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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
What If Today’s Symbols Mean Tomorrow’s Reality
From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #4 of twenty. “The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of hate. Do not look away. And do not get used to … Continue reading
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Tagged #resistance, Fighting fascism, Tim Snyder, tyranny
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Voices In The Fight For Clean Water In Iowa
During the run up to the 2024 election, why didn’t we hear more about clean water and Iowa’s water quality problems from candidates for office? I don’t know, but my prediction is in 2026 water quality will be front and … Continue reading
Election Board Rejects 60k Ballot Challenges By GOP
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Tagged Democracy Docket, GOP vote suppression
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“Defunding Public Schools Is Part of the Plan”
Are we having fun yet? It’s time to start making phone calls, letters and emails to protect Social Security and Medicare. Iowa Congressional Delegation U.S. Senate Senator Joni Ernst Phone: (202) 224-3254 Senator Chuck Grassley Phone: (202) 224-3744 U.S. House … Continue reading
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Tagged #bigag, clean water, Iowa cancer rates, Iowa water quality, Sacrifice zones
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Clinton: America Is Deeply Yet Closely Divided
Former President Bill Clinton has been showing up lately and it just so happens he has a book out, Citizen: My Life After the White House. This is also the 20th anniversary of Clinton’s presidential library. I think it was … Continue reading
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Tagged Fox propaganda network, President Bill Clinton, Rupert Murdoch
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How To Prevent A One-Party State
From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #3 of twenty. “The parties that remade states and suppressed rivals were not omnipotent from the start. They exploited a historic moment to make political life impossible for their opponents. So … Continue reading
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Tagged #resistance, tyranny
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Marc Elias Suggests A Resistance Strategy Upgrade
National hero Marc Elias discusses his ideas about a resistance strategy for fighting Trump. What should be the opposition mindset? Who should lead the opposition? What five things does Marc Elias think we need to do to successfully oppose the … Continue reading
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Tagged #resistance, Democracy Docket, voting rights
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Stop Summit – Submit An Objection
Iowans fight on. Update 11/22. Follow Sierra Club Iowa Chapter on FB
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Tagged #CO2pipelines, Iowa environment, Summit, Summit pipeline
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Appeal Board Hands Significant Win To Iowa’s Public Employees
Employment Appeal Board Rules Against Woodbury County Supervisor for Violating Union Rights DES MOINES, IA – In a significant win for Iowa’s public employees, the Iowa Employment Appeal Board has ruled that Matthew Ung, Chairman of the Woodbury County Board … Continue reading
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Tagged afscme, AFSCME Council 61, Iowa labor laws, labor
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Rob Hogg: “The Need For Climate Action Is More Urgent Than Ever”
From our inbox: Action request from Rob Hogg – Regardless of the election results, the climate crisis is accelerating and the need for climate action is more urgent than ever. Several Iowans died in disasters this year, and overall Iowans … Continue reading
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