Author Archives: Trish Nelson

A Political Revolution

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Trish Nelson

In “Not Ready for Hillary” I wrote that Hillary Clinton has a progressive heart with a conservative mind, and that I hoped to see on the campaign trail the progressive-feminist Hillary, who I still believe, is the real, authentic Hillary. … Continue reading →

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Donald Kaul Weighs In On The Other Donald

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Trish Nelson

OtherWords.com Trump’s No Outlier When it comes to the way he treats workers, the Donald is as Republican as capital gains and Richard Nixon. By Donald Kaul There are those who would have you believe that Donald Trump is an … Continue reading →

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Almost #Ready For Hillary

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Trish Nelson

This is a close-to-home example of what is wrong with media today – wasted newspaper space that could have been used to inform.  [see Not Ready for Hillary, published in December, 2013.] Almost Ready For Hillary But I’m even readier … Continue reading →

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Kaul: Obama Speech Is Our Century’s Gettysburg Address

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Trish Nelson

OtherWords “Donald Kaul has written columns for half a century, beginning with a long stint at the Des Moines Register that made him a household name (in a good way) throughout Iowa. OtherWords began distributing his columns in 2001 following … Continue reading →

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Francis Thicke: “We Have Broken The Relationship Between Plants And Soil”

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Grass-based, organic dairy farmer Francis Thicke can be followed on Facebook.  

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How The Gun Lobby’s Top Legislative Priority In Iowa Was Defeated

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2015/06/29/common-sense-guns/ by John Feinblatt Every four years, the national media looks to Iowa for stories about where American voters stand on pressing issues. After what happened this spring here in Des Moines, it’s clear where Iowans stand on guns and … Continue reading →

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Ernst And King Forced To Give Money Back

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Progress Iowa has done an exemplary job of exposing the workings of ALEC in Iowa and holding conservatives accountable.  Click here to check out Progress Iowa’s website. Please support them if you can.  Video below is news coverage by a … Continue reading →

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A Musical Day In America

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson
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President Obama’s Uplifting Eulogy For Reverend Clement Pinckney

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“We are here today to remember a man of God who lived by faith. A man who believed in things not seen. A man who believed there were better days ahead, off in the distance. A man of service who … Continue reading →

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President Obama: A Victory For Every American

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

President Obama’s statement on the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.  On March 23, 2010, I sat down at a table in the East Room of the White House and signed my name on a law that … Continue reading →

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