Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Keystone XL: Harkin No Grassley Yea

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a note from the Sierra Club: Last week, the Senate defeated Keystone XL with just two votes to spare. Your senator was there when it counted, ready to stand up to Big Oil’s pressure and reject this dirty tar … Continue reading →

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President Obama Talks Energy Policy With WHO-TV

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

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The Fox Effect

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“When Fox News was formed, they made it clear that they had one goal in mind — to help get conservatives elected. Network president Roger Ailes has done everything in his power to carry out that goal, and has been … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Not Guilty!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Trish Nelson

To those of you who feel the world would be a better place with me behind bars, I’m sorry to disappoint you. Last Friday, I was found not-guilty of the crime of trespass. Sure, I’m happy not to be in … Continue reading →

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Michelle Rhee, Governor Branstad and Masking Tapegate

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Trish Nelson

On Monday, Governor Branstad will meet with the former Chancellor of DC public schools, Michelle Rhee. As a former teacher, Rhee once put masking tape over her students’ mouths to keep them quiet on the way to lunch. This is … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Righteous Porkchop Hits Eastern Iowa

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

An acclaimed investigation into the conditions and effects of factory farms has been selected as the 2012 title for the community reading program known as Linn Area Reads. Righteous Porkchop: Finding a Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms by … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: Support Progressive Democrats

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Trish Nelson

A note from Howard Dean and the DCCC… Have you seen them yet? The biggest corporate special interest group in the country is flooding the airwaves with TV ads attacking President Obama and defending its favorite Republican lackeys in Congress. … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Nuclear Risk One Year After The Fukushima Disaster

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Please contact your state senator today especially if they are on the Commerce Committee.  See list below. Who to call: Senate switchboard: 515-281-3371 Matt McCoy (D, District 31), Chair Tom Rielly (D, District 38), Vice Chair Bill Anderson (R, District … Continue reading →

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Limbaugh Polluting The Iowa Airwaves

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We won’t repost Rush’s most recent disgusting comments, but if you’re sick of it, contact your local radio station. In Iowa Limbaugh is on the air on KCPS Burlington, WMT Cedar Rapids, WOC Quad Cities, WHO Des Moines, WDBQ Dubuque, … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Will Ed Broadcast From “The Big House?”

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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