Author Archives: Trish Nelson

ISU Says Robot Could Help Iowa’s Water Quality

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This robot could find nitrate hot spots by crawling through tile drainage by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 26, 2024 Researchers from Iowa State University have partnered with Michigan State University to develop a robot that would detect nitrates … Continue reading →

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Democrat Running For Iowa Senate In District 35

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Following Gov. Kim Reynolds appointment of Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor, there will be a special election to fill Cournoyer’s seat in the Iowa Senate. Voters in Scott, Clinton and Jackson counties will vote Jan. 28 for … Continue reading →

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If You’re Not Feeling Particularly Festive Right Now

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“We are in the season of hope and goodwill.. but many are suffering with information poisoning.”

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Posted on December 24, 2024 by Trish Nelson
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Iowa Ag Drainage Wells Finally Closed

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Follow the Iowa Chapter Sierra Club on FB.

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A Crucial Question For Our Democracy

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #5 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. This is 9:48. “Professional groups are a … Continue reading →

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Because That’s What Presidents Are Supposed To Do

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Trish Nelson

President Joe Biden caught a lot of flack on social media after inviting 45 to the oval post-election. Progressives on my feeds couldn’t understand why he would seem to legitimize a scoundrel, a criminal like Trump. How could he? Outrage … Continue reading →

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DNC Chair Election On The Horizon

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Sorry, just kidding. Howard Dean, the Democrats’ best DNC chair ever,  is not running again as far as we know. There is a Democratic National Committee chair election coming up Feb. 1. Know the candidates and lobby your DNC rep. … Continue reading →

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Fractured Media – A Courier Live Event

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Two panels discuss how we can build a progressive media network going forward.  The focus is on internet media. I didn’t catch all the names of the panelists but Tara McGowan of Courier News and Leigh McGowan (Politics Girl) were … Continue reading →

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Democracy On The Brink: An Outline For The Resistance

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Indivisible led the Trump resistance from 2016 to 2020. Across the country Indivisible members contacted legislators and did the on the ground work of democracy that helped the democratic party win control of the House of Representatives in the 2018 … Continue reading →

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