Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Tom Vilsack On Maddow: The Democratization Of Technology

Secretary of Agriculture and former Governor of Iowa Tom Vilsack made an appearance on the Rachel Maddow Show Wednesday to discuss the expansion of broadband internet to rural areas.  Vilsack said the plan will “put people to work immediately.”  Watch: … Continue reading

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#OCCUPY Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Fairfield, Mason City, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, ISU

OCCUPY Iowa website: occupyiowa.wordpress.com/ Occupy IOWA Facebook page facebook.com/OccupyIOWA Twitter: #OCCUPYIOWA     OCCUPATIONS AROUND IOWA: Occupy ISU Thursday, October 13 · 12:00pm – 3:00pm Central Campus in front of Campanile and Beardshear Hall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/occupy ISU   1st General … Continue reading

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CODEPINK Coming To Iowa

CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY One Woman’s Struggle and Triumph Wednesday, October 5 7:30 – 9:30 pm Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Featuring guest speaker: DIANE WILSON • Award-Winning International Environmental and Human Rights Activist • CODEPINK Co-founder • Two-time Bioneers Speaker • … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

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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DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Packs The House For Dave Loebsack

It was another packed house for a Democratic event in Johnson County last night at an Iowa City fundraiser for 2nd District Congressman Dave Loebsack.  Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee drew a standing room only crowd.  … Continue reading

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Weekend Democratic Events

Weekend events: State Central Committee meeting in Cedar Rapids; doorknocking in SD 18; College and Young Democrats of Iowa at Drake on Sunday, fundraisers for Loebsack, Braley, Boswell, calling at OFA offices all over. Volunteer for Liz Mathes in Iowa … Continue reading

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Help Feed The Occupy Wall Street Protestors

emptywheel.net/a-list-of-food-trucks-who-will-deliver-to-occupy-wall-street/ Someone down at Occupy Wall Street noted that a bunch of food trucks are gathering around the protest. Four of them would be able to take orders for the protesters. So if you want to feed those trying to … Continue reading

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Keep The Majority: Elect Liz Mathis To Iowa Senate

Special Election November 8 – Click here for an absentee ballot – Vote if you live in these communities: Central City, Coggon, Center Point, Walker, Albuarnett, Robins, Marion, Palo, Hiawatha, Prairieburg, Fairfax  Click  here  here  here and  here to find … Continue reading

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Will Steve King Continue Opposing Flood Relief For Western Iowa?

A note from Christe Vilsack: christievilsackforiowa.com/take-action-tell-rep-king-vote-way-he-talks Take Action | Tell Rep. King to Do the Right Thing for Iowa When a neighbor is hurting because of a tragedy outside of their control, Iowans don’t stop and ask them to pay … Continue reading

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Will FrancisThicke Run For Secretary Of Agriculture Again?

Thicke for Agriculture Since the election … Dear Friends, Since the election I have had opportunities to visit with many of you who supported my campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. I appreciate your words of encouragement to continue my … Continue reading

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