Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Loebsack Cites Urgent Push To Pass Broadband Data Act

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Trish Nelson

“Affordability is not just a rural or urban issue. It is a national issue.”  – Rep. Dave Loebsack

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Iowa’s Medical Cannabis Program “Worst in Nation”

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Trish Nelson
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Trump Gets Crazy Policy Ideas From Sean Hannity, Fox News

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Media Matters has this: The House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, which enters a new phase with public hearings before the Intelligence Committee, is primarily a story about his corrupt abuses of power in seeking to coerce a foreign … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Birthday Bash: Memorial For Peace Activist John Schumacher

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Trish Nelson

John Schumacher, longtime WFPI (Workers for Peace-Iowa) member suffered a heart attack and passed away in late October, 2019. He was a great historian of the Peace movement, knew of all the local events, knew many of its people, and … Continue reading →

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Media Still Coddling Trump

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Thom Hartmann makes the case that the American media, including the so-called “liberal” media, still treat Trump corruption with kid gloves.

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How To Save Democracy: Year-Round Door Knocking

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Trish Nelson

To find a local Indivisible group near you, click here and input your zip code!   A message from Indivisible: Election night 2018 was rough. As we watched the Blue Wave sweep across the country, it became clear that it had … Continue reading →

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Ernst Sticks With The NRA

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Trish Nelson

A common tactic of perpetrators of domestic abuse is to accuse the victim of things that he himself is doing.  A classic example is a husband constantly berating his wife or girlfriend of cheating to keep her on the defensive … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst Votes Against Veterans Health Care

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Wake up, Iowans. I’ve heard folks say we have to support Joni because she is a veteran.  But she is not voting to protect her fellow veterans who may not  have a decent health care plan like members of congress.  … Continue reading →

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Have A Meaningful Veterans Day 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Trish Nelson

What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service, … Continue reading →

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How Our Political Landscape Shapes Our Society

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau – published with permission With the approach of Thanksgiving, many Americans pause to give thanks. Public opinion polls show that most Americans clearly value and are thankful for family and friends. Yet Americans also find that their … Continue reading →

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