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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Iowa Democrats Open Eight New Campaign Offices
Note from the Chair The Iowa Democratic Party’s general election efforts are in full-swing, and I would like to thank all of our hardworking organizers and volunteers who are going to make a real difference in November. We are wrapping … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Iowa Democrats
Tagged Andy McGuire, Election 2016, IDP, Iowa Democratic Party
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Let’s Leave The 4th Of July On The 4th Of July
July 4th has always been my favorite holiday – parades, music festivals, picnics, the feeling of patriotism, community fireworks displays that everyone comes out for; it’s the highlight of summer. But I also recognize that the holiday is not pure … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Iowa Legislature
Tagged Iowa legislature 2017, legalizing fireworks in Iowa
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Bakken Fight Not Over Yet
Action alert from Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) The Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) is about to decide the fate of the Bakken Pipeline. The ACE has to sign off on 65 water crossings in the state of Iowa, … Continue reading
Posted in Bakken pipeline
Tagged #nobakken, Bakken pipeline, Iowa oil pipeline
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Bottled Water: How Gullible Are We?
“Why do we buy bottled water when it is free from the tap? Scaring us, seducing us, misleading us – strategies that are all core parts of manufacturing demand. What we should be demanding is clean, safe water for all.”
Posted in water
Tagged bottled water scam, plastic water bottle waste, water
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Dark Money Is Warping Democracy But Not How You Think
The Brennan Center for Justice published a report on the impact of “dark money” and “gray money on democracy. They say “gray money” is a new phenomenon they have identified which has surged in state and local elections. Click on … Continue reading
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Democrats Will Have Staff On The Ground In All 50 States
Action alert from Howard Dean: When I was the chair of the Democratic Party, my team made what a lot of people said was a controversial choice. We invested in putting staff on the ground in every state in the … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged 50 state strategy, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton 2016, Howard Dean
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Corporate Media Ignores Violent Far Right
“Corporate media outlets just aren’t that interested in reporting on the violent far right — even when their crimes are international news.” by Jim Naurecka Otherwords.org Shortly before the United Kingdom’s “Brexit” vote, the shocking murder of Jo Cox — … Continue reading
Posted in Media Bias, Media Reform
Tagged Brexit vote, corporate media, far right violence, Jo Cox, terrorism
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Stopping The Bakken Pipeline – Pledge Of Resistance Now Over 800 Strong
Led by farmers, landowners, tribal communities, environmentalists and a dedicated legal team, we have so far prevented billionaire Kelcy Warren and Energy Transfer Partners from tearing through the heart of the best farmland in the world to build a pipeline … Continue reading
Posted in Bakken pipeline
Tagged #nobakken, Bakken Oil Pipeline, Ed Fallon, Energy Transfer Partners, Kelcy Warren, Pledge of Resistance
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What Does It Mean To Be A Progressive?
Paul Deaton wrote this book review for The Prairie Progressive. Published here with permission. Who is a progressive? Who is a “real” progressive? Who will continue a progressive legacy after the 2016 election? Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debated what … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, voting rights
Tagged Ari Berman, The Prairie Progressive, voting rights, Voting Rights Act, VRA
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