Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Democracy For America To Help Turn Iowa House Blue

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America launches effort to help Dems take over Iowa State House.  DFA backs seven state House candidates; Dems need just four to take chamber. BURLINGTON, Vt — Today, Democracy for America (DFA),  has endorsed seven Iowa House candidates … Continue reading →

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Joni Ernst Squarely In Dead-Ender Fringe Camp

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Trish Nelson

So her husband said it was a “hot topic” so therefore, there were actually WMDs in Iraq!  And she can see Russia from her house.  Do NOT vote for this tea party candidate who by the way is into the … Continue reading →

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National Group Awards Rep. Dave Loebsack “Problem Solver Seal Of Approval”

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Congressman Endorses Campaign to create a National Strategic Agenda Washington, D.C. — No Labels, a national organization dedicated to a new politics of problem solving, has awarded its “Problem Solver Seal of Approval” to Iowa Democrat Dave Loebsack for … Continue reading →

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Staci Appel Should Be Iowa’s First Mom In Congress

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Her tea party Republican opponent David Young  said that he would like to see the Department of Education  “done away with.”  Volunteer for Staci Appel’s campaign here.

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Did Joni Ernst Violate Iowa Conflict Of Interest Laws?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

http://americandemocracy.org/did-joni-ernst-violate-iowa-conflict-of-interest-laws/ The American Democracy Legal Fund has filed a complaint with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller requesting his office investigate whether Joni Ernst violated Iowa conflict of interest laws while serving as Montgomery County Auditor and the county’s Chief Financial … Continue reading →

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Today Is Election Day

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Senator Tom Harkin explains why voting early helps Democrats win.

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Manure Spills Causing Toxic Algae In More Iowa Lakes

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Thanks CCI (Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement) for sounding the alarm on toxic algae! iowacci.org/ First it was Ohio, then Lake Red Rock in Iowa, and now it’s Big Creek Lake – toxic blue-green algae has struck again. A reader … Continue reading →

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Iowans Censored By Corporate Owned “Local” Newspaper

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Trish Nelson

The editorial page of your local newspaper is where conversations can occur about local issues and a place where information can be shared neighbor to neighbor.  Local newspapers  are (or should be) the remedy to information polluters like Fox News … Continue reading →

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Will Speak At Johnson County Democrats Annual Fall BBQ

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI:  Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) made his first appearance ever on Meet The Press earlier this month. Sanders told the truth about Citizens United and the Koch brothers.  Why after all these years did MTP  finally decide to invite the … Continue reading →

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Steve King You’re No Jim Mowrer

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Does anyone think that Steve King has ever entertained the most fleeting thought of “bringing the spirit of service above self?” Or thanking anyone other than corporate donors for “lifting up” his campaign? Good citizens of Iowa’s 4th District, you, … Continue reading →

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