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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Senator Joe Bolkcom: Warren Is Clear Choice
Joe Bolkcom endorses Elizabeth Warren. https://www.press-citizen.com/story/opinion/contributors/guest-editorials/2019/09/13/elizabeth-warren-clear-choice/2310751001/ The 2016 election was a loud wake up call, driven by profound unhappiness with business-as-usual powerful special interest politics. The ensuing chaos has been unsettling and corrupt. The 2020 election is about two things; … Continue reading
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Tagged #SD37, Democrats 2020, Elizabeth Warren, State senator Joe Bolkcom
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Republicans Used 9/11 To Stage Political Ruse
There are excellent alternative media sources, such as the Thom Hartmann show. Thom is a prolific author. He is interesting because he has also had a career as a psychotherapist and now is America’s #1 progressive talk show host. In … Continue reading
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Tagged #mediareform, alternative media, progressive talk radio
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Loebsack Introduces Legislation To Close The Urban-Rural Digital Divide
If you go by what you see in the media, you would think the only thing going on in Washington these days is Trump tweeting increasingly outrageous ideas on a daily basis. But you would be wrong. There is actual … Continue reading
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Tagged DATA Act, Mapping Accuracy Promotion Services Act (HR 4227), Rep. Dave Loebsack, rural broadband, Urban-rural digital divide
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Returning Iowan To Governor Reynolds: “This Is Not Iowa”
Contributed by Margaret Acosta Weirich Having been raised in Iowa, I am so pleased that I had the opportunity to return to my home state this spring. One advantage of living in Iowa is the accessibility of outdoor recreation. I … Continue reading
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Tagged "This is Iowa", Governor Reynolds, Iowa water quality, microcystin, toxic algae blooms
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Women Transforming Media: Jen Senko
Read my review of Jen Senko’s film here: blogforiowa.com/movie-review-the-brainwashing-of-my-dad/ Connect with Jen Senko on Facebook. She is seeking our help fighting the corrosive effects of right wing propaganda on our democracy. Do you have a personal story of losing a … Continue reading
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Tagged Jen Senko, Right wing media, right wing propaganda, The Brainwashing of My Dad
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Dave Loebsack Continues To Work To Improve Rural Broadband
Reps. Loebsack, Latta, Long and McEachin Introduce Legislation to Improve Broadband Data Maps Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Bob Latta (OH-05) introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband … Continue reading
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Tagged DATA Act, FCC, MAPS Act, Rep. Dave Loebsack, rural broadband
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How J.D. Scholten Will Defeat Steve King
Cenk Uygur interviews J.D. Scholten https://www.scholten4iowa.com/ Follow J.D. on Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
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Tagged Iowa Rep. Steve King, Iowa's 4th district race 2020, J.D. Scholten for congress
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U.S. Workers Continue To Face Imposed Obstacles To Improved Living Standards
by Ralph Scharnau The economic/business headlines proclaim the American economy as very strong and marked by historic low inflation and unemployment rates. But these idyllic statistics mask workers’ struggle to secure a decent standard of living. The federal minimum wage … Continue reading
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Tagged minimum wage, Wage stagnation, workers wages
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Attend A Steve King Town Hall This Week
From the desk of Steve King: On Wednesday, September 4, I will be holding a town hall in Wright County. This town hall will be held in Eagle Grove at Eagle Grove Memorial Hall from Noon-1:00 PM Central time. On … Continue reading
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Iowa Environmental Council Hosts End Of Summer Bash
Nothing is more important than saving our environment. Here is a chance to participate in saving Iowa’s environment. Action invitation from the Iowa Environmental Council Come Celebrate with IEC! We’ve had all summer to enjoy Iowa’s beautiful waterways and we … Continue reading
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