Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Marc Elias And HCR Live On Zoom

Join Democracy Docket to help protect democracy in the courts and receive access to excellent premium content. MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Join Marc Elias and Heather Cox Richardson — Live Today Attacks on democracy aren’t new, but history shows us the stakes … Continue reading

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Iowa U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Turek Speaks With The Bulwark

This interview was posted one day before we knew Joni Ernst was not going to run for re-election. Still an interesting interview that gives us a great look at candidate Josh Turek and dives into his friendship with J.D. Scholten … Continue reading

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Workers Over Billionaires: Labor Day Events Around Iowa 2025

Happy Labor Day, friends of Democracy! Click here to find Labor Day events sponsored by labor organizations in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Keokuk, Mason City, Sioux City, East Moline, Des Moines, Burlington, Iowa City, Council Bluffs Click here to find more … Continue reading

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Republican Blames Iowa Senate District 1 Loss On Kim Reynolds And Iowa GOP Policies

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Help Governor Newsom Fight Back Against Trump’s Redistricting Power Grab

IF there are free and fair mid-term elections in 2026 Governor Newsom said Democrats will take back the House of Representatives.  “Trump knows he will lose.”  That is why he told Texas Republicans to find five more congressional seats that … Continue reading

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Driftless Water Defenders Conclude “48 Lakes Initiative”

Driftless Water Defenders celebrate the conclusion of the first wave of its 48 lakes initiative with a free Labor Day event at Backbone State Park.  DECORAH – To celebrate the conclusion of its “48 Lakes Initiative,” the Driftless Water Defenders, … Continue reading

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Governor JB Pritzker Discusses New Maps

“We don’t have a lot of choices. We need to be in this fight.”

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Watch The Iowa Democratic Wing Ding Livestream

Candidate speeches and more.

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Martin O’Malley Defends Social Security At Iowa Event

Martin O’Malley defends Social Security at Iowa event, calls for Iowans’ support by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 15, 2025 Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley told Iowans Friday the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE service have put … Continue reading

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Heather Cox Richardson Interviews Gov. Gavin Newsom

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