Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa Needs A Secretary Of State Who Believes In Voting

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Trish Nelson

We need a Secretary of State who believes in Democracy.  Check out Brad Anderson, Democrat. AndersonforIowa.com “There is nothing more sacred than the right to vote.”  

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Iowa Women Standing For Wendy Davis

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Trish Nelson

In honor of Rick Perry’s presence in the Hawkeye state this week, let’s all sign and share this letter to Rick Perry for Wendy Davis! wendydavistexas.com Rick Perry rubs elbows with the billionaire Koch brothers and their special interest friends, … Continue reading →

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Iowans Keep Up Fight Against Illinois Hog Factory

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Coming soon to a neighborhood near you?  There is no fight more important than the one between regular Iowans and corporate hog factories.   Iowans are battling this intrusion every day in a heroic struggle to preserve our daily quality of … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry Channels Howard Dean On Morning Joe

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Rick Perry will be in Iowa this week, February 27-28, with four stated objectives. (1) To help his “great friend” Governor Branstad with his re-election campaign; (2)  To meet with business leaders; (3) To “make some shows”  (aka Rick Perry … Continue reading →

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Protestors: “Sally Mason Is Part Of The Problem”

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Students at the University of Iowa are protesting President Sally Mason’s bizarrely insensitive and seemingly uninformed comments about rape and sexual assault.  In an interview with the Daily Iowan on Feb. 18 Mason said “The goal would be to end … Continue reading →

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No Republican Support For Medical Marijuana In Iowa

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Thanks for trying Senator Bolkcom.

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White House Reaffirms Commitment To Net Neutrality

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Remember the petition you signed urging President Obama and the FCC to classify internet providers as “common carriers”  which drew 105,572 signatures?  This is what it said: Petition: On January 14, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District … Continue reading →

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Is ALEC Behind Push In Iowa Legislature To Gut Clean Energy Policies?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Matt Sinovic Executive Director | Progress Iowa Groups Expose Assault By ALEC Fossil Fuel & Utility Members on Clean Energy and Environmental Regulations Through the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), fossil fuel and utility interests are pushing a comprehensive agenda … Continue reading →

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Jack Hatch To Speak At Iowa City Federation of Labor Chili Dinner

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Democratic State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Jack Hatch (District 17) will speak at the Iowa City Federation of Labor Annual Chili Dinner. When: Thursday, February 20 Who: Union members, friends of labor and community members Where:  940 South Gilbert Ct., … Continue reading →

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Why We Must Say No To Frac Sand Mining In Iowa

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Say NO to FRAC SAND MINING There is a petition to Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors: John Logsdon, Dennis Karlsbroten, Mark Kuhn, Floyd Ashbacher, and Dean Thompson, which says: “We, the people of Winneshiek County, call for a rights-based ordinance … Continue reading →

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