Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Cedar Rapids, Sioux City “IN.”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

iowacaucus.com Obama Campaign Offices Open In Cedar Rapids, Sioux City September 20 President Obama’s re-election campaign effort, Organizing for America, hosts office opening parties and phone banks for volunteers and supporters in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City on Tuesday, Sept. … Continue reading →

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Why Would Steve King Oppose Your Local Post Office?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Before everyone carried cell phones 24-7 (not really that long ago), during RAGBRAI when our group of riders would find ourselves separated from one another, we always fell back on one fail-safe plan:   Meet At The Post Office. No matter … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Recognized For Sponsoring Transparency Bill

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Dave Loebsack Earns Rose From Des Moines Register desmoinesregister.com “A rose to U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Mount Vernon, for pushing Congress to do its work in the open as it attacks the deficit. Loebsack is a sponsor of a bipartisan … Continue reading →

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Branstad Sets Date For Special Election

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Update:  Gov.  Branstad set a Special Election date of November 8, 2011 to fill Senate District 18. See story below. governor.iowa.gov/

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Democrat Swati Dandekar Abandons Iowa Senate Seat

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

As soon as you get done reading this, go directly to:    Keepthemajority.com This is Senate District 18 –  Marion, a small portion of Cedar Rapids and much of northern and western Linn County. From Underthegoldendome: Swati Dandekar is stepping down … Continue reading →

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Steve King Shirks Responsibility, Blames Victims

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Are you a victim of the economic recession?  Has your job been shipped overseas? Have you lost your job due to some other reason beyond your control and now because there are so few jobs out there, you can’t find … Continue reading →

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AttackWatch Launches, But Is It Good Strategy To Combat Lies With Facts?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Sadly,  in this day and age of corporate media and the right wing propaganda machine, the truth is probably not enough to win the media wars.  Research shows, and as BFIA has posted about previously (see:  New Study: Don’t Argue … Continue reading →

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34th Annual Harkin Steak Fry Sunday

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I am sending you a quick note to share an exciting update about the upcoming Steak Fry. I am thrilled to announce that my friend Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont will be joining us at the 34th Annual Harkin Steak … Continue reading →

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Small & Community Windpower 2011 Conference

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

from Mike Carberry, Director of Green State Solutions: I would like to make sure everyone knows about the Small & Community Windpower 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Des Moines, IA, on September 15-17, 2011. Produced by AWEA (American Wind Energy … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Five Years Of The Prairie Progressive

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2011 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter, available only in hard copy for $12/yr.!! Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244.  Co-editors of The Prairie Progressive are Jeff Cox … Continue reading →

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