Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Seventy-Nine Years Ago Today

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

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

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Trish Nelson

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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President Biden Remarks On SCOTUS Immunity Ruling

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson
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Mind Your Own Business

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I’ve always been of the opinion that this fight is fundamentally about personal privacy and choice, self-determination, and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, not specifically abortion.  But that messaging ship has long since sailed. By … Continue reading →

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Audio: Driftless Water Defenders Kickoff Event

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Driftless Water Defenders – Decorah June 20 Kickoff Event Attorney Jim Larew and Dr. Chris Jones on the state of Iowa’s waterways and the goals of this new organization.

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Information From Leader Konfrst About Upcoming Iowa Supreme Court Decision

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Great information here. If you are on Facebook, follow the Iowa House Democrats at facebook.com/iowahousedemocrats Blue Alert LIVE: 6-week abortion ban in Iowa on Friday? Join Leader Konfrst and Dr. Amy Bingaman (OB/GYN) for a discussion about the upcoming Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press And Republican Frames

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The latest episode of Iowa Press featured Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum as the guest.  Here is my review of the program. Let’s start with moderator Kay Henderson’s opener: “Iowa democrats will try to win back State Senate seats … Continue reading →

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Are We Living In A “David Copperfield” Movie?

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the Summer 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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