Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Americans Not Buying What Trump Is Selling

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Trish Nelson
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Democrats Step Up

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Trish Nelson

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Urgent Action Requested: Save Iowa History

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Sign the petition The Issue SAVE IOWA HISTORY! RALLY to KEEP State Historical Society of Iowa’s research facility in Iowa City OPEN! Restore Funding for the State Historical Society of Iowa Libraries and Archives. Keep physical records of Iowa history … Continue reading →

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Travis Terrell: Progressive Means “Good For The Average Person”

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Laura Belin at Bleeding Heartland has been interviewing Democratic candidates running for office in 2026.  You can find the interviews on the Bleeding Heartland YouTube channel along with a summary of the interview and transcript. They are a good way … Continue reading →

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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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