Author Archives: Trish Nelson

It’s The Guns

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Trish Nelson

There is a Facebook post currently being circulated that offers an illuminating analogy.  It is posted below. Also, I would like to pose the question, why is it only gun owners that seem to have NO IDEA that we have … Continue reading →

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It’s Not The Quality Of Coverage, It’s The Quantity

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Trish Nelson

We’ve been saying this all along. poynter.org With Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, the media giveth and the media taketh away. That’s the basic argument outlined in The Washington Post by political scientist John Sides, who attributed Trump’s recent decline in … Continue reading →

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RFK, Jr. Calls Koch Brothers “Deadly Parasites” On Democracy

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Ever wonder why you rarely see Robert Kennedy, Jr. on the TV?  Possibly because he is the most knowledgeable and articulate spokesman for the environment there is, and he is unafraid to tell the truth about corporate greed. Prepare to … Continue reading →

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Steve King Challenger Calls King A “Fox News Celebrity”

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Gotta love a girl who’s out there slamming Faux News and Steve King.  She said, “instead of a Fox News celebrity, we need a representative in Washington.”  Gee, ya think? Watch her video, then visit her website weaverforcongress.com and contribute … Continue reading →

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If Any Republican Wins In 2016

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Trish Nelson

There is no difference between Republicans and Republicans.

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If You Love The Internet And You Vote, Read This

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Last Thursday, Blog for Iowa attended a workshop sponsored by Freepress and American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) on the future of the internet and the 2016 presidential campaign.  It was a fun evening of information-sharing and preparing to take action.  … Continue reading →

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Jeb Bush Vows To Dismantle Net Neutrality Rules If Elected

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Trish Nelson

It seems safe to assume that any Republican in the White House will do the same. theverge.com/2015/9/22/jeb-bush-fcc-net-neutrality The Federal Communications Commission’s Net Neutrality rule classifies all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) as “public utilities,” subjecting them to antiquated “common carrier” regulation. … Continue reading →

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More CAFOs Are Coming – What Everyone Can Do

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors Joe Maxwell, Senior Political Director of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, addresses the role everyone can play in protecting our communities at the upcoming JFAN Annual Meeting More CAFOs Are Coming – What YOU Can … Continue reading →

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State Senator Rob Hogg To Announce Run For U.S. Senate

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Announcement In Callender, 11 Other Communities During Three-Day Announcement Tour CEDAR RAPIDS – Rob Hogg, Democratic state senator from Cedar Rapids, will be announcing his candidacy for the United States Senate on a three-day tour of the state, starting on … Continue reading →

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Branstad Vetoed Public School Money To Give To Private Schools

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Trish Nelson

The headline of this story,  Branstad Advocates for School Choice, makes it sounds like Governor Branstad is doing something good. Nothing could be further from the truth. Branstad is signaling his next move to dismantle public education. He is following … Continue reading →

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