Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Celebrate Iowa Pride Month 2024

ACLU Iowa About the ACLU of Iowa: “Since its founding in 1935, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Iowa has protected the basic freedoms and liberties of everyone in our state. We are a private, non-partisan organization that fights … Continue reading

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President Biden Remarks On The 80th Anniversary of D-Day

“The brave service members who fought on D-Day represent the Greatest Generation in our history. Together, they stood to oppose the forces of fascism, volunteered to lay down their lives for our liberty, and answered freedom’s call at its hour … Continue reading

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Ernst, Grassley Voted Against Right To Contraception Act

Iowa senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley voted against the Right to Contraception Act yesterday. Iowans currently have ZERO democratic representation in DC.   This needs to change starting in November so please vote accordingly.  All four Iowa congressional reps have … Continue reading

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Are Cow CAFOs Coming To Iowa?

Iowa has a Big Ag problem that could be getting worse.  From our inbox here is a word from Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture. Please like and share. If you can, please consider a donation to IARA.  Contact info. below. … Continue reading

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More Transparency For SCOTUS?

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Jury Finds Donald Trump Guilty On All 34 Counts

Scroll down for suggested actions by Indivisible – Donald Trump was just convicted on all 34 counts in his hush money trial in New York today. This is a historic moment in the fight for our democracy and an absolute … Continue reading

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Forum On GOP Policies Killing Public Schools

From our inbox – please like and share this invitation to join the Heart of Iowa Democrats, Thom Hartmann and Rob Sand on a forum about the current state of public education and what citizens can do to reverse the … Continue reading

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History Of SCOTUS Take Over And How Dems Should Fight Back

Alex Aronson, former Chief Counsel to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, currently Executive Director of courtaccountability.org, is a guest on Thom’s show. They discuss the 50-year scheme going back to Brown v. Board of Education, the Powell Memo, and galvanizing the religious … Continue reading

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Iowa Democrats Outraising Republican Candidates

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial opening of campaign season. Now is the time to get involved. It is vital to elect more democrats to push back against the republican trifecta in Des Moines. Details about how you can help … Continue reading

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Happy Memorial Day 2024!

Today we remember the nation’s fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to save democracy. Voting for those who are committed to democracy is the least we can do to make sure they have not died in vain. Enj0y the … Continue reading

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