Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Kochs Influence State Politics Through ALEC

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Election Day is tomorrow. Vote for Liz Mathis in SD-18.  See below for links to voting information, how to help, and donating.  If the Republicans win this seat, the door will be open for ALEC legislation including union-busting measures and … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Ways You Can Help Take Your Country Back This Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

1 – Participate in Bank Transfer Day Nov. 5 Saturday, November 5 · 9:00am – 5:00pm FOR MORE INFO: http://facebook.com/nov.fifth Together we can ensure that these banking institutions will always remember the 5th of November. If we shift our funds … Continue reading →

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Walker And Cronies Forced To Listen To 99%

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I watched this and thought about how often the 99% is forced to listen to the right-wing propaganda machine… Enjoy this powerful video of Walker and his rich pals having to endure the message of the 99%. If the 99% … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Special Election Has National Implications

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Thanks to C&L On November 8, Iowa is holding a special election for a state senate race, something that wouldn’t usually have national implications. Usually. This time, a small election with candidates not known much outside the state could help … Continue reading →

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Loebsack To Host Medicare Open Enrollment Information Sessions

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friend, I invite all interested Iowans to join me next week to learn more about the Medicare options available and how to avoid becoming the victim of Medicare fraud.  These Medicare Fraud Prevention and Open Enrollment Information Sessions will … Continue reading →

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Why Terry Branstad Couldn’t Care Less About Us

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I remember these principles from a macro-economics class I took in college:  When there are more jobs than workers available to fill the jobs, wages go up, unions are strong.  When there are more workers than there are jobs available, … Continue reading →

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How To Start An Occupation

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This Thursday night at 7 pm Central we’ll be speaking with activists who’ve been on the ground for more than a month participating in decision making and actions at #OccupyWallStreet, #OccupyMilwaukee, #OccupyMadison, #OccupyAtlanta and #OccupyOakland. I’d really like you to … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Was 9-11 An Inside Job?

Posted on October 31, 2011 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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How You Can Protect Iowa’s Soil and Water in the Farm Bill

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Trish Nelson

From Iowa Environmental Council – iaenvironment.org/ Protect Iowa’s Soil and Water in the Farm Bill Restore the Conservation Compliance Covenant   Take Action! Calls and emails needed by Tuesday Nov. 1 US lawmakers are currently proposing major changes to the Farm … Continue reading →

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Occupy Iowa City Walk To The Pentacrest

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Occupy Iowa City held an action Saturday (see Saturday’s BFIA post), a march from College Green Park to the ped mall (Black Hawk Mini Park) where there were speeches and a presentation by four corporate pigs defending the 1%.  The … Continue reading →

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