Author Archives: Trish Nelson

This Week: Collective Bargaining And Public School Strong

This week in organizing. Action alert by CCI: Feb. 14: UIHC bargaining kicks off in Iowa City Join our SEIU allies at the bargaining table February 14 at 9 am! This meeting is open to the public – no matter … Continue reading

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On Tyranny Lesson 12: Make Eye Contact And Small Talk

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, Lesson #12 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. Here is a snippet from Lesson #12. … Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month Submitted by Molly Regan Friday 21 February is John Lewis’ birthday (1940-2020). In honor of his unparalleled work on voting rights and civil rights, PACG Progressive Action for the Common Good folks and our Liberty … Continue reading

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That’s Our Kimmy!

Kim Reynolds testified Wednesday about DOGE (Dept. of Government Efficiency) at a House Oversight Committee.  She was supposed to brag about her “money saving” tactics in state government such as tax cuts and cutting programs.  It didn’t go well.  Questioners … Continue reading

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Anti-Elon Rally At Treasury Draws Large And Vocal Crowd

In case you missed it yesterday.  Large crowd, great signs, chants of “lock him up,” and fighting words from democratic senators and reps.  @alvarezreports.bsky.social has lots of crowd footage.  Follow him on Xitter also.

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Choose To Fight

Tens of thousands were on Indivisible‘s action Zoom call Sunday night. You can watch the replay below.  Co-sponsors:  Moveon.org, National Nurses United, National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, Court Accountability, AFT Education Healthcare Public Services If you are looking for … Continue reading

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On Tyranny Lesson 11: Investigate

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, Lesson #11 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. “Figure things out for yourself.” “Spend more … Continue reading

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Vouchers Will Cost Iowa Taxpayers $1 Billion

From our inbox. Sign up for your state representative’s newsletter to follow the Iowa legislature. Links below to contact your legislators and make a public comment on new science standards being proposed to weaken climate change curriculum in schools. Vouchers … Continue reading

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Greg Palast: If Not For Vote Suppression

Watch this Thom Hartmann program where Greg Palast discusses the data and what you can do to help. If you prefer to read about it, go to  http://www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-vote-suppression-won/  Bio: Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian, … Continue reading

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Caroline Kennedy Reads Her Letter To Senators Denouncing Cousin RFK, Jr.

Robert Reich also weighs in on the nomination in his Substack article, “The Man no Rational Person Would Put in Charge of the Public’s Health.”

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