Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Mauro Ad Shoots Holes In Ernst Wall Of Hypocrisy

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Double standard anyone? Watch this positive local news coverage of Joni’s ad “Shot” from 2014. Watch how Joni sings its praises because it gets her so much attention. It sets the stage for Eddie Mauro’s new ad “Cool Under Fire.”  … Continue reading →

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Stop Dakota Access Dangerous Pipeline Proposal

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Ed Fallon: CALLING ALL PIPELINE OPPONENTS! WRITE TO THE IUB! We need as many pipeline opponents as possible to write to the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) and ask the board to stand strong against the aggressive tactics … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Questions FCC Commissioners About Broadband DATA Act

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Trish Nelson

“Dave questioned FCC Commissioners about his Broadband DATA Act to improve the collection of data to ensure broadband gets to where it is needed, including rural areas. He also discussed the Precision Ag Act that was signed into law as … Continue reading →

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What You Need To Know About The December Democratic Debate

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Trish Nelson

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All Hands On Deck: What Caucus Night In Johnson County Will Be Like

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a note from John Deeth, caucus organizer, JC Dems As you all know caucus season is fast approaching. The Johnson County Democrats and Republicans have been working together for several months to schedule locations, and we are moving on … Continue reading →

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Common Sense Ideas About Reducing Gun Violence in the United States

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau The gun control debate continues to roil politics in the United States. The divide between those who favor stricter gun laws and those who don’t revolves around the Second Amendment. The Amendment states: “A well regulated Militia, … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst Chooses Gun Rights Over Victim Safety

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Progress Iowa Report: Ernst refuses to protect domestic violence survivors Ernst’s VAWA reauthorization attempt allows convicted stalkers to continue gun possession Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa released a report today, detailing the failure of Senator Joni Ernst to protect … Continue reading →

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Is Democracy Sustainable When Paid Ads Replace Journalism?

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Trish Nelson

  VOX: “President Donald Trump is angry about impeachment and he wants his supporters to be, too — and he’s spending millions of dollars to make that happen.” Action alert from Indivisible. Click here to join Indivisible Iowa. The GOP … Continue reading →

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How Corporations Swallowed Family Farms In Iowa

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Trish Nelson

This from The Guardian: How America’s food giants swallowed the family farms. Across the midwest, the rise of factory farming is destroying rural communities. And the massive corporations behind this devastation are now eyeing a post-Brexit UK market.  Semi-automated pig … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Impeachment Conversation Tips

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Trish Nelson
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