Author Archives: Trish Nelson

The Backstory Behind Iowa’s Voter Suppression Law And How We Fix It

ICYMI –  Presented by Iowa Chapter Sierra Club.  “There is a big scandal around Iowa’s new Voter Suppression Law. Tune in to hear the latest on how this law came to be.”

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Republicans Have 0% Approval Rating

In a sane and just world, that’s how it would be. But no, we now live in the  post-Trump era where Iowa Republicans are happily taking orders and actual laws from ALEC and the national Republican party. They apparently plan … Continue reading →

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President Biden Memorial Day Remarks

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Memorial Day 2021 Honor. Reflect. Remember.

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Why Republicans Want More Poverty And Crime

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Lawmakers in ALEC Network Push Bills to Intimidate Voters of Color

Republican state legislators, including dozens tied to the corporate-funded American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), are pushing to loosen restrictions on poll watching, which has historically been aimed at preventing Black Americans from voting. These poll watching initiatives are part of … Continue reading →

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Dave Muhlbauer: It’s Time To Be A Democrat Again

From our inbox yesterday. I’m Dave Muhlbauer. I’m a farmer in Iowa who raises hogs and cattle, corn, beans, and alfalfa, and I’m running for U.S. Senate. Let me tell you why: Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has been in office … Continue reading →

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Jen Senko: Right Wing Media Is The Core Of Our Problem

Jen Senko’s excellent documentary The Brainwashing of my Dad about the purposeful rise of right wing media in America won a Webbie award this week.  Please watch this conversation about the film. You can see Brainwashing on Prime and some … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Demands Records To Uncover Right Wing Influence

Requests to Governor, Secretary of State, Legislative Services Agency, and Legislators follows claims from Heritage Action that they Wrote Iowa’s New Voter Suppression Law Des Moines, Iowa — An advocacy group is demanding that public records be released to uncover … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Pro-Rural Agenda Could Win Democrats Rural Votes

The Daily Yonder covers rural America. “We like stories — and we love facts — about the people, economy and future of rural places.”  Follow DY on Twitter Instagram and Facebook. They also have a podcast, Everywhere Radio and a … Continue reading →

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