Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Dave Loebsack Joins Rural Broadband Caucus

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Trish Nelson

In times of Trump and the Republican take-over, it is easy to forget that much of the work of a congressman has to do with non-partisan issues, delivering basic needs to constituents, getting things done. Not everything has to be … Continue reading →

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List Of Legislative Forums Around Iowa This Weekend

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Click on the link below to see all upcoming events for the month of February. http://www.infonetiowa.org/calendar/events This weekend 02/18/2017 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM Legislative Forum – Red Oak 02/18/2017 07:30 AM – 08:30 AM Legislative Forum – Fairfield 02/18/2017 … Continue reading →

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Day Of Action Against DAPL

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Trish Nelson

  Action alert from Bold Iowa – Day of Direct Action Against DAPL — February 22, 2017 WHAT: Bold Action Teams (BATs) will mobilize for direct action across Iowa, targeting officials and businesses that have aided and abetted construction of the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Don’t Know What Is In Their Union Busting Bill

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Trish Nelson

…because they didn’t write it… and apparently,  haven’t read it. From Iowa House Dems Facebook page Need more proof #ALEC #KochBros #AFP wrote the bill to gut collective bargaining behind closed doors without input from Iowans? Watch this. The Republican … Continue reading →

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Senators Ernst And Grassley To Hold Public Meetings In Corydon, Maquoketa, Iowa Falls, and Garner

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Our Senators are planning to hold several Town Hall events over the next two weeks.  See Ernst and Grassley schedules below. The Indivisible Field Team is working with groups and organizing across Iowa.  Indivisible Iowa is also organizing into Iowa … Continue reading →

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Right Wing Media And The Power Of Fear

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Trish Nelson

[UPDATE: September 24, 2023. Not much has changed in the Iowa talk radio landscape since 2017.  At initial glance/review of stations it’s possibly worse. Limbaugh is gone but is still on the air in “best ofs.”  There are many new … Continue reading →

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Forced Rural School Consolidation Act of 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Trish Nelson
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Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj Explores Legality of Trump Travel Ban

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Trish Nelson

There is more information about the legality of Trump’s travel ban in this video than you will get from watching any TV cable news outlet.  Plus, Hasan is bringing his stand-up show to Iowa!  He will be at the Englert … Continue reading →

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Two Factory Farms Denied In Cerro Gordo And Mitchell County

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Here is a note from CCI, Citizens for Community Improvement: This week, we had some tremendous victories to put People & Planet before factory farm polluters! Here are some exciting updates to brighten your day. 88 counties in Iowa passed … Continue reading →

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List Of Events This Week At The Capitol And Around Iowa

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Senator Rob Hogg: Events this week at the Capitol and in Johnston, Ankeny, Fairfield, Ottumwa, & Cedar Rapids Dear Friends: Now that the Super Bowl is over and I am getting ready to head back to Des … Continue reading →

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