Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Zach Wahls On Legislature’s #1 Problem

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls (12/9/21) “The biggest challenge facing the Iowa Legislature’s 2022 session is the Kim Reynolds Workforce Crisis. “In Iowa manufacturing, health care, education, our service industries…everywhere across our state there just aren’t enough workers… “During the … Continue reading →

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The Biden Plan To Save Democracy

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Trish Nelson

I don’t know about you but I don’t regularly visit Whitehouse.gov. But as bad as most other news sources are in terms of  just getting the facts without the hysterics, I may make it my primary news source along with … Continue reading →

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Take Action This Week For Iowa

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert by CCI (Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement) –  Check out their website and sign up for their weekly organizing letter. To be as powerful, strategic and effective as possible, CCI Action needs you! Join, donate today and your … Continue reading →

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Al Franken Talks With David Cay Johnston

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Here at BFIA we’re not into promoting the former guy and the crazy-crowd antics associated with him.  This is a reality based conversation about the former guy for a change.

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Revisiting The John Deere Strike Settlement With Dr. Peter Orazem

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Dr. Peter Orazem, professor of economics at ISU analyzes the outcome of the John Deere UAW strike.

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Mike Franken: All For One And One For All

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI  – Here is eleven minutes of Admiral Mike Franken, one of the Dems who hopes to take on Grassley.  Note that Dave Muhlbauer has dropped out of the race since this was broadcast. “Iowans deserve a leader who will … Continue reading →

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Biden Remarks On Omicron

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Trish Nelson
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Pulitzer Winner Reveals How To Save Iowa

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Trish Nelson

  “It’s a religious issue in Iowa that you cannot interfere with the production of livestock in any form and that’s handed down to us by Moses. Agriculture is our state religion and nothing will get in the way of … Continue reading →

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Vets For Peace: Contact Chuck And Joni ASAP

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace Chapter #161 The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is being considered now in the US Senate. It looks like it will be debated on the Senate floor on Nov. 29th. I frankly … Continue reading →

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What Is There To Be Thankful For In 2021?

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Trish Nelson

No matter how precarious things seem there is always something to be thankful for.  Here is my list of things and people I am truly grateful for on Thanksgiving 2021 as America the idea struggles to survive and we all … Continue reading →

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