Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Lesson 6: Be Wary Of Paramilitaries

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #6 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads.

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President Biden Remarks On The Passing Of Jimmy Carter

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ISU Says Robot Could Help Iowa’s Water Quality

This robot could find nitrate hot spots by crawling through tile drainage by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 26, 2024 Researchers from Iowa State University have partnered with Michigan State University to develop a robot that would detect nitrates … Continue reading

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Democrat Running For Iowa Senate In District 35

Following Gov. Kim Reynolds appointment of Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor, there will be a special election to fill Cournoyer’s seat in the Iowa Senate. Voters in Scott, Clinton and Jackson counties will vote Jan. 28 for … Continue reading

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If You’re Not Feeling Particularly Festive Right Now

“We are in the season of hope and goodwill.. but many are suffering with information poisoning.”

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Iowa Ag Drainage Wells Finally Closed

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A Crucial Question For Our Democracy

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #5 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. This is 9:48. “Professional groups are a … Continue reading

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Because That’s What Presidents Are Supposed To Do

President Joe Biden caught a lot of flack on social media after inviting 45 to the oval post-election. Progressives on my feeds couldn’t understand why he would seem to legitimize a scoundrel, a criminal like Trump. How could he? Outrage … Continue reading

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DNC Chair Election On The Horizon

Sorry, just kidding. Howard Dean, the Democrats’ best DNC chair ever,  is not running again as far as we know. There is a Democratic National Committee chair election coming up Feb. 1. Know the candidates and lobby your DNC rep. … Continue reading

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