Future For Iowa Wildlife

Action alert posted at IDP Rural Caucus Discussion group a public Facebook group. Iowa Wildlife Action Plan Revision available for public comment The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on the second comprehensive review and revision to the … Continue reading

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More On Chris Jones’ Potential Run For Ag Secretary

“We’re not going to change until we start articulating different ideas and start talking about the pathways to get to these other ideas.” – Chris Jones It is great news that Chris Jones is considering running for Secretary of Agriculture … Continue reading

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Three Upcoming Events On Water Quality And Family Farming

Water Quality Solutions Town Hall: A CISWRA Follow Up Saturday, November 15 • 1:00 – 4:00 pm Drake University Meredith Hall 2805 University Avenue, Des Moines Organized by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Iowa Food and Water Watch, and Progress … Continue reading

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Chris Jones Would Run As A Democrat For Ag Secretary

This story was originally published by Sentient by Nina B. Elkadi Former University of Iowa researcher Chris Jones has announced an exploratory committee for Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, a major step toward running for office. Jones, who currently serves … Continue reading

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