Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Facility Fees And March Madness

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Trish Nelson

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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Republican Control Freaks Iowa Style

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Have you noticed how Republicans are totally into bans, permanent rules, blocking individual freedoms, and nothing is too extreme for them? They must have EVERYTHING they want, not just some things, will stop at nothing, and compromise is a dirty … Continue reading →

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Iowa Sierra Club Update On Summit

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Recommended actions in video. Follow Sierra Club Iowa Chapter on Facebook

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Say No To Guns In Our Schools

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox.  Action alert from Iowans for Gun Safety.  ACTION ALERT:  Iowa Senate considering Guns in Schools, Arming Teachers (HF 2586) Do you want the teacher of your Iowa child or grandchild to have a gun in their classroom? … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Alert: Act Today To Stop Iowa GOP Union Busting Bill

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Action alert/press release from Progress Iowa Moral Mondays IOWA Fighting a Union Busting Bill – Again Monday, March 11, 12:00 – 12:45 PM Online (streaming live): https://fb.com/moralmondaysiowa In Person: Iowa State Capitol, Room 305; 1007 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, … Continue reading →

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Propaganda Plates And Snake Oil

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Trish Nelson

That’s what Iowa Republicans have to offer. They’re not only trying to sell us snake oil, now they want us to have snake plates.  Following George Lakoff’s framing and messaging rule #1 – never present the other side’s images or … Continue reading →

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SOTU: Fired Up President Biden Addresses Congress, The Nation

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The adult in the room. If you missed President Biden’s fired up speech Thursday evening, you can watch it here.    

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Winning The Disinformation War

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Trish Nelson

You can find Barbara McQuade’s book Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America at Amazon and other outlets.  Follow her on Twitter. “AI gives the ability to dupe people into believing things that are not true but we are … Continue reading →

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Anna Banowsky Democratic Candidate For HD92

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Trish Nelson

After watching Kim Reynolds and the rest of the Republican trifecta take their best shot at ruining everything good about Iowa such as public education and civil rights, it is now more than ever critically important to support brave Democrats … Continue reading →

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GOP Focused On Culture Wars

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Sign up for the House Democrats weekly newsletter and stay connected to what’s happening at the state capitol. Below is this week’s update.  If you sign up to receive the weekly newsletter in your email it will include links to … Continue reading →

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