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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
The Gun Debate In The United States
by Ralph Scharnau In 2008 the Supreme Court controversially interpreted the Second Amendment as giving an individual constitutional right to gun ownership. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia acknowledged, however, that the right was not unlimited. He recognized exceptions for the … Continue reading
Branstad’s Brain
Iowa Senate Democrats met with Governor Branstad to plan continuing and possibly expanding health care for 150,000 Iowans. There have been eight Republican governors who have put the needs of the residents of their state above political machinations. These senators … Continue reading
Posted in Branstad
Tagged Governor Branstad, Iowa Legislature 2013, Medicaid expansion in Iowa
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Special Election In Johnson County Tuesday, March 5
Not to be too eastern Iowa-centric but if there are any Johnson County Democrats reading this, please remember to vote in the special election for Johnson County Supervisor March 5. You can vote early now weekdays at the auditor’s office … Continue reading
Posted in Local Events
Tagged Johnson county, Johnson County special election, Johnson county supervisors election
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The Fierce Urgency Of Now: Can We Turn Crisis Into Opportunity?
David Cobb recently spoke to the Green Party of Florida and this is part of what he said. Click on the link below to read his entire speech. “Maybe we ought to start thinking and acting like we’re in a … Continue reading
Posted in Citizens United, Environment
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Impact On Iowa Of Sequestration (Automatic-Across-The-Board-Budget-Cuts)
The White House has released a report outlining what will happen state by state if the automatic across-the-board budget cuts are allowed to go into effect March 1st. Perhaps the most egregious of these cuts in Iowa, would be meals … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa in the News
Tagged Impact of Sequestration on Iowa, Sequestration
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He Won’t Back Down
This is necessary viewing for those of you who who are sure Branstad will back down from his anti-Iowan position on Medicaid expansion. http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1
Bicyclists Belong In The Traffic Lane
Posted in Blog for Iowa
Tagged bicycling in iowa
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Does Governor Branstad Really Want To Take On Nuns?
Last fall when the ‘Nuns on the Bus’ rode for economic justice, the support we received was tremendous. Today, I’m writing to ask for your help again, on behalf of Iowans who are less fortunate than most of us. Thousands … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care & Medicare
Tagged Governor Branstad, Medicaid expansion in Iowa, Nuns on the bus
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Sen. Grassley Defends Rights Of White Men Who Abuse Women On Tribal Land
from ThinkProgress Last week, Grassley was one of just 22 senators—all Republican men—who voted against reauthorizing VAWA [Violence Against Women Act]. During a town hall meeting in Indianola on Wednesday, a woman asked him to explain his vote. Grassley responded … Continue reading
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Tagged Senator Grassley, VAWA
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ORASCOM #3: Iowa Can’t Lose, Then Gives Fertilizer Plant $250 Million Because Why?
We are proud and grateful to be represented by Joe Bolkcom in the Iowa Senate.
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged Iowa Legislature 2013, Orascom fertilizer plant
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