Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Americans Wouldn’t Elect Another Bush…Or Would They?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Trish Nelson

https://ringoffireradio.com/  

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The Bush Nazi Connection

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Trish Nelson

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Iowans Carol For Clean Water

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

  Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement  

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Ed Fallon is a former lawmaker who served in the Iowa House for 14 years before running for governor and US Congress. Since 2009, he has hosted the Fallon Forum, a talk show available online and on three Iowa radio … Continue reading →

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Are We In A New Age Of Robber Barons?

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Trish Nelson

robber baron noun: a wealthy person who tries to get land, businesses, or more money in a way that is dishonest or wrong; an American capitalist of the latter part of the 19th century who became wealthy through exploitation (as … Continue reading →

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Why The Draft Warren Movement Is Good For The Country

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Trish Nelson

There has been positive media coverage of the draft Elizabeth Warren launch in Des Moines Wednesday (links below).  One question: Has anyone ever decided to run and won because of a draft movement?  That is, since Dwight D. Eisenhower… It … Continue reading →

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Ebola Wins “Lie Of The Year”

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Trish Nelson

This story underscores what Blog for Iowa attempts to point out about the media as often as we possibly can.  It was mostly Republicans who were making the exaggerated claims about Ebola,  but they were affirmed and supported by the … Continue reading →

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DFA, MoveOn Launch Iowa “Ready For Warren” Campaign Tonight

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

 What: Run Warren Run Iowa Kick-Off Meeting When: Wednesday, December 17, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Where: Java Joe’s, 214 4th St., Des Moines, IA 50309 RSVP Here In November, we asked Democracy for America members who they wanted to see run for … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Continues Work On LGBT Issues

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Trish Nelson

from Congressman Loebsack: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Dear Friends, In this day and age, it is unacceptable for people to be discriminated against because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. As a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Catch this week’s Fallon Forum live on Monday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon on KDLF 1260 AM “La Reina.” Join the conversation by calling in at (515) 528-8122. And you can hear the Fallon Forum on KHOI 89.1 FM … Continue reading →

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