Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowans Forced To Collect Own Covid-19 Data

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Early on in the pandemic, whenever I watched a Reynolds press conference I was struck by her attitude of arrogance, even contempt, for the press in the room and by association, all Iowans. She looked bored and put out by … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Trump Conservatives

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Trish Nelson
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Happy Memorial Day From Blog For Iowa

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Enjoy a safe and solemn Memorial Day. Please remember to cherish and safeguard the freedoms many have died for by voting in November. And now for BFIA’s annual posting of the best flag photo ever.

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Senators Joe Bolkcom And Zach Walz Test Iowa Update

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Trish Nelson
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Loebsack, Axne, Finkenauer To Reynolds “Please Reply Within 48 Hours”

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Trish Nelson

In Letter to Gov. Reynolds, Reps. Loebsack, Axne, Finkenauer Urge Expansion of ‘Test Iowa’ Coronavirus Testing Program “As the funding for Test Iowa was made possible by Congress and as Iowans are contracting and dying from COVID-19 daily, please reply … Continue reading →

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Help Stop Hate and Disinformation on COVID-19

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Free Press was created to give people a voice in the crucial decisions that shape our media. Here is an update on what we’ve been up to these past few weeks: There’s a lot happening on Capitol Hill right now. … Continue reading →

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Watch: U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Debate #2

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Trish Nelson

The second debate took place Tuesday night. Round three will be Friday May 21 4 p.m. on WHO-TV.  Watch the first debate here.  

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U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Debate #1

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Trish Nelson
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How Much Is A Human Life Worth?

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Summer  2020 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading →

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Iowa Needs A CAFO Moratorium

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Action alert – CCI has been leading the fight against CAFO proliferation in Iowa. Click on the link below to sign the petition. Yesterday, the Hardin County Board of Supervisors denied two proposed factory farm applications. The applications proposed by … Continue reading →

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