Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Davenport Community Draws Line In Sand For Its Schools

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Trish Nelson

The Davenport superintendent is showing courage and leadership through civil disobedience, taking a stand against those who are attempting to dismantle public education, namely Republicans and the Branstad administration.  The real crime is what the Republicans are doing. “As you … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick And Mother Jones

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  This article reminds us of the history of Irish immigrants and their important role in the labor movement. ibew.org/articles/irishroots Often overlooked, one of Ireland’s most important contributions to the United States and Canada is the labor … Continue reading →

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Iowa Dems Should Blow Up So-Called Coordinated Campaign

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Hoovering in Iowa Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2015 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter, available only in hard copy for $12/yr.!!  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. by Paul Deaton The Iowa … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: New Questions About Proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline Through Iowa

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Please follow Ed Fallon’s walk across Iowa along the route of the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline.  Go to http://fallonforum.com/pipeline-walk/    For the latest Iowa Pipeline Walk route and schedule detail click here.  Help this information reach more Iowans. Please like and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Pipeline Walk: Day 11

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

[Dave Bradley’s Sunday Funday civics quiz will be back next week.] Please follow Ed Fallon’s walk across Iowa along the route of the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline.  Go to http://fallonforum.com/pipeline-walk/  You can also follow on Facebook or get e-mail updates. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Pipeline Walk: Day 10

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Please follow Ed Fallon’s walk across Iowa along the route of the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline.  Go to http://fallonforum.com/pipeline-walk/  You can also follow on Facebook or get e-mail updates. Wednesday, March 11, 2015 – Keomah Village, Iowa by Ed Fallon … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton On Gender Equality, GOP Letter, And E-mail Nontroversy

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“The letter from GOP senators [to Iranian leaders] was out of step with the best traditions of American leadership and one has to ask what was the purpose of this letter? Either these senators were trying to be helpful to … Continue reading →

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Letter To Iowa Landowners Along Proposed Pipeline Route

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Letter to Landowners Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ed Fallon This is the letter Ed is sharing with landowners and others he meets along the pipeline route. Dear Fellow Iowan, As I’m sure you know, a Texas billionaire named … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Iowa Pipeline Walk, Wage Theft, Minimum Wage

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

fallonforum.com Saturday, March 7, 2015 – Bladensburg, Iowa For the latest Iowa Pipeline Walk route and schedule detail, click here. “Are you out for exercise or are ya broke down?” asked the bearded man driving a white pick-up truck sporting … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Selma 50th Anniversary Speech

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Some say this is President Obama’s most powerful speech.  Video is of the full speech. Full text is below.   thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/davidbadash/president obamas_selma_50th_anniversary_speech_full_text Below, the full remarks of President Barack Obama as he speaks from the Edmund Pettus Bridge marking the … Continue reading →

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