Author Archives: Trish Nelson

The FCC Could Go After Fox News

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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Senate Democrats Statement on Final Senate AEA and School Funding Debate

“Iowa’s Area Education Agencies work. Parents love them. Educators rely on them. Students benefit from them,” Iowa state Sen. Molly Donahue said. “But this legislation creates instability and uncertainty that will reduce educational opportunities for hundreds of districts and thousands … Continue reading

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High Holy Days Of Basketball And March Madness

My friend and regular weekend editor Dave Bradley refers to this time of year as the High Holy Days of Basketball.  Most people just call it March Madness. Accordingly, Blog for Iowa would like to extend our congratulations to the … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk About Winning and Getting Hopeful

Happy Monday! Please enjoy some fact based positivity for Democrats from Politics Girl and Simon Rosenberg.  And while you’re at it, follow Simon at Hopium Chronicles and Twitter. “Hopium is hope with a plan. We don’t just hope the election … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Democrat Makes Iowa Press Appearance

Rep. Dave Jacoby (D-Coralville), ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee was a guest on the program this week alongside Sen. Dan Dawson (R-Council Bluffs), chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. I consider it breaking news … Continue reading

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House Democrats Recruit 75 Candidates For 2024

Click hear for a complete list of Democratic candidates for Iowa House, Iowa Senate and congress.  Find the candidate in your district and let’s get to work putting an end to the MAGA-Republican trifecta in November. And now a word … Continue reading

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Support Democrat Ryan Melton For Congress In IA-04

I’ve written about Ryan Melton’s campaign for congress here before and posted his newsletters. Correct me if I’m wrong but as far as I can tell, Melton is the only Democrat running for congress in Iowa that sends out an … Continue reading

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Call for Cease Fire, Release of Prisoners, Hostages, and Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid

Our friend Ed Flaherty wrote the following letter which has been published in The Gazette, Dubuque Telegraph, and Storm Lake Times. It was signed by 27 members of Veterans For Peace #161 and is posted here with permission. ### Veterans … Continue reading

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NYC Fox News Host “Doesn’t Have A Clue”

J.D. Scholten, Democrat representing District 1 in the Iowa statehouse, calls out Fox News. Follow Rep. Scholten on Facebook

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Facility Fees And March Madness

Saw this story in the Des Moines Register and thought I would share in order to get the word out. Another reason why our profit based health care system makes no sense. Lack of transparency as far as hidden facilities … Continue reading

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