Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Loebsack Speaks On House Floor: Wind Energy Tax Cut Must Be Extended Immediately

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson

 

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Time For Iowa To Quit Giving Free Stuff To Corporate Lobbyists

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Citizens for a Healthy Iowa and Progress Iowa launch SayNoToALEC.com, demand legislators end taxpayer-funded ALEC memberships DES MOINES — Citizens for a Healthy Iowa and Progress Iowa launched SayNoToALEC.com, a petition demanding state legislators end their taxpayer-funded membership in the … Continue reading →

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5,600 Head Factory Farm Permit Denied In Linn County

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“We will not tolerate any more factory farms in our community,” said Regina Behmlander, a CCI member from Center Point who has helped galvanize community opposition to the proposal.  “We will continue to fight any attempt by any party to … Continue reading →

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There Will Be No Circular Firing Squad On The Left

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Tuesday President Obama met with labor and progressive leaders including reps from MoveOn.org, Center for American Progress, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, National Education Association and Service Employees International Union.  Here’s what Leo Gerard of  the United Steeleworkers had to say on the … Continue reading →

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Iowans Determined To Stop Giant Factory Farm In Linn County

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Say what you will about CCI… do you know anyone else trying to keep the state of Iowa from being overrun by gigantic factory farms?  Surely anyone can support that.  We can. Thanks, CCI. Linn County Citizens for Community Improvement … Continue reading →

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The Republican Strategy To Win Election “Unmitigated Disaster”

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Scary to think that we almost put these guys in charge of the country.  Read this shocking article of Romney campaign incompetence found on the consertave blog Ace of Spades HQ .     http://ace.mu.nu/archives/334783.php   November 08, 2012 The Unmitigated Disaster Known … Continue reading →

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The Case for Obama’s Re-Election

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We apologize that we didn’t get this article posted on Monday.  It is an excellent fact-based review of why we should (and did!) re-elect President Barack Obama. by Ralph Scharnau We have nearly reached the end of a presidential election … Continue reading →

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The Ripples of Hope

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

President Obama on election night thanked every single person who participated in the campaign even Romney supporters. Here he thanks volunteers who worked for his campaign.  But he wasn’t just talking to those in the office.  He was talking to … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Victory Speech 2012

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Maddow To Right: Time To Leave Your Media Bubble And Join Reality

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Karl Rove said this during the W years:  “That’s not the way the world really works anymore,” he (Rove) continued. “We’re an empire now, and when we act, we create our own reality. And while you’re studying that reality—judiciously, as … Continue reading →

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