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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Miller-Meeks Brags To Donors About Getting Oskaloosa Teacher Fired
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks touts role in firing of teacher over Kirk remarks by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 24, 2025 IOWA CITY — U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, speaking to supporters at a fundraiser Friday, claimed credit for her … Continue reading
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Letter to Senators Grassley And Durbin
Our friend Ed Flaherty wrote this letter to the editor and shared it with Blog for Iowa. Posting with permission. Dear Senators Grassley and Durbin: You both agree that the shutdown is harmful and unnecessary. You have worked with each … Continue reading
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Chuck Todd/Rita Hart Convo May Surprise You
So you’re thinking to yourself, groan, I know what these two are going to say already, I don’t have to listen, it’s going to be boring. But let me just say that I’m no fan of Chuck Todd either (although … Continue reading
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A Storm Of Activism Is Needed To Save Social Security
From the Fall 2025 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, social safety net, social security
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She Voted For Him Because He Promised To Release The Epstein Files
Sensitive content. Discussion of sexual assault and abuse. Democracy Now!: Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s posthumous memoir has just been released, detailing how she was groomed by Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, whom she met at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort. … Continue reading
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Iowa Congressional Republicans Called Out At No Kings
Iowans criticize GOP representatives, Trump at Des Moines No Kings demonstration by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 18, 2025 Organizers and politicians urged the crowd of thousands gathered Saturday at the Iowa State Capitol as part of the national … Continue reading
What Next After #NOKINGS2?
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Steve Schmidt Reporting From No Kings Peaceful Protest In Iowa City
No Kings 2 was the largest single day nationwide protest in U.S. history with 2,500 events nationwide. Saturday was a day of peaceful protest across the country, millions of Americans defending our first amendment rights and showing up in more … Continue reading
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Last Call Before #NOKINGS Saturday
Especially if you are attending a #NOKINGS event Saturday, it’s a good idea to drop in on Indivisible’s weekly planning call with co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg. RSVPs surged this week according to the organizers’ report, thanks to Republicans … Continue reading
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Is One Company Ruining Restaurants?
More Perfect Union: “Are restaurants starting to taste the same? Food distributor Sysco has been on a relentless acquisition spree, becoming one of the largest companies in food service. This consolidation means higher prices for mass-produced food made under grueling … Continue reading
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