Author Archives: Trish Nelson

“Old Glory” Still Flies Over A Changing Nation

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

This Old Flag by Larry Hodgden Nothing better represents the freedoms and liberty we enjoy as Americans than “Old Glory.” In 1776 when George Washington asked Betsy Ross to sew a flag with 13 stars and stripes they could not … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin Endorses Great March For Climate Action

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

“We are already seeing increasing intensity and frequency of storms, droughts, and heat events caused by climate change, and that trend is just beginning,” said Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). “The Great March for Climate Action may be just what’s needed … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Health Care, Monsanto, Spying And More

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Remember last week? Yeah, I know, in this fast-moving world of ours, it might seem like a distant memory. But it was a darn good week: – President Obama’s action plan on climate change was more ambitious than … Continue reading →

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Millions Of Gallons Of Untreated Manure Coming To Linn County

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://thegazette.com/2013/06/30/dnr-must-not-let-hog-project-advance/ By Deb Theissen It’s like a nightmare that just won’t end. Last October, my husband and I found out that Maschhoff Pork, a giant, out-of-state corporation, was working with our neighbor, Matt Ditch, to build a factory farm right … Continue reading →

Posted in Factory Farms (CAFOs) | Tagged DNR flip-flop, Iowa agriculture, Iowa CAFOs, iowa factory farms, Linn County hog lot, Maschhoff Pork | Comments Off

Iowa City Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Kim Painter serves as recorder in Johnson County, Iowa. In 1998, she became the first openly gay first-time candidate elected to office in Iowa. This year she was named a Harvey Milk Champion of Change by President Obama. These are … Continue reading →

Posted in marriage equality | Tagged DOMA, marriage equality | 1 Comment

Free Symposium: Expanded Awareness For Sustainability

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://www.mum.edu/symposium Expanded Awareness as the Basis of Deep Green Business and Deep Sustainability Symposium sponsored by the Department of Business Administration July 5-6, 2013 10:00-12:30 and 1:30-4:00 FREE and open to the public Sustainable Living Center, Room 12 Maharishi University … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Sustainability | Tagged Fairfield symposium, Francis Thicke, Maharishi University of Management, sustainability | Comments Off

President Obama’s Plan To Cut Carbon Pollution

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Hi, all — The carbon pollution that causes climate change isn’t a distant threat, the risk to public health isn’t a hypothetical, and it’s clear we have a moral obligation to act. The 12 hottest years on record have all … Continue reading →

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Coming July 24th: The People’s Video Revolt Against Monsanto And The Corporate Media

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

On July 24, the people’s media, otherwise known as the free and open internet, will be used to bring the world’s attention to the under-reported story of bad corporate citizen Monsanto, and the potential dangers of genetically modified foods. Democracy … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Greed, food, GMO | Tagged citizens media, corporate media, GMO labeling, media reform, Monsanto, Monsanto Video Revolt | Comments Off

This Week On The Fallon Forum: The Fate Of American Agriculture, Immigration Reform, Snowden

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Welcome to Des Moines, capital of the new colonial outpost. Yes, I’m afraid it’s true. Just as European governmental powers extracted the wealth of Africa, Asia and the Americas in previous centuries (note: see Bruce Rastetter for details … Continue reading →

Posted in Fallon Forum | Tagged China purchase of Smithfield, climate change, Grassley on Smithfield, Iowa farmers, iowa radio, media reform | Comments Off

Howard Dean 2016?

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

We have been pointing out lately that the gray seems to be disappearing from the gov’s hair and he’s been a more frequent guest on the political shows and staying on message. He did after all, almost take the country … Continue reading →

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