Author Archives: Trish Nelson

One More Week Of Legislative Session

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Trish Nelson

It’s really worthwhile to listen to these updates by Democratic house leader Jennifer Konfrst.  Hear shocking details of how politics is played by Iowa Republicans at our expense. Sign up here for the Blue Statehouse Alert “Let me remind you … Continue reading →

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The Elements of Fascism

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“The threat of violence is part of their playbook since January 6, 2021.” Elements of fascism Villification of the media Shared hatred Disparagement of elections and rule of law Glorification of political violence Hostility to science and academia Simple answers … Continue reading →

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It’s All About The Messaging

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Trish Nelson
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We’re All Probably Getting Screwed

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This is a great newsletter.  Subscribe to You’re Probably Getting Screwed here. Welcome to You’re Probably Getting Screwed, a weekly newsletter and video series from J.D. Scholten and Justin Stofferahn about the Second Gilded Age and the ways economic concentration … Continue reading →

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No Immunity For Pesticide Companies

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Chemical Companies Must be Held Accountable for Pesticide Injury HSB737 and SF2412 are advancing in the Iowa House and Senate. NOW is the time to contact your Lawmakers and ask them to oppose this bill. Background: A bill that would … Continue reading →

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Join Virtual Conversations With Iowa Congressional Candidates

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – Please share on your social media networks!  Follow Heart of Iowa Democrats on Facebook Hi all! The Heart of Iowa Dems are excited to host a four-part weekly series in April highlighting candidates for each of … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years Of Blog For Iowa

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Here is the very first Blog for Iowa post by Linda Thiemann originally posted on April 2, 2004.  Memories, memories… If you like our content please like and share. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Welcome to Blog for Iowa, … Continue reading →

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Are Iowa Rivers And Streams Degraded Beyond Repair?

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Also, this is an excerpt from Chris Jones’ free Substack, The Swine Republic. Sign up to receive it here.  https://riverraccoon.substack.com/   Jones’ book, The Swine Republic is available at Ice Cube Press, Amazon,  and a number of Iowa bookstores. “The … Continue reading →

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How Would CO2 Pipelines Impact Iowa’s Water?

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please like and share this upcoming water education seminar sponsored by Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI).   Happy Friday! ### There’s one week until our water education webinar! Water permits for Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline project would use an estimated … Continue reading →

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The FCC Could Go After Fox News

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This this this. Profiting from the lies. Saying one thing to viewers on the air, then laughing about it privately. Continuing to lie, even after having to pay out hundreds of millions for defamation, because the lies are so profitable. … Continue reading →

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