Author Archives: Trish Nelson

ALEC And The Destruction Of Net Neutrality

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Trish Nelson

http://thedemocraticstrategist.org/2018/05/poltical-strategy-notes/ We shouldn’t be surprised that the biggest corporate advocates of destroying Net Neutrality — Verizon, Comcast and AT&T — are also deeply involved in the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which provides “template” voter suppression legislation and other Republican-friendly … Continue reading →

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Republicans Could Bring Back The Farm Bill

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Trish Nelson

CCI Action Alert – Late last week, after hearing from hundreds of Iowans and thousands across the country, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass its disastrous Farm Bill. But we’re not out of the woods yet. In the … Continue reading →

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Cynicism More Dangerous Than Trump

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Congressman Keith Ellison tells us that it is cynicism that is the greater threat to Democracy, even greater than Donald Trump.  “Democracy still does matter. We have to vote and get out there and be active. If you go sit … Continue reading →

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Voter Rolls A National Security Priority

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Trish Nelson
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Iowa’s Mental Health Care Discussed on Iowa Press

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Trish Nelson

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ICE Raid In Mount Pleasant

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Trish Nelson
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Thanks, Iowa Republicans

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democrats:  “The 2018 Iowa Republican tax bill (Senate File 2417) will make Iowa’s budget mess permanent in order to give hundreds of millions to wealthy Iowans and out-of-state corporations and individuals.”   Here is a link to the … Continue reading →

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Nate Boulton Attempts To Get Answers From Obtuse Republican About Nation’s Most Restrictive Abortion Bill

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Trish Nelson

 Senator Nate Boulton frames the issue as an attack on the constitutionally protected right to privacy and an attack on women. “We are walking into a world where this legislation attaches criminal liability to doctors and nurses… you are creating … Continue reading →

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Why The Country Is In Dire Straits

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Trish Nelson
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Senate Could Overrule FCC Decision To Kill Net Neutrality – Contact Your Senators

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Fight for the Future.  Contact Chuck and Joni. The Senate just moved to force a vote on net neutrality. Click here to contact  [Chuck and Joni]  right now! TAKE ACTION This is a huge deal and means … Continue reading →

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