Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Video: President Clinton Rallies Wisconsinites For Tom Barrett

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1

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Call To Win In Wisconsin

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Call to Win in Wisconsin Republicans are going all-in for right-wing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Walker’s campaign has already spent $21 million trying to whitewash his record of attacking middle class families. The RNC says they’ll spend whatever it takes … Continue reading →

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Fryday Food Talk: Why You Want Fries With That

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

I always wondered why, when I enter a fast food restaurant determined to order a salad rather than a burger and fries, in the end, I always end up ordering the burger and fries.   That phenomenon and more is explained … Continue reading →

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President Clinton Heading For Wisconsin

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We received a note from President Bill Clinton today: I’m landing in Milwaukee tomorrow to help get out the vote with Tom Barrett at a rally — and I hope you will join us. Folks in Wisconsin have been on … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help The People Of Wisconsin Stop Scott Walker

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Trish Nelson

  The Scott Walker Recall election is coming up fast on June 5! We just launched a great new online tool, called the Friends and Neighbors (FAN) program, to connect with people in Wisconsin about the recall elections without having … Continue reading →

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Braley Fights Back Against Secret Money On Rachel Maddow Show

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Are Iowans Totally Insane?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Answer: No, just the Republicans Another View — DMReg.com MARK POTOK is editor of the Intelligence Report/Hatewatch blog and senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center Dear Iowa, I used to think you were a pretty straight-ahead place, what … Continue reading →

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Florida Is At It Again

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Trish Nelson

If they can get away with it in Florida, they can get away with it anywhere. Thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/eligible-florida-voter-governor-rick-scott-purged/ Maureen Russo was born in Akron, Ohio. For the last 40 years she’s operated a dog boarding and grooming business — Bobbi’s World … Continue reading →

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Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day, 2012

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”  –  Joseph Campbell  

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How What Happens In The National Petroleum Reserve Affects Iowa

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The following is a Guest Opinion published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen Thursday. [BFIA ACTION ALERT:   “The National Petroleum Reserve is home to vast numbers of wildlife — waterfowl, shorebirds, caribou, bears and others. Tundra swans, snow geese, brant, pintail … Continue reading →

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