Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Outfoxing The Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa and good luck!

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Top Lies Of Trump FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Trish Nelson

In addition to getting rid of Dear Leader ASAP, the nation also desperately needs a national media reform movement.  Sign up to receive action alerts and find out about more activist tools at Freepress. Seems like one has to be … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Statement On Farm Bill

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Trish Nelson

December 20, 2018 As we head into the new year, I am pleased that farmers across Iowa and the nation will now have the certainty they need to be able to plan for the upcoming planting season thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Three Top Myths Of The 2018 Election

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Trish Nelson

And now for some serious, data-based discussion of the 2018 mid-term election results brought to you by The Democratic Strategist.  [There is also a fascinating read When The GOP Gerrymanders Should Dems Do The Same?  on the TDS site that … Continue reading →

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Iowa Environmental Counsel Legislative Priorities For 2019-2020

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Trish Nelson

https://www.iaenvironment.org/news-resources/program-prioritites/energy-and-climate-priorities Iowa’s 2019 session starts January 14, 2019. As legislators prepare to return to work, IEC has been busy updating and honing our legislative priorities on clean water and land and renewable energy. Read more and then be sure to sign … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Running For Office? How To Tell Your Story And Get Elected

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Trish Nelson

“America is currently experiencing a wave of far-right propaganda previously unimagined in our history.” “In order to connect with people we have to break down those barriers that separate us from them. “ There’s always something interesting on the Thom … Continue reading →

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Local Activists Fight CAFOs In Johnson County

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Trish Nelson

https://dailyiowan.com/2018/12/13/grannies-and-neighborhood-activists-fight-local-cafos/ The unhappy neighbors of two local factory farms have teamed up with the 100 Grannies for a Livable Future to protest [CAFO] operations around Johnson County. Over the years, he and his discontented neighbors on Oak Crest Hill Road … Continue reading →

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Rep. Eric Swalwell To Hold Gun Violence Town Hall In Des Moines

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Rep. Swalwell has said he is considering running for president in 2020. He will also be a speaker at Progress Iowa’s Sixth Annual Holiday Event. ### Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) will host a student town hall on gun violence featuring … Continue reading →

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Update: Iowa’s CAFO Problem

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Updated YouTube link: Tim Wagner, Izaak Walton League, Agriculture Outreach Coordinator Rodger Routh Video

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Sean Hannity Is The Real President

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Trish Nelson

It has been cast about that Fox News is the real president.  Actually, it appears to be Sean Hannity. Media Matters for America Since taking office, President Donald Trump’s relationship with chief Fox News propagandist Sean Hannity has been extensively … Continue reading →

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