Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Local Meetings In Iowa To Organize Against Trump

Action alert from DailyKos and MoveOn.org: Activists and organizers all across the country are fired up and ready to give it their all to stop Donald Trump and to win a progressive Senate majority in 2017. Iowa is so important … Continue reading

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The Corporate Power Henry Wallace Warned Us About

If you haven’t yet, after viewing the video, read the Lewis Powell Memo (the Powell Manifesto) here  

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Labor Day: The Official Start Of The Campaign Season

Once upon a time, in a faraway land called America, Labor Day marked the start of the traditional start of campaign season. Selected by their respective parties’ summer nominating conventions, the presidential candidates would then barnstorm the country for three … Continue reading

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Friday #nobakken Action Alert

Action Alert from Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) In the largest act of civil disobedience on the pipeline issue in Iowa to date, 28 everyday Iowans took an arrest blocking the roadways into Dakota Access’s worker staging area outside of Boone. Over 150 … Continue reading

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Why One 103 Year Old Iowa Woman Is Passionate About Hillary

I almost didn’t open the e-mail containing this video because I assumed it was just another money ask, but it wasn’t. There was no “click here to donate” button anywhere to be found. Watch the video to find out why … Continue reading

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Bakken Pipeline Approved – Bakken Resistance Fights On

Action Alert From Citizens for Community Improvement The US Army Corps of Engineers approved the permit for the Bakken pipeline: this essentially allows the pipeline to cross 64 waterways, and clears the last official regulatory hurdle. This is “business as … Continue reading

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The Familiar Face of Misogyny (Hatred Of Women) In America

I thought before watching this video that I would not be shocked or surprised by any idiotic or offensive content that the corporate media could present, but I was wrong.  When they can say these derogatory remarks about one woman, … Continue reading

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Catch Chuck Grassley This Week In Iowa – Washington, Columbus Junction Town Halls

ICYMI: Important information from ProgressIowa Everyone has heard of Chuck Grassley’s 99 County Tour, right? It’s hard not to, as much as he talks about it. But there’s a funny thing about that claim: most of his county events are … Continue reading

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Bernie Comes Through

Thank you, Bernie Sanders and all of the Bernie supporters for the passion and commitment you have brought to the Democratic party.  It is a great, historic day for Democrats and a great day for the country.  

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Some Need Counseling After Listening to Trump Speech

fallonforum.com Dear Friends, So, I’m watching Trump’s convention speech yesterday (bad idea) on my laptop over lunch (an even worse idea) when, halfway through, I find myself searching on my phone for information on how to become an Irish citizen. Then I find myself … Continue reading

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