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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Resist Trump This Friday At Grassley’s Office
Action Alert from CCI: If you can’t make it to Des Moines Friday, call Senator Grassley’s office. Washington, D.C. (202) 224-3744;Cedar Rapids (319) 363-6832; Council Bluffs (712) 322-7103; Davenport (563) 322-4331; Des Moines (515) 288-1145; Sioux City (712) 233-1860; Waterloo … Continue reading
Posted in #nevertrump
Tagged #resisttrump, Grassley, Trump resistance in Iowa
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Climate Advocacy Update From Senator Rob Hogg
ICYMI, please read this message from Senator Rob Hogg: Dear Climate Advocates: Happy New Year, 2017! People across our country and future generations need us to speak up for climate action now more than ever. Starting tomorrow, Americans across our … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Action
Tagged America's Climate Century, Iowa Climate Advocates, Iowa State Senator Rob Hogg, Senator Rob Hogg
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Republican Plot To Kill Medicare Starts Today
Paul Ryan, that nice young man from Wisconsin, leads the effort to strip health care coverage from retired people.
Posted in Medicare
Tagged evil GOP, GOP and Medicare, Paul Ryan
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2016 Revisited Do Not Despair
Following the mainstream news sources, we only get certain kinds of news. Generally speaking, bad news, superficial, biased, sensationalized news, sprinkled with dramatic over-reaction by the punditry in some cases or bewildering under-reaction (nothing to see here!) in others. But … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged Climate Action, coal mining bans, global carbon emissions, Paris Agreement
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How SILT Creates Farming Opportunities For Young Iowans
Sustainable Iowa Land Trust Meet Ben. Ben grew up in Cedar Falls, but after a stint volunteering on a farm decided to dedicate his life to it. He didn’t see Iowa offering the opportunity he was looking for, so he … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Farming
Tagged iowa farming, Iowa landowners, SILT, Sustainable Iowa Land Trust, young farmers
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CMD Exposes Trump And His Gang Of Koch Allies
A Note from Lisa Graves, Ex. Dir., CMD: The Center for Media and Democracy is a national watchdog and media group that conducts in-depth investigations into corruption and the undue influence of corporations on media and democracy. Our work aids … Continue reading
Posted in Koch Brothers
Tagged "ALEC Exposed in Iowa", "United States of ALEC", Betsy DeVos, CMD, koch brothers
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Should Internet Access Be A Basic Right?
Thom Hartmann is the #1 Progressive talk show host in America. If you think it strange that you’ve never heard of the #1 progressive talker in America, it is because you live in Iowa where there is only conservative talk … Continue reading
Posted in Internet Issues
Tagged Free and open internet, internet as a basic right, net neutrality
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Resting Up For The Coming Trump Administration Hell
All of us at BFIA hope you’re enjoying a nice break over the holidays before it’s time to get back to work saving Democracy and the planet. For some escapist fare with a moral to the story, try this BFIA … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
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Iowa, Unions, And The Right Wing Propaganda Machine
Yes, last year on his radio show, Jan Mickelson said “what’s wrong with slavery?” and nobody thought a thing about it. Well, some bloggers did, and a few national “elitist” progressives, but not your average Joe Iowan. Like the proverbial … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged conservative talk radio in iowa, Iowa shock jocks, right wing propaganda machine in Iowa
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More Republicans In Legislature Could Mean Guns In Iowa’s Schools
Peace on earth, good will toward men and women and children! Christmas is at root a hopeful time for all, whatever a person’s religious preference may be. Help Iowans for Gun Safety work toward the goals of peace on earth … Continue reading
Posted in ALEC, gun safety, Iowa legislature 2017
Tagged Gun safety in Iowa, Iowa's gun laws, Iowans for gun safety
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