Author Archives: Trish Nelson

What Happens If Election Officials Refuse To Certify?

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Refugees From Within

From the September 2024 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading

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Iowa Press Soldiers On Without “Biden’s Age” Narrative

Marking this episode of Iowa Press “safe to watch.” This week the program focused more on national politics than state politics.  The conversation covered Iowa congressional races, the party’s conventions and briefly, statehouse races. We are in that pleasant window … Continue reading

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Join The Movement To Defend Our Public Schools

Please share this action alert from Iowans for Community Improvement (CCI). Join the movement to promote, protect, and strengthen our schools! At Iowa CCI, we believe that every child – no matter their zip code, background, race, gender, identity, or … Continue reading

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Press Corps Not Equipped To Deliver Facts Or Substance

Kamala Harris is taking power back from the press corps Hat tip to Paul Deaton for forwarding this article by John Stoehr. Below is an excerpt. Click on the image to read the entire article. Haven’t come across anyone who … Continue reading

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Watch Ryan Melton’s State Fair Soapbox Speech 2024

Ryan Melton is a democrat running for congress in IA-04. It’s not easy making the case in Iowa’s 4th district but Ryan Melton is working hard to do just that. Please support his campaign. Democrats need to connect with voters … Continue reading

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Fighting Back Against Religious Hate And Bigotry

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Watch: Driftless Water Defenders Summer Tour Dubuque Event

Meanwhile, back in Iowa… “We’re depopulating rural Iowa for this production system that we have.” – Chris Peterson Follow: DriftlessWaterDefenders.com Twitter (X) Facebook Instagram Chris Peterson begins speaking around 39:00

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How To Watch The Democratic National Convention

https://www.npr.org/dnc-convention The convention will be held from Monday, Aug. 19, until Thursday, Aug. 22. Convention programming will be aired from the United Center in Chicago live from 6:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Monday, and 7 p.m. to 11 … Continue reading

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Iowa Congressional Double-Talker Of The Year Award

From the September 2024 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading

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