Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Help Iowa Survive Our Final GOP Trifecta Controlled Legislative Session

Action Alert From Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) – This Thursday – Feb. 19: Our water, our health rally & lobby day During the 2026 legislative session it’s our job to keep the Cancer Gag Act dead and to … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Meet Leila Staton Candidate for House District 54

Leila Staton is a Democrat running competitively for Iowa House District 54. The seat is currently held by Republican Joshua Meggers. Find our more about Leila at LeilaforIowa.com.  Follow Leila for Iowa on Facebook “The most impactful decisions are made … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Miller-Meeks Fails To Respond to Veterans

Below is a letter to the editors of several local newspapers from Ed Flaherty, calling out Mariannette Miller-Meeks for her failure to respond to a letter sent to her from himself and a group of veterans.  Miller-Meeks refuses to respond … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Miller-Meeks Fails To Respond to Veterans

Why “Detention Centers” Are Central To Trump’s Mass Deportation Strategy

One of the above photos is a CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation). The other is a Trump detention center. Creepy how similar they look.  Can you tell which is which?  Answer below. Follow Simon Rosenberg –  HopiumChronicles.com Substack BlueSky Facebook … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Why “Detention Centers” Are Central To Trump’s Mass Deportation Strategy

The Truth About Iowa’s Water

Wednesday, February 11 7:00 – 8:30 pm Fairfield Public Library 104 W. Adams Avenue FREE Former Polk County Administrator John Norris and The Harkin Institute Director of Wellness and Nutrition Adam Shriver will dive into the findings of Currents of … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Truth About Iowa’s Water

We Have Work To Do On Immigration

The Constitution’s 14th Amendment requirements of “due process” and “equal protection of the laws” apply to “any person,” not just citizens. For those fleeing persecution, and can prove it, international and U.S. law provide they are entitled to seek “asylum” … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , | Comments Off on We Have Work To Do On Immigration

Jim Vowels Democrat For Iowa Senate District 29

Jim Vowels is a “proud, progressive Democrat.”  To donate or sign up to volunteer, go to his campaign website at jimvowels.com. Follow on Facebook Iowa Senate District 29 is located in eastern Iowa and includes parts of Chickasaw, Butler, Bremer, … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Candidates 2026 | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Jim Vowels Democrat For Iowa Senate District 29

Iowa Senate Dem Leader Janice Weiner On Iowa Press

The transcript for this episode of Iowa Press can be found at IowaPBS.org Senator Weiner is unique in that she actually takes time to think before answering questions.  She doesn’t just blurt out handy talking points. She uses her short … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged | Comments Off on Iowa Senate Dem Leader Janice Weiner On Iowa Press

The Fiscal Malpractice Of Iowa Republicans

Guest column published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette by Joe Bolkcom Iowa Republicans can’t be trusted to manage your money anymore. Their reckless revenue and spending decisions have made a shambles of the state finances. They have created a huge … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Fiscal Malpractice Of Iowa Republicans

Candidate Josh Turek Talks Iowa Politics With Jim Acosta

Josh Turek is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Joni Ernst. “Josh Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA and a State Legislator who represents the reddest seat held by a Democrat … Continue reading

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Candidate Josh Turek Talks Iowa Politics With Jim Acosta