Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Tim Snyder: A Framework For Understanding Our Politics

This is long, nearly an hour and a half. It is scholarly. It wasn’t made simple for social media or TV. It may remind you of college days sitting in a lecture hall.  But it is not boring and if … Continue reading

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Al Franken And Robert Reich: Fighting The Trump Autocracy

Topics covered include the reconciliation bill, Citizens United, Powell memo, corporate democrats, tariffs, due process, protests and more. Plus did you know Robert Reich went to law school with Bill and Hillary Clinton and Clarence Thomas? A couple of stories … Continue reading

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Ashley Hinson’s Town Hall In Mason City

Ashley Hinson’s town hall meeting started late and ended abruptly on time.  Throughout, she seemed to be using a filibuster strategy,  rambling on in a smooth, polished monotone and not directly answering questions except maybe once when she told a … Continue reading

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Watch Miller-Meeks Narrowly Escape Having To Answer Question

Defending the indefensible is no easy task even for cold-hearted Republicans.  IA-01 Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks escaped by taking off like a bat out of hell down the hall to the nearest exit. Enjoy!

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A Not So Silent Spring

Yesterday was Earth Day. Happy belated Earth Day, mother Earth! A Not So Silent Spring by Molly Regan April 2025 A Not So Silent Spring was held in Davenport, Iowa USA. “Hands Off” was the real name of the rally … Continue reading

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David Hogg Not Backing Down And That Is Good For Democrats

  Newly elected DNC vice chair, Parkland survivor (the deadliest mass shooting at a high school in U.S. history) and founder of March for Our Lives, David Hogg has caused a stir among some Democrats with his initiative, Leaders We … Continue reading

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Scenes From An Iowa Protest

Building the movement takes time and we need everyone.  Go to  Indivisible.org to find out how to get involved. Find events at mobilize.us/ If you can’t protest there are other things you can do. Everything matters. Here is a quote … Continue reading

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League of Women Voters Fights Back

LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters Washington, DC — Today, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, and Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters, released the following … Continue reading

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The Reality Of Project 2025 With HCR And Rep. Jasmine Crockett

@RedWineBlueUSA Troublemaker Trainings Join us on the two-year anniversary of Project 2025’s launch for can’t-miss conversations with two of our favorite BADASS women—historian Heather Cox Richardson and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. This moment isn’t just about understanding the threat—it’s about how … Continue reading

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Grassley Town Hall In Fort Madison Monday

While the crowd was not quite as raucous as the scene in New Hampton Friday, March 21, there were many Iowa-nice-yet-firm folks in the crowd who were willing to stand up and tell Senator Chuck Grassley exactly what they want … Continue reading

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