Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Our 2024 Predictions

As I was conducting a year-end review of Blog for Iowa, I noted with interest that our most read post in 2023 was KCCI Interview Exposes Reynolds’ Deeply Flawed Voucher Plan with 2,542 views.  Could this be a harbinger of … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: Drought Stricken Iowa Waterways

According to an article in the Des Moines Register, “At 188 weeks, Iowa’s drought is the longest since the 1950s, state climatologist says. It has been rather alarming when I’ve been out walking with my dog to see the water … Continue reading

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Why The #TrumpSmells Narrative Is Necessary

The brilliant, iconic James Carville explains why this and other strategies can work to take down Trump.

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Best Newsletter By An Iowa Congressional Candidate

Democrat Ryan Melton is taking on MAGA-R Randy Feenstra and would appreciate your support. He is an amazing candidate who takes no PAC $ and doesn’t use DC talking points, just his own words. Check out his newsletter and sign … Continue reading

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Polls Of Likely Republican Caucus Attendees Do Not Reflect Iowa

BFIA co-editor Dave Bradley and I share a commitment to the idea that our dysfunctional media system owns a large amount of responsibility for the fix our country is in right now.  Over-simplification of issues, horse race political coverage, getting … Continue reading

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Year End Peace Vigil

Blog for Iowa would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. An invitation from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace and PEACE Iowa Dear Peacemaking Friends, Pardon my intrusion on Christmas Eve. Looking to extend the message of … Continue reading

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Iowans For Gun Safety Sound The Alarm About 2024 Legislative Session

Passing this on from Iowans for Gun Safety. Please take action and don’t forget to like and share. Thank you.  [Bolding in the text was added by BFIA]. A Call to Action! SF 543, the Omnibus Gun Bill, will almost … Continue reading

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Children Working In Slaughterhouses

I would recommend watching but I don’t recommend looking for the first thirty seconds. “In towns across America, children working in dangerous jobs in slaughterhouses is an open secret. Data from the Labor Department says that children are illegally working … Continue reading

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No Public Dollars To Out-of-State Charter Schools

J.D. Scholten would like your attention for a moment, please. And don’t forget to hit the like and share buttons.

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Watch: Thomas Frank Discusses Rural Progressive Populism

Rural Urban Bridge Initiative RUBI’s December briefing was on Rural Progressive Populism: A Brief History with Thomas Frank, author of What’s The Matter with Kansas? and more.

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