Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Move To Amend’s Barnstorming Tour Coming To Iowa City

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Trish Nelson

MovetoAmend.org On Thursday April 17, David Cobb will be making a stop in Iowa City as part of Move To Amend’s spring barnstorming tour. The event will be at noon at the Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A.  This … Continue reading →

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Can’t We Just Say The Branstad Administration Is Corrupt?

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Trish Nelson

It’s not mismanagement. It’s not incompetence.  It’s corruption.  Iowans need to wise up about Governor Branstad. Listen to Senator Hogg explain how things are. “Why is the Assistant Director of the Iowa law Enforcement Academy, Mike Quinn, who has committed … Continue reading →

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Branstad Using Religion To Get Votes

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Trish Nelson

This is just plain weird.

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How The Money & Media Complex Is Sabotaging Our Elections

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Trish Nelson
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DFA Night School: April 2014 Training Dates

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Trish Nelson

democracyforamerica.com DFA Night School is our free online training program that allows anyone to learn the skills to win from their own home. At the end of the day, winning comes down to our ability to turnout more supporters than … Continue reading →

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Taking The Supreme Court Back

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Trish Nelson

We already know that holding the Senate this November matters. But the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Wednesday underscores just how crucial holding our majority in the Senate is — and how the fate of our democracy could depend on … Continue reading →

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Net Neutrality: Why It Matters To You

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Trish Nelson

The January 2014 court decision by the D.C. U.S. Court of Appeals that gutted the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules has given internet service providers (ISPs) the ability to not only slow, but also to legally block websites, content, … Continue reading →

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How We Can Win The War On The Free And Open Internet

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Trish Nelson

RSVP for a Free Press Member Call on Comcast, Media Ownership and Net Neutrality today, Thursday, April 3rd at 1:00 pm CST Not a member? Click here to join Free Press The Internet we love is under attack like never … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: More Than Just A Scream

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Trish Nelson

April is the ten year anniversary of Blog for Iowa, the original weblog of Democracy for Iowa, a state chapter of Democracy for America (DFA), Howard Dean’s grassroots organization that he formed following his presidential run in 2004.  BFIA’s first … Continue reading →

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