Author Archives: Trish Nelson

DFA Endorses Jim Mowrer In Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District

DemocracyforAmerica.com With an unprecedented number of millionaires and a record low number of veterans in Congress right now, it’s more important than ever that we elect progressive leaders in the U.S. House — especially those with a record of service … Continue reading

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Weaver Calls Out King For His “Useless” Amendment

http://weaverforcongress.nationbuilder.com/ Iowa — Steve King is at it again – putting his ego above his constituents. Yesterday he introduced another useless amendment. Useless, ridiculous, offensive. Who was his target this time? Harriet Tubman. In fact, the Quad City Times had … Continue reading

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Bakken Pipeline Fight Still Alive

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Yesterday, we joined the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition for a powerful rally that lifted up how eminent domain has been abused to take Iowa land for the profit of Dakota Access. This was just one … Continue reading

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The Return Of The 50 State Strategy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/hillary-clinton-democratic-party “Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign will maintain staff in all 50 states during the general election with an eye toward overwhelming Republicans in the fall and rebuilding the Democratic Party’s infrastructure thereafter.” This is really the best news I’ve seen … Continue reading

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The Real Reason Wheat is Toxic (it’s not the gluten)

We hope this isn’t true. http://www.realfarmacy.com/reason-toxic-wheat/ The stories became far too frequent to ignore. E-mails from folks with allergic or digestive issues to wheat in the United States experienced no symptoms whatsoever when they tried eating pasta on vacation in … Continue reading

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Our Victory On Net Neutrality

Whitehouse.gov Yesterday’s victory on net neutrality: A federal court of appeals fully upheld the FCC’s strong net neutrality rules to keep the internet open, fair, and free. This is a victory for the millions of Americans like you who made … Continue reading

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Meryl Streep Pays Tribute to Hillary Clinton

If you haven’t seen this yet, now would be a good time.

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Dave Loebsack Introduces National Flood Research and Education Act

Iowa is well served by our only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Dave Loebsack.  Follow Dave on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Friends, Eight years ago this month, a devastating flood spread throughout our state. In its wake, homes, buildings, and communities were … Continue reading

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How Many Will Sign The Pledge Of Resistance?

Action Alert from Ed Fallon Dear Friends, I hate being confined, trapped, imprisoned. I’d rather beat myself to a pulp walking across continents than spend time behind bars. But the hour has come in the fight to stop the Bakken … Continue reading

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How Local Communities Are Dismantling Corporate Rule

Is a Truly Sustainable Society Achievable As Long As Corporate Rights Outstrip the Rights of People? Community Rights Presentation Paul Cienfuegos National Community Rights Educator Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 7 PM Iowa City Public Library, Room A You will learn: … Continue reading

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