Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa May Day Strong Events #NoKings #NoBillionaires

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: Here is an important word from May Day Strong about the next national day of action. There are already ten events scheduled in Iowa.  Click here to find out if your town has one scheduled or to … Continue reading →

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For Chuck Grassley That Was Then This Is Now

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Trish Nelson

This letter to the editor by our friend Ed Flaherty, a veteran and tireless peace activist, was originally published in Little Village April 13, 2026. By Ed Flaherty, Iowa City The Iran war is not going well for the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Contact Your Legislator Before It’s Too Late To Fight For Clean Water

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox:  Here is a water monitor action alert from Iowa Environmental Council: IEC: Thank you to everyone who continues to call and email your legislators about water monitoring. Keep it up! If you’ve already sent an email or … Continue reading →

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Meet Candidate Rachel Burns For HD 7

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Rachel Burns is running for Iowa House District 7. Check out her website at http://www.burnsforiowa.com “Iowans deserve a choice, no matter where they live. ” – Rachel Burns Follow Rachel Burns on social media: Facebook  Instagram  Donate  

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Watch: Iowa US Senate Candidates Appear In Joint Forum

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Streamed live on April 8th. Event moderated by Mazie Stillwell, Executive Director with Progress Iowa and Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens United. Forum moderated by Mazie Stillwell, Executive Director with Progress Iowa and Tiffany Muller, President of End Citizens … Continue reading →

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Iowa Must Have Nitrate Water Sensors

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Trish Nelson

“Iowa has 2.5 more CAFOs than the next highest state, Minnesota.” – Diane Rosenberg, JFAN Executive Director. “We have the most heavily nitrate concentrated rivers in our nation.”  – Larry Weber Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. – JFAN Apr … Continue reading →

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What’s Eating Iowa: Part 2 – Cancer

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Trish Nelson

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Iowa Has A Radio Problem

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Originally published in the Spring 2026 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here … Continue reading →

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A Time To Break Silence

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Contributed by Gary Sanders:  “I go to this every year. I think it is very moving. Anyone can read from MLK’s speeches or sit and listen.  People come and go all day.”

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Democrats Fight Back, File Lawsuit To Block Trump Executive Order

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – a word from Democracy Docket Democrats sued to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting Wednesday, calling it “unconstitutional” and designed to rig elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. The lawsuit, brought by the … Continue reading →

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