Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa Will Have Expanded Broadband Internet Access

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Trish Nelson

 Something good came out of the Iowa legislature this session. IowaHouse.org/StatehouseNews/6-24-15 A bipartisan bill to expand broadband internet access to more homes, schools and businesses was signed into law by Governor Branstad last week. The bill also contains language regarding … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Pipeline Bullies

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Trish Nelson

fallonforum.com Dear Friends, Business and political leaders in Iowa have been outspoken against bullying – a problem in our classrooms, on our playgrounds and in our streets. But these same leaders ignore – and actually enable – the corporate bullying … Continue reading →

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Corridor Home To 6 Of Past 11 Domestic Homocides In Iowa

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Trish Nelson

http://www.dvipiowa.org/violence-in-the-corridor/  A message from DVIP following the recent shooting at Coral Ridge mall: Eastern Iowa – we love our communities and the quality of life we enjoy here. But we are becoming more aware of the rising rate of violence … Continue reading →

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Branstad Throws $21 Million At Egyptian Fertilizer Company While Telling Iowa Schools to F*** Off

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Trish Nelson

progressiowa.org Branstad Funds Orascom Instead of Schools DES MOINES — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today approved an additional $21.5 million in tax incentives for the Iowa Fertilizer Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orascom Construction Industries. The total … Continue reading →

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Raise Hell: The Life And Times Of Molly Ivins

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Molly Ivins was one of the last great columnists. You can help make sure this documentary about her life gets made by donating on  Kickstarter or go to mollyivinsfilm.com. Obviously, no billionaires are stepping up.   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/97111140/raise-hell-the-life-and-times-of-molly-ivins/widget/video.html

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Thom Hartmann Warns Progressives

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Trish Nelson

http://www.thomhartmann.com/ Watch this Thom Hartmann video.  Host of America’s #1 progressive radio show, Thom is a lefty progressive who agrees with Bernie Sanders more than he agrees with Hillary Clinton, but has something to say that progressives should probably heed.  … Continue reading →

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How Iowa Pays For Big Money In Politics

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Billionaires are drowning out the voices of Iowans.   Iowa Pays the Price supports increasing transparency in campaign finance and accountability for those who break the rules.  Check out IowaPaysThePrice.org  

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“That Family Doesn’t Matter” – Life Next to A Hog Confinement

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“I didn’t even put in my garden this year.” You will need ear buds or headphones to listen to this video but it is incredible what you will hear. This woman describes stink so bad they can’t go outside, but … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Attempt To Dismantle Public Schools; Democrats Try To Stop Them

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/democrats On the Iowa Senate Democrats website:  The Legislature closed out the 2015 session with Senate Democrats opting to end five months of gridlock on school funding. The goal of the compromise is to maintain educational opportunities and boost student … Continue reading →

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Why The GOP Is Losing Voters

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Trish Nelson
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