Author Archives: Trish Nelson

George Soros Is Buying Radio Stations

As far as I can tell there are no Audacy stations in Iowa but still this could be good news for the national media ecosystem. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/george-soros-fund-poised-to-take-control-of-nation-s-second-largest-chain-of-radio-stations George Soros is poised to take a massive stake in the nation’s second-largest radio … Continue reading

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It’s Not About Trump – It’s The Enablers

Al Franken has a great, funny podcast which he disparages each time in the intro, “We got a great one for you today – for a change.” Truth is, it’s always interesting and funny.  It is also worthwhile to listen … Continue reading

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Which Bills Did And Didn’t Survive The First Funnel

Your guide to which bills survived the first legislative ‘funnel’ (and which didn’t) by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch Here’s a rundown of  some of the notable bills that survived – and some that did not – during the first … Continue reading

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Democratic Letters Dominate Rural Conservative Opinion Page

Check out these great letters published in the Tipton Conservative. Wherever you live, if you don’t subscribe to your local newspaper, subscribe. Support local journalism! Do Republicans Want Border Legislation to Fail? Despite diligent work by HHS Secretary Mayorkas on … Continue reading

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Upcoming Progressive Actions Around The State

From our inbox -thanks to Rob Hogg, retired state senator for his continued involvement in grassroots action for the environment and the common good. Rob is also author of the book, America’s Climate Century. Check out these upcoming events. Please … Continue reading

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Two Iowa Democrats Stand Up To Kid Kaufmann

I hope other Iowa Democratic legislators in Des Moines take a lesson. Walking out on Bobby Kaufmann, Johnson county Democrats Rep. Amy Nielsen, D-North Liberty and Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, got a headline that simply pointing out to Rs … Continue reading

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Support Democrat Ryan Melton In IA-04

I don’t live in Iowa-04 but I’ve been following Ryan Melton’s congressional campaign because he is a plain talking, hard working candidate who I think Iowans would like. Apparently, incumbent Randy Feenstra is afraid of that too, according to this … Continue reading

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Urgent Clean Water Action Alert

Please share this action alert from Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors (JFAN). Factory farms have gotten away with a slap on the wrist for polluting our water for far too long. Our legislators have the opportunity to help enforce accountability on polluters … Continue reading

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President Biden Delivers Remarks At White House

White House press corps displays why they are an embarrassment to the profession of journalism.

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Iowa Legislature A Factory Of Injustice

From the February 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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