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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
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
Posted in Bakken pipeline
Tagged #nobakken, Bakken Oil Pipeline, Iowa water quality, Meskwaki tribe of Iowa
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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
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged 50 state strategy
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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
Posted in Environment
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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
Meryl Streep Pays Tribute to Hillary Clinton
If you haven’t seen this yet, now would be a good time.
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton 2016, Meryl Streep, women's issues
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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
Posted in 2008 Flooding, David Loebsack
Tagged 2008 Iowa floods, Congressman Dave Loebsack, Iowa flooding
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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
Posted in Bakken pipeline, Ed Fallon
Tagged #nobakken, Bakken Oil Pipeline, Ed Fallon, Pledge of Resistance
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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
Posted in Corporate Greed, Local Events
Tagged #nobakken, big box stores, CAFOs in Iowa, community rights, corporate greed, sustainability
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Opposition Vows Oil Will Never Flow Through Bakken Pipeline
iowacci.org The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) met yesterday and voted 2-1 to allow pipeline construction to start in areas where they have voluntary easements. Iowans have stood strong working to prevent the pipeline for months on end and we’re not … Continue reading
Posted in Bakken pipeline, Climate Action, Environment, ICCI, Iowa Globalwarming
Tagged #nobakken, Dakota Access, Iowa oil pipeline
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VOTE Today For A Democrat To Retire Grassley/#byebyechuck
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Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged Chuck Grassley, Democratic candidates, Democratic Primary 2016
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