Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democrats Release Committee Assignments

Good to know what committees your state senator is on. Here is a list of the assignments. Follow the Iowa Senate Democrats on Facebook. 2019 Iowa Senate Democratic Committee Assignments DES MOINES– Senate Democratic Leader Janet Petersen released committee assignments … Continue reading →

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Join Indivisible Day Of Action

Important update from Indivisible.  Find your local group if you are not yet connected. Join our day of action on the first day of the next Congress. In just a few weeks, the 116th Congress will be sworn in. The … Continue reading →

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Marcher, Walker, Pilgrim Chronicles Journey To Wake Up The Nation

“I write this book to chronicle a journey of seven million steps, sounding the alarm that we have unleashed great evil upon our collective home, attempting to rouse a nation out of apathy, challenging every day people to extraordinary action.”  … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Must-See Segments Intended To Create Fear And Influence Elections

Have you ever thought about what it would take to make you want to run out of the United States on foot to Canada taking nothing more than what you could carry?  And what if you had only flip flops … Continue reading →

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Charlie Cook: Iowa Likely To Lean Republican In 2020

Iowa will still lean Republican in 2020 according to Charlie Cook despite flipping congressional seats from 3 Rs/1 Dem; to 3 Dems/1 R in 2018. “What were the three states that made the difference in 2016? Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania. What … Continue reading →

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Send Abby Off To DC!

From our inbox –  The First Congressional District is hosting an event to send Abby off to DC! You are invited to attend regardless of where you live in Iowa. We have a limited number of tickets to give out, … Continue reading →

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Indivisible 2.0 – Read This!

We do not think it would be going out on a limb to say that Indivisible has been a formidable force behind the wave that resulted in Democrats taking back congress. So it is just as important now that the … Continue reading →

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Jill Stein Campaign Wins Recount Settlement

Say what you will about Jill Stein.  She deserves credit for having done something good for the country that needed done that nobody else was going to do. votingjustice.us/ “Today, Green Party 2016 Presidential nominee Jill Stein announced the formal … Continue reading →

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Watch Live: Iowa Legislature Health Policy Oversight Committee Meeting Friday

Notice from Iowa Senate Democrats: The Iowa Legislature’s Health Policy Oversight Committee will meet tomorrow, Friday, November 30, at 10 AM in Room 116 of the Iowa Statehouse. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Iowa Senate Democrats Facebook page … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Book Tour, Asylum Seekers, Climate Actions

Ed Fallon wrote a book about his trek across the country to bring attention to climate change. For climate action, the time is now.  See below to find scheduling details for his upcoming  book tour. Dear Friends, I’ve got a … Continue reading →

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