Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa District 2: Share Your Thoughts On Syria With Rep. Loebsack

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Trish Nelson

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Meanwhile Back In Iowa… Manure-Laden Water!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

DNR Investigates Fish Kill in Lyon County iowadnr.gov/home/ DOON – On Labor Day, the Iowa DNR investigated a fish kill on the Little Rock River east of Doon in Lyon County. A concerned citizen reported the fish kill to DNR … Continue reading →

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Anesa Kajtazovic Speaks Out On The Atrocities Of War

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Anesa Kajtazovic, State Representative for District 61 had these important words to say on Syria: “Having experienced the atrocities of civil war first hand, I can relate to the horrendous situation the Syrian people are going through. I especially feel … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bomb Syria

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Peace activist and veteran Ed Flaherty at the IC Fed Labor Day Picnic. VFP 161 Iowa Veterans for Peace

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Urban Chickens: An Ordinance Most Fowl

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Very funny video by Yale Cohn about the Iowa City community debate over back yard chicken-raising. Yale Cohn has a weekly talk show on Iowa City Public Access TV. The show covers “a wide range of subjects … Continue reading →

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ALEC Behind Iowa’s Ag-Gag Law

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ALEC is behind ag-gag and virtually every other horrifying law currently being passed in states around the country including Iowa – from union-busting and teacher lay-offs to voter ID and anti-abortion laws. Remember that Governor-for-life Terry Branstad is a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC | Tagged animal rights in Iowa, factory farms, Iowa CAFOs, Iowa whistleblowers, Iowa's ag-gag law | 1 Comment

1st District Congressional Candidate Forum To Be Held In Waterloo

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Trish Nelson

A note from Iowa AFL-CIO Americans for Democratic Action to Host Candidate Forum in Waterloo Who: Americans for Democratic Action What: Candidate Forum for U.S House of Representatives with Pat Murphy Where: 220 E 4th St, Waterloo Iowa When: Thursday … Continue reading →

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Epic Media Fail: Getting The IRS Fake Scandal Right

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Trish Nelson

In the Rewrite section of The Last Word Monday night, Lawrence O’Donnell exposed the “lazy and compliant” Washington media, including a Salon article that promised a full accounting. A member of the committee that is investigating the IRS “scandal,” Rep. … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Jobs Coming Back To U.S., Voting Rights Act And More

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Monday, Branstad’s “Reign of Error” is part of our conversation in today’s Weekend Review. We also talk about clandestine plans to build another casino in Polk County – and why gambling attracts both corporate and political corruption. We also have … Continue reading →

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Is Governor Branstad Above The Law?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Governor Branstad gets away with endangering the public while a state trooper, Larry Hedlund, is put on administrative leave for doing his job. A state vehicle carrying Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds was clocked at 17 miles over … Continue reading →

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