Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Dakota Access Pipeline Resistance Events In Des Moines, Omaha, Iowa City

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Trish Nelson

#NoDAPL National Day of Action Includes Des Moines, Omaha, Iowa City On Tuesday, November 15, tens of thousands of people will be joining together at over 200 actions in all 50 states to stand with Water Protectors at Standing Rock … Continue reading →

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How Do We Make Trump A One Term President?

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Trish Nelson

 

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Iowa Starting Line: The Fight To Take Back Iowa Begins Today

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Pat Rynard of Iowa Starting Line is stepping up to formulate a plan for getting back the Iowa legislature.  At least someone is doing something.  Anyway, if you haven’t yet, there is a link in the post to sign up … Continue reading →

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Today Is Election Day. Be Part Of History. Go VOTE

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Trish Nelson

  Today is election day.  The polls in Iowa are open from 7 am – 9 pm.  Iowa has same-day voter registration. If you have an absentee ballot in your possession, don’t mail it, but you may take it with … Continue reading →

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You Can Still Vote Early In Iowa Today

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Today is Monday. Go Vote.  You can still vote early at your county auditor’s office.  Find your county auditor and polling location here.  Then volunteer to GOTV for Democrats up and down the ticket.  

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Dave Loebsack: Rural Broadband Critical In Getting Iowans Back To Work

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Take 11 minutes out of your day and check out this KWQC interview with Dave where there is no negative campaigning, just information about the issues.  Topics include rural broadband, mental health and substance abuse, health insurance public option, wind … Continue reading →

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Koch Brothers Attempt To Influence Iowa Elections

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Trish Nelson

CMD: Since Republican Governor Terry Brandstad will not face election for another two years, the Iowa GOP’s goal is to hold the House and flip the Senate by gaining three seats. The Kochs are backing 21 candidates for the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Watch Tom Vilsack Explain What Hillary Clinton Will Do For Rural America

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Thom Hartmann also asked Vilsack why Iowa is the only state where virtually all of the Republican elected officials have come out and aggressively endorsed Donald Trump. Watch the video for Vilsack’s candid response.  

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How Republicans Use “The Big Lie” To Manipulate The Nation

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Watch this video, and follow Thom Hartmann, host of the #1 progressive talk show. “The big lie always leaves traces behind it, even after it has been nailed down, a fact which is known to all expert liars in this … Continue reading →

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Vote For Hillary And Get Bernie

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI – Passing this on from Michael Moore: One thing that all good political organizers know is that you never, ever celebrate until the polls are closed and ALL of the votes are counted. Yet I’ve been seeing a lot … Continue reading →

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