Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Can You Restart A Closed Nuclear Reactor?

From the July 2025 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading

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Happy 4th Of July

The fight to save democracy is NOT OVER.  All we have to do is stop voting for Republicans. How hard can that be?

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TruthBombs: Harnessing The Power Of Local Issues

Really good, pragmatic info. here, doesn’t waste time with a long intro or excessive chatter. Gets to the point, great ideas. Only about 20 minutes. #TruthBombs

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Al Gore Criticizes Trump Administration At Climate Event

ICYMI – Speaking at an event at the start of San Francisco’s Climate Week, Gore said the Trump administration was “trying to create their own preferred version of reality.”

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Not The First Time

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State Legislators Fighting For The Working Class

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Americans Not Buying What Trump Is Selling

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Democrats Step Up

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Urgent Action Requested: Save Iowa History

Sign the petition The Issue SAVE IOWA HISTORY! RALLY to KEEP State Historical Society of Iowa’s research facility in Iowa City OPEN! Restore Funding for the State Historical Society of Iowa Libraries and Archives. Keep physical records of Iowa history … Continue reading

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Travis Terrell: Progressive Means “Good For The Average Person”

Laura Belin at Bleeding Heartland has been interviewing Democratic candidates running for office in 2026.  You can find the interviews on the Bleeding Heartland YouTube channel along with a summary of the interview and transcript. They are a good way … Continue reading

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