Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Democrats’ The Daily Blueprint

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Well, it may not be quite as much fun as Politics Girl who is indeed a national treasure, and it’s not widely known, but Democrats have a daily news program called The Daily Blueprint that’s not bad. It airs weekdays … Continue reading →

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What Happens Next? The Growing Movement

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Happy Friday! If you weren’t able to catch Indivisible’s weekly update and planning call, here is the recording.  I try to never miss these calls.  If you catch the live, you can submit questions. See below for links to a … Continue reading →

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#NOKINGS Day In A Conservative Iowa Town

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Trish Nelson

I still think Substacks are no substitute for newspapers but there are some great writers there and it is an excellent information source beyond headlines and Tweets and podcasts. At the same time the posts are easily shareable on those … Continue reading →

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The Definitive Conversation About The 3.5% Rule

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Pod Save America is one of the most popular political podcasts in the U.S. with over 20 million monthly listeners.  It is hosted by former Obama aides. Jon Favreau is host of the podcast being highlighted today. Most know him … Continue reading →

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Fasting For Gaza

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Our friend and peace activist Ed Flaherty had his letter to the editor published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette Monday. On May 22, two of my friends, Kathy Kelly and Mike Ferner, along with four others, began a 40-day fast … Continue reading →

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Thousands Of Iowans Show Up For #NOKINGS Day of Action

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Happy Monday and thank you and congratulations to everyone who attended or supported the #NOKINGS events over the weekend. It is being called the biggest day of demonstrations in U.S. history.  It was an enormous accomplishment and heavy lift. But … Continue reading →

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List of Thirty-Six Iowa #NOKINGS Events June 14

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Thank you, Iowa Starting Line for sending this handy list out.  Sign up for ISL newsletter. NO KINGS protests are Saturday, June 14. Here’s the Iowa list as of June 9, from Mobilize:  Click on the name of your community … Continue reading →

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HCR: Trump, Biden And The Democrats’ Way Forward

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Trish Nelson

God bless Heather Cox Richardson. You can read her letters for free on Substack and Facebook. Heather Cox Richardson is one of the most reliable sources of information we have. As I have said many times, Democrats were railroaded by … Continue reading →

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No Kings: Event Attendee Pre-Mobilization Call Virtual Event

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Trish Nelson

If you are planning on attending one of the 36 No Kings protests in Iowa on Saturday, June 14, you may want to sign up for the attendee pre-event strategy call. About this event Join us, Thursday, June 12th at … Continue reading →

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ACLU Know Your Rights Training Tuesday

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Before you hit the streets- join the ACLU know your rights training on June 10th at 6 PM Central. On June 14th, while President Trump’s military parade takes place in the capitol, communities across the country will mobilize en masse … Continue reading →

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