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Author Archives: Trish Nelson
Two Chuck Grassleys
Before we discuss Senator Chuck Grassley’s interview on Iowa Press on September 15, 2023, I should note that Grassley has been in the news lately because he is engaging in a bi-partisan effort with Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. They have … Continue reading
How The Broadcast Media Aids and Abets the Trump Agenda
Media rant alert! I was going to review the Iowa Press interview with Chuck Grassley, but I was warned off by a friend who watched it before I did and said, “good gawd – 5 minutes in and it’s one … Continue reading
Prairie Progressive Fall 2023 Reading List
From the Fall 2023 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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How To Help Democrats Stop The Kim Reynolds Agenda
We can all help Iowa House Democrats push back against the Kim Reynolds agenda and Iowa’s dangerous, extremist MAGA R Trifecta. Leader Konfrst said on this live the fact of the matter is there is not enough money to fund … Continue reading
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Are They All In It Together
Here is the transcript of what is in my opinion the most interesting part of this podcast. Those of you who are old enough to remember, Keith Olbermann was one of the original truth tellers on MSNBC back during the … Continue reading
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The Case For Universal Voting
As former President Barack Obama has said, “It would be transformative if everybody voted – that would counteract money more than anything.” Sharing is caring!
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Urgent Climate Action Alert
Action alert from Rob Hogg: Please contact your US Representative and US Senators this week to urge them to do more (not less) to cut climate pollution (if you have not yet done so this month). It’s urgent. This is … Continue reading
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C02 Pipelines And Iowa
I’m encouraged to see more and more progressives on Substack, YouTube, podcasting, running for office, writing letters to the editor and finding new ways to be heard. Let’s support progressive voices by following, liking, sharing, re-posting, donating and volunteering for … Continue reading
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Progressive Views Showing Up In Rural Iowa Newspapers
These four excellent letters with progressive views were published in the Tipton Conservative paper this week. Support your local newspaper and consider writing a letter to the editor. If you would like to subscribe to the Tipton Conservative, click here. … Continue reading
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Tagged big pharma, Christina Bohannan for Congress, District 01 race 2024, drug prices, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Progressive letters, Saving Democracy, Tipton Conservative
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Republicans Enjoy Cozy Chat With Panel On Iowa Press
Jeff Kauffman, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, and Steve Scheffler, Republican National Committee member and president of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition (IFFC) were guests on the program last week. As difficult as it may be, please … Continue reading
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