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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Iowa Senate Leader Wahls’ 2021 Opening Day Speech
Good morning everyone, and welcome to the first day of the 2021 session. Before I begin, I ask all Senators in the Chamber, as well as staff, lobbyists, and other members of the public, to rise as you are able … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa legislative session 2021, Iowa Senate Democrats, Senator Zach Wahls, Zach Wahls opening remarks
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4-H Should Be For All Kids
Published with permission from the January 2021 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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Tagged 4-H, Iowa Poll, local journalism, print journalism, The Prairie Progressive
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Miller-Meeks: Trump And Republicans Should Not Be Held Accountable For Capitol Takeover
Release from Rita Hart: Miller-Meeks: “Trump and Republicans likewise should not be held to blame for the U.S. Capitol riot” Less than twenty-four hours after a violent mob incited by Donald Trump breached the U.S. Capitol, interrupting the congressional certification … Continue reading
Posted in #nevertrump, #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa
Tagged Capitol riots, IA-02 Recount, Marianette Miller-Meeks, Rita Hart for IA-02
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American Democracy Is Alive But Not Well
Yesterday was as scary as it’s ever been over the last four years. Lately, every day Democracy lives to see another day feels like a huge, hard fought win. Yesterday was a dark day in America. It appears that today … Continue reading
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Tagged capitol violence, Trump coup attempt
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How To Lobby for COVID Relief Virtually Or in Person
Action alert from CCI Action Fund We need accessible healthcare, housing, education, and good jobs for everyone. But politicians like Governor Kim Reynolds are standing in our way. Next Tuesday, January 12, Reynolds will give her Condition of the State … Continue reading
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Tagged Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa CCI, Iowa COVID relief, Iowa Lobby Day
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Zephyr Teachout Wants To Break Up Big Ag
UPDATE: The RSVP link for tonight’s show was showing that the event had already ended, but of course, it hasn’t. See you at 6pm Central — watch live here! Zephyr Teachout is an author, attorney, political activist, and anti-trust and … Continue reading
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Tagged antitrust, Big Ag, Big Tech, corporate monopolies, Zephyr Teachout
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IA-02 Recount Update: Rita Hart Statement On Swearing-In Day
January 3, 2020 WHEATLAND, IOWA — IA-02 Democratic candidate Rita Hart issued the following statement on Mariannette Miller-Meeks being provisionally seated today: “Twenty-two voters in Iowa’s Second Congressional District still have not had their legally cast votes counted and thousands … Continue reading
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Tagged IA-02 Recount, Rita Hart for Congress, Rita Hart for IA-02
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Media Reform Should Be The First Priority Of 2021
In 2021 if you consider yourself a media reform activist and you don’t know who Nicholas Johnson is, now would be the time to familiarize yourself with his work. Watch this video in its entirety and you will be armed … Continue reading
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Tagged Broadcasting and the public interest, corporate media, Media reform 2021
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Help Iowans For Gun Safety Stand Up To The NRA In 2021
A new year’s message from Iowans for Gun Safety 2020 is winding down. Iowans for Gun Safety, the organization seeking common-sense solutions to gun violence, is looking to 2021 as the year to gather the members and resources necessary to … Continue reading
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Recount Update: Wapello County Voter Asks for Vote to be Counted in IA-02 Race
From the Rita Hart campaign ICYMI: First Time Wapello County Voter Asks for Vote to be Counted in IA-02 Race “I want my vote to be counted,” Klawonn wrote in the affidavit. “This was my first time voting and I … Continue reading
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Tagged IA-02 Recount, Rita Hart for Congress, Wapello County
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