Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Lanon Baccam Iowa State Fair Soapbox Speech 2024

Powerful speech by Lanon Baccam, Democrat running for congress in IA-03.  I hope you will give it a listen and support his campaign to defeat MAGA-R Zach Nunn.

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State Legislatures Battlegrounds In Fight For Democracy

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Christina Bohannan Iowa State Fair Soapbox Speech 2024

Christina Bohannan is a Democrat running for congress in IA-01. “I will stand up for Iowa women. And I will say something to you right now that Mariannette Miller-Meeks will never say: When I am in congress I will vote … Continue reading

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Tim Walz Appears On Iowa Press With IDP Chair Rita Hart

August 2023 – Tim Walz and Rita Hart on Iowa Press together. At the time of this airing, I kind of wondered what was up.

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First Rally For Harris-Walz in Pennsylvania Full Video

Speeches start at about 15 minutes in. Shapiro first. Harris introduces Walz at about 46:00. Watch then go to KamalaHarris.com to volunteer.

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Free Webinar: How The EATS Act Would Harm Rural Communities

Join Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. Executive Director Diane Rosenberg this Wednesday when she discusses the EATS Act with Farm Action President Joe Maxwell. Learn more about what it is, how it harms farmers, consumers, and the environment. Find … Continue reading

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Seventy-Nine Years Ago Today

Submitted by Ed Flaherty August 6th Through 9th, Hard Memories August 6th marks 79 years since the US dropped an uranium bomb on Hiroshima.  August 9th marks 79 years since the US dropped a plutonium bomb on Nagasaki.  200,000+ people … Continue reading

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Endorsement Alert For Lanon Baccam In IA-03

AFSCME Council 61 endorses Lanon Baccam for Iowa congressional district 03 DES MOINES, IA – On Saturday, August 3rd, AFSCME Council 61 members, who keep the State of Iowa running, gathered at Principal Park during an Iowa Cubs baseball game … Continue reading

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Meme Warfare: Why Student Loan Forgiveness

I was glad to come across this FB post by TheOther98% because the reason for the student loan “forgiveness” has not been well explained in the media. A brief, simple way to talk about it has been lacking. We needed … Continue reading

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Gearing Up For Door-Knocking Season

Door-knocking season is here.  This action alert from Rep. J.D. Scholten offers some great tips on door-knocking for new volunteers.  J.D. suggests don’t go out alone and I agree. I’ve knocked on many doors over the years.   I’ve never had … Continue reading

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