Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Farm Bill Fail

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A must read article by The Storm Lake Times. Below is an excerpt about the consequences of the failure to pass a farm bill.  Click on the link to read the entire article including the publisher’s experience with the new … Continue reading →

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Is The Drought of Nuisance Lawsuits Against CAFOs About To End?

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/p/activists-hope-to-curb-confinements/1070162?cid=2401412 The Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts was full of energetic people Wednesday for the annual meeting of Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors. The lower bowl and much of the second deck of the auditorium were packed with … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help Counter Obamacare Disinformation

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Watching the Koch Brothers’ Teapublicans reveal their true greedy, ruthless natures during the shutdown has made it even more amazing that President Obama managed to pull off passage of health care reform, and The Affordable Care Act is now the … Continue reading →

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Which GOTeaparty Senator Wants To Shut Down The FCC?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Trish Nelson

freepress.net The government may be open for business, but Ted Cruz still wants to shut things down. The Texas senator’s new target? Political ad transparency. Cruz is trying to block a vote on Tom Wheeler, President Obama’s nominee to chair … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Insani-Tea, Education, Immigration

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

My friend and frequent co-host, Dr. Charles Goldman asks, “Is there a method to the Tea Party madness? Perhaps they are truly looking to start this country’s second Civil War.” My response: (1) Yes, the Tea Party is exhibiting more … Continue reading →

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Watch: President Obama’s Awesome Post-Shutdown Speech

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Trish Nelson

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Friends Of Rice Field Fighting To Save Neighborhood Park From Development

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Trish Nelson

UPDATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18: Friendsof RiceField, You are Needed More than Ever! The proposal for senior housing at Rice Field moves to City Council. The highlight of last night’s hearing on the survival of Rice Field as recreational space came … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Threatens Iowa Farms

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Climate Statement 2013: A Rising Challenge to Iowa Agriculture 9:00 am Friday, October 18, 2013 Drake University In the wake of 2013’s extreme weather rollercoaster, marked by the wettest spring on record, followed by the second-driest July through September … Continue reading →

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How The Shutdown Is Affecting Iowa

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Trish Nelson

submitted by Naly Bounyalath The current news of the 2013 government shut down has left people antsy and restless. It affects all of us. Some are stuck in the middle and others are retreating to the far end of each … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Tea Party Fiasco, Climate Reality, GMOs

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Join the Fallon Forum at the new time  of 6:00-6:30 pm, Monday-Thursday. Dear Friends, We have a fascinating line-up of guests on the program this week: Monday, Kevin Barrett discusses, “The American Resistance,” a book he co-authored with Jim Fetzer … Continue reading →

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