Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Will The Free And Open Internet Soon Be Cable-ized?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Michael Copps is a former FCC Commissioner who has been a champion of media policy in the public interest.  Some have called him the  Howard Beal of the FCC – mad as hell and not going to take it anymore.  He … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: We Need To Move Our Economy Forward

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Federation of Labor just launched a new blog:  http://iowalabornews.com/ It contains articles and links to pieces on organized labor both nationally and specifically in the state of Iowa.  Here’s a sample: By Ken Sagar, President IFL The U.S. … Continue reading →

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Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawsuit Filed In Federal Court Against Branstad

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Trish Nelson

KCCI reports: The state’s workers’ compensation commissioner is suing Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, and members of the governor’s staff in federal court alleging discriminating for political reasons and because he’s gay. Christopher Godfrey’s lawsuit filed in U.S. … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Trish Nelson

iowaaflcio.org/  VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will serve low income people who need assistance with filing their federal and state tax returns. The sites are staffed by volunteers who have been certified by the IRS as qualifed tax preparers. In … Continue reading →

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Congressman Loebsack Co-Sponsors Paycheck Fairness Act

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friend, It was four years ago today that the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law. I am so proud to have helped introduce this bill and even more proud to see it signed into law. However, … Continue reading →

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“Now Is The Time” President Obama’s Immigration Speech

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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Senator Harkin Will Be Missed

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Trish Nelson

by Tom Slockett Senator Tom Harkin’s decision not to seek re-election in 2014 focuses attention on the exceptional, in fact extraordinary, service he has provided to Iowa and the nation since he was first elected to Congress more than 38 … Continue reading →

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Bolkcom To Introduce Common Sense Gun Legislation

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

The GOP and their friend ALEC want to bring to Iowa the infamous “shoot first” or “stand your ground” law, but they’ll have to answer to a new wave of concerns by Iowans who feel the recent loosening of gun … Continue reading →

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“Shoot First” ALEC Bill Comes To Iowa Legislature

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org Controversial “Stand Your Ground” Proposal Returns to Iowa Rep. Matt Windschitl brings back controversial ALEC proposal one local prosecutor called the ‘license to kill’ statute Des Moines, IA – Yesterday State Representative Matt Windschitl  [Note from BFIA: – whose … Continue reading →

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Contact Governor Branstad About Medicaid Health Coverage

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Bring your tax dollars home! If you think it’s unfair that Iowa could get less access to health coverage than those in other states — especially when your tax dollars are helping pay for it — tell your lawmakers and … Continue reading →

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