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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
The Five Extra Words That Can Fix The Second Amendment
Time once again to review the second amendment. https://www.washingtonpost.com/ John Paul Stevens served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1975 to 2010. This essay is excerpted from his book, “Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa
Tagged gun control, gun violence in America, second amendment
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The Costs of Business Subsidies
by Ralph Scharnau Today all levels of government—municipal, county, district, state, and federal—try to entice businesses to relocate, expand, or simply continue operations. The commonplace incentives to new or existing businesses include tax cuts/exemptions, rebates, monetary awards, and waiving/easing regulations. … Continue reading
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Tagged corporate greed, corporate tax incentives, economy, tax giveaways
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The Future of Iowa
Published with permission from the Fall 2017 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. by State Senator Joe Bolkcom Are you mad about Governor Reynold’s decision to waste money giving Apple a 20-million-dollar tax break? You should be. … Continue reading
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa
Tagged Apple deal in Iowa, Corporate givaways, Kim Reynolds
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Iowa’s Joni Ernst One Of Top Recipients Of NRA Support
*Update 02-16-18: Doubling down on her pledge of allegiance to the NRA, Joni Ernst repeated this absurd talking point after the mass shooting with a military style automatic weapon this week in a Florida high school. “Mental health care, not … Continue reading
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Tagged Chuck Grassley, David Young, gun proliferation, gun violence, Joni Ernst and guns, Las Vegas shooting, NRA, Rod Blum, Steve King
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Sing Along With The CAFO Song
Posted by Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors. Follow them on Facebook. “And now for a musical interlude….a community member in Devil’s Lake, ND singing about the CAFO threatening their area but the message is universal for Iowans also troubled by … Continue reading
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Tagged CAFOs in Iowa, Factory farming in Iowa, Iowa water quality, Iowa's environment
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We Need Dave in Congress
We got mail from former IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky: You and I both know why you’re getting another email asking for money. It’s no secret that September 30th is the next FEC fundraising deadline. And you’re probably getting a boatload … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa 2nd Congressional District, Iowa Democrats, Rep. Dave Loebsack
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The Best Voter Suppression Money Can Buy
Important. The Donald put the fox in charge of the hen house.
Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, voter suppression
Tagged Cross check vote suppression, Crosscheck, Greg Palast
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Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine and Return Our Country to Sanity
Bring Back The Fairness Doctrine. The Fairness Doctrine is constitutional, sets guidelines for honest and equitable newscasting and editorial, and is necessary due to media consolidation.“The Fairness Doctrine has been constitutionally upheld by the Supreme Court. It was the law … Continue reading
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Upcoming Democratic Events in Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Boone, Des Moines, Iowa City, Okoboji
And now a word from Senator Rob Hogg, Senate Democratic Leader Cedar Rapids, Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 p.m., “Ask Your Senator” – join me to learn more about what state government does and how the legislative process works in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa Democrats, Iowa State Senator Rob Hogg, upcoming Democratic events
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Joni Ernst Says She Is Likely Yes Vote On Graham-Cassidy
Senator Joni Ernst said Saturday at a town hall meeting in Iowa City that she will likely vote yes to the Graham-Cassidy health care repeal legislation in the “unlikely” event that it comes up for a vote. Check out more … Continue reading
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Tagged ACA Repeal, Graham-Cassidy bill, health care repeal, Joni Ernst town hall meeting Iowa City, Obamacare repeal
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