Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Ashley Hinson’s Town Hall In Mason City

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Ashley Hinson’s town hall meeting started late and ended abruptly on time.  Throughout, she seemed to be using a filibuster strategy,  rambling on in a smooth, polished monotone and not directly answering questions except maybe once when she told a … Continue reading →

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Watch Miller-Meeks Narrowly Escape Having To Answer Question

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Defending the indefensible is no easy task even for cold-hearted Republicans.  IA-01 Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks escaped by taking off like a bat out of hell down the hall to the nearest exit. Enjoy!

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A Not So Silent Spring

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Yesterday was Earth Day. Happy belated Earth Day, mother Earth! A Not So Silent Spring by Molly Regan April 2025 A Not So Silent Spring was held in Davenport, Iowa USA. “Hands Off” was the real name of the rally … Continue reading →

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David Hogg Not Backing Down And That Is Good For Democrats

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Trish Nelson

  Newly elected DNC vice chair, Parkland survivor (the deadliest mass shooting at a high school in U.S. history) and founder of March for Our Lives, David Hogg has caused a stir among some Democrats with his initiative, Leaders We … Continue reading →

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Scenes From An Iowa Protest

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Building the movement takes time and we need everyone.  Go to  Indivisible.org to find out how to get involved. Find events at mobilize.us/ If you can’t protest there are other things you can do. Everything matters. Here is a quote … Continue reading →

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League of Women Voters Fights Back

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Trish Nelson

LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters Washington, DC — Today, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, and Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters, released the following … Continue reading →

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The Reality Of Project 2025 With HCR And Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Trish Nelson

@RedWineBlueUSA Troublemaker Trainings Join us on the two-year anniversary of Project 2025’s launch for can’t-miss conversations with two of our favorite BADASS women—historian Heather Cox Richardson and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. This moment isn’t just about understanding the threat—it’s about how … Continue reading →

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Grassley Town Hall In Fort Madison Monday

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Trish Nelson

While the crowd was not quite as raucous as the scene in New Hampton Friday, March 21, there were many Iowa-nice-yet-firm folks in the crowd who were willing to stand up and tell Senator Chuck Grassley exactly what they want … Continue reading →

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Another Iowa Special Election April 29

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Trish Nelson

  Angel Ramirez | Democrat for Iowa House District 78 | Special Election April 29 Check out Angel’s FB page: From Rob Hogg’s FB page: I hope you will follow and support Angel Ramirez for Iowa House District 78 in … Continue reading →

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Dear Iowa Press No Follow-Ups = No Democracy

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Trish Nelson

In today’s post I am not trying to pick on the Daily Iowan in particular. They are an award winning college newspaper. They frequently do a good job, sometimes better than other publications. But an interview with Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks … Continue reading →

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