Author Archives: Trish Nelson

American Employers Exploit Undocumented Workers For Profit

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Contributed by Joel Wells American employers face almost no risk when hiring undocumented workers and pocket higher profits when they do. This affects the economy of every state in the nation, including Iowa. According to the Pew Research Center report … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls On Midwestern Values, Family, Community

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2018 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. Our Midwestern values instill in us what family and community is all about. Growing up with lesbian parents during the 1990s and early 2000s, … Continue reading →

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How To Decide What Judges To Vote For

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Most voters do not encounter judges in their day to day life.  So when November comes and it’s time to vote, what to do about the judges up for retention on the ballot?  Maybe you’ve never even heard their names.  … Continue reading →

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Fred Hubbell Discusses Mental Health Care In Iowa

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Vote for Fred!  If you haven’t voted yet, click here to find your precinct polling place.   You can avoid lines and stress by voting early at your local county auditor’s office.

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Video: Obama Rally For Democrats in Vegas

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Must see.  President Obama explaining why everyone must vote.  “The consequences of staying home would be profoundly dangerous to our democracy… Right now we have a chance to restore some sanity to our politics.” “I believe in facts. I believe … Continue reading →

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Republicans Must Go

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Trish Nelson

And now a word from the Iowa Senate Democrats

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Farmers Are Worried About Climate Change

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Trish Nelson

theguardian.com Research forecasts Iowa corn yields could drop in half within the next half-century thanks to extreme weather – yet it’s not part of the political conversation by Art Cullen Farmers around here are itching to go after that amber … Continue reading →

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Malcolm Nance: Democrats Must Vote Or This Could Be The Last Free Election

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Get Malcolm’s new book, “The Plot to Destroy Democracy” https://amzn.to/2s6CWDU Subscribe to the daily Stephcast and the Happy Hour podcast here

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Money Money Money Money

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Trish Nelson
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Republicans Using Single Party Control To Advance Ideological Causes

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Urgent action alert from Democratic senator Rob Hogg. Please read this message below and share. We can turn this around. We can work together for all Iowans, un-do the damage, and build a better future for our state. Senator Rob … Continue reading →

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