Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Call Senators Ernst and Grassley

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Thank you Dave Bradley for compiling this handy list. Call, call, call if you’ve had it with Republicans. The senate will vote next on repealing the Affordable Care Act. Numbers to contact the Ernst Offices: Washington, DC (202) 224-3254 … Continue reading →

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Congressman Blum’s May Town Halls

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Trish Nelson

https://blum.house.gov/about/events *Please note only residents of the First Congressional District of Iowa will be admitted* RSVP and Photo ID Required for Entry May 8th – Dubuque Senior High School Nora Gym – 7PM 1800 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA RSVP May 9th … Continue reading →

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Attend A Resistance LinkUp!

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from DFA – The 100-day mark of Trump’s administration has been filled with intense resistance from Democrats and DFA members every step of the way. We’ve marched in support of women and science. We’ve fought Trump’s Muslim ban … Continue reading →

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Not The White House Correspondents Dinner With Sam Bee

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Trish Nelson

“shrill and laced with vulgarity…” Enjoy!

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Trump’s Brand And How to Jam It

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Trish Nelson

“DT has turned the presidency into an extension of his corporate brand… if the president is a brand first and a politician second, that gives his opponent all kinds of leverage…. Any brand can be jammed. You just need to … Continue reading →

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Trump Rewarding Companies That Ship Jobs Overseas

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Trish Nelson

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Hogg: We Need A Renewed Spirit of Citizenship In Iowa

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Trish Nelson

A word from Senate Democrats Leader Rob Hogg With the conclusion of the awful 2017 legislative session, my attention is turning toward raising money, recruiting candidates, and helping Iowans get organized for the biggest political comeback in Iowa’s history in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: No Surrender by Jack Hatch

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Trish Nelson

by Paul Deaton If interested in Iowa Democratic politics, read No Surrender: Building a Progressive Agenda for Iowa with the Five Securities by former state senator Jack Hatch. Read it now. There are few long, contemporary narratives about the state … Continue reading →

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Voter ID: Because Republicans Can Only Win By Using Voter Suppression

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Trish Nelson

In light of the vote suppression law (aka voter ID), pushed by Republicans in the Iowa legislature, this is important. Republicans do not want you to vote. They want low turnout. They know Democrats win when there is high turnout. … Continue reading →

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