Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Memorial Day Events Around Iowa

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Memorial Day 2025: How Iowans can celebrate by Tom Foley, Iowa Capital Dispatch The United States will celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, by honoring soldiers who died during service. Originally known as Decoration Day, the tradition can be … Continue reading →

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Liberty And Justice Event Monday In Quad-Cities

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Trish Nelson

  Bettendorf  – Action alert submitted by Molly Regan Follow Liberty & Justice on Facebook.  Check out their website here. A SILENT PROTEST against US Rep Marienette Miller-Meeks will be held Monday 26 May 2025 across from the Bettendorf Veterans … Continue reading →

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Join The 48 Lakes Initiative At Lake Darling For Iowa’s Water Quality

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – Action alert from JFAN (Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors) Driftless Water Defenders (DWD) is launching a powerful initiative this Saturday to heighten attention on the poor state of Iowa’s waterways. The 48 Lakes Initiative will gather … Continue reading →

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“I watched A Bit of FOX News – OMG”

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Trish Nelson

An ordinary Canadian stumbles onto Fox News and this is what he has to say. It’s only 4:47 minutes. Please watch. “We’re all going to pay a price for it. All of us in the world.”

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Miller-Meeks Runs Away From Her Vote To Cut Medicaid

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Lies and the lying liars… The person in the video reminding Miller-Meeks that the last time they spoke she lied to his face about no Medicaid cuts, is Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works. Call Miller-Meeks’ office. A … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst Challenger Nathan Sage Talks Clean Water And More

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Trish Nelson

I attended the Nathan Sage town hall event last night in Iowa City at Big Grove Brewery. Nathan Sage is a Democrat running to defeat Joni Ernst.  His website boasts: “Raised in a trailer park in Mason City. mechanic, marine, … Continue reading →

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ACLU Know Your Rights Training

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Trish Nelson

ACLU Know Your Rights Training Before you hit the streets- join our know your rights training on June 10th at 7 PM ET. On June 14th, while President Trump’s military parade takes place in the capitol, communities across the country … Continue reading →

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Biden: Every Generation Has To Fight For Democracy

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Trish Nelson

On the Trump administration:  “I don’t think they’ll succeed in that effort.”

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When Did Ageism Become Okay?

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Rant alert! No problem if you decide to skip my rant.  I will not be offended in any way.  But still do yourself a favor and watch Trevor Noah’s video below. I happen to agree 100%. During that painful time … Continue reading →

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Stop Medicaid Cuts Urgent Action Alert

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from CCI and People’s Action: May 15: stop the billionaire budget boondoggle Lawmakers are back in Washington, D.C. hammering out details of their proposed federal budget. When the budget framework was first unveiled, it certainly wasn’t good for … Continue reading →

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