Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Dear Steve King

Read this outstanding letter to the editor of the Des Moines Register by a western Iowan. Then do something to support Kim Weaver who is doing her best to unseat Iowa’s most disgraceful “representative.”   Click here to help Kim Weaver.  … Continue reading

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Will “Truckloads Of Cash” From Koch Brothers Hand Iowa Legislature To The GOP?

Here is an urgent call to action from Democratic Senator Joe Bolkcom. Follow Senator Bolkcom on Facebook  and Twitter High Stakes Iowa Senate Elections “Republicans already hold the governor’s office and are expected to retain a majority in the Iowa … Continue reading

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Happy Monday, Electorate

 

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Progress Iowa Launches IowaVotesEarly.com

Announcement from ProgressIowa Easy-To-Use Resource Available In English And Spanish For Voters Who Want To Cast Their Vote Early DES MOINES – Iowans began casting their votes for the 2016 election on Thursday, September 29. To help Iowa voters find … Continue reading

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An American Scandal

IMHO it is a scandal belonging to the American people and the American mass media that Donald Trump could possibly become our president.  Watch John Oliver’s funny and informative take on this insane election campaign.  

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Are KKK Members Infiltrating Our Police Departments?

The answer is yes.  Thom Hartmann, America’s #1 progressive talk radio host, discusses this disturbing fact with a caller in the video below, citing this article by Samuel V. Jones,  former military police captain and currently a professor of law … Continue reading

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Reelect Democrat Bob Kressig

It could not be more important this election to vote for Democrats up and down the ticket.  Click here to see all of the Democratic candidates for the Iowa House of Representatives. http://iowahouse.org/meet-the-candidate-bob-kressig-hd-59-2/ State Representative Bob Kressig of Cedar Falls … Continue reading

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Iowa GOP Climate Change Deniers Taken To Task By Democrat

Important information from Democratic Senator Joe Bolkcom for Iowans in Senate District 28. NE Iowa Senator Mike Breitbach denies climate change is real I attended a legislative forum on Tuesday in Decorah hosted by the Winneshiek Energy District. Republican incumbent … Continue reading

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Fact Check: Liz Mathis Supports Tuition Freezes

Her Republican opponent is doing the only thing Republicans are really good at, making stuff up about others in order to benefit themselves. IDP Clips: Gary Shea, Robins, The Gazette Sen. Liz Mathis, who is up for re-election in Senate … Continue reading

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“We Want To Stop This From Happening”

This video shows the sheriff making an assumption that the vehicles with out-of-state plates belonged to the protestors, but apparently they belonged to the pipeline employees. If you would like to help stop the Bakken oil pipeline, click on the … Continue reading

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