Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Jordan Klepper v. Iowans Who Say They Think Trump Won

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI

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Rep. Cindy Axne, Rob Sand to Speak at Progress Iowa 7th Annual Corn Feed

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Virtual Corn Feed will take place Tuesday, October 26th, free to attend Des Moines, Iowa – Progress Iowa announced today that their seventh annual Progress Iowa Corn Feed will be held on Tuesday, October 26th with Rep. Cindy Axne, State … Continue reading →

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The Brainwashing Of My Dad Comes of Age

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Last week Fox News turned 25.  The good news is suddenly Jen Senko, write and director of the award winning The Brainwashing of My Dad, is in the media!  She has broken the taboo against talking about the problem of … Continue reading →

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Podcast By George Talks Deere Strike

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Trish Nelson

If you haven’t already, check out this usually interesting, informative, and user-friendly podcast. We try to listen regularly.

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“Trump’s In Legal Trouble Don’t Kid Yourself”

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Say what you will about James Carville, he is an original thinker never beholden to talking points and is always worth a listen.  Happy Friday!

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Help Democrats Deliver By October 31

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Click here to join IndivisibleIowa and find your local state senate/state house group. Our reconciliation strategy is still moving — and with just three weeks left for Democrats to pass the recovery package before the new October 31 deadline, we … Continue reading →

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What Exactly Is Gerrymandering?

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Time for a gerrymandering review as we await the Iowa GOP’s worst. And as an aside, one of the examples of gerrymandering in John Oliver’s segment involves a Democratic primary. It caused me to reflect that Democrats seem to be … Continue reading →

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Watch Frances Haugen 60 Minutes Interview

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI here it is.

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Cedar Rapids Mayoral Candidate Courageous In Pursuit Of Justice

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Published with permission from the fall 2021 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. … Continue reading →

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Cancel Culture and the Freedom of Expression

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Published with permission by Ralph Scharnau The term cancel culture or call-out culture denotes a modern form of ostracism where someone is cast out of social or professional circles online, on social media, or in person. The phrase is commonly … Continue reading →

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