Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Ethics of Reduced Labor Protections for Minors in Iowa

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“We don’t think fifteen year olds are children.” – Jessica Dunker, President & CEO-Iowa Restaurant Association Reduced Protection for Minors – Ethical Perspectives On the News Moderator: Bob Rush Panelists: Jessica Dunker, President & CEO – Iowa Restaurant Association Nate … Continue reading →

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Iowa Teacher Sues School District Alleging Free Speech Violation

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Teacher sues over claim she ‘slandered’ governor over ban on mask mandates by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 12, 2023 A former Waukee schoolteacher is suing the school district, alleging she was forced to resign after being accused of … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls’ Final Appearance On Iowa Press As Democratic Leader

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

ZW did a superb job on Iowa Press as always. He nailed every question from the Republican friendly panel by re-framing and informing. He has the ability to make the best of the panel’s odd, sometimes hostile questioning. He educates … Continue reading →

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Read The Trump Indictment Or Listen To The Audio

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“This indictment was voted by a grand jury of citizens in the Southern District of Florida,” said special counsel Jack Smith in a news conference Friday afternoon. “And I invite everyone to read it in full, to understand the scope … Continue reading →

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SF478 Iowa’s New Pro-Corruption Law

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Rob Sand’s appearance this week on All in with Chris Hayes.

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“Woke” Then And Now

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“If you scratch the anti-woke activist, a bigot bleeds. Thom Hartmann explains why the word woke is the GOP’s favorite target. But keep your eyes open during the video…!”

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Anti-Fascist Educational Film – Don’t Be A Sucker

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Yesterday was the 79th anniversary of D-Day.  This short film is timely and worth watching.

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Join The Hidden History of the Second Amendment Virtual Teach-In

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: Action alert from MomsRising.org The national debate about gun violence and gun policy reform rests on an understanding of the Second Amendment shaped by the NRA and other pro-gun extremists. Their definition asserts that the right to … Continue reading →

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Rob Sand Goes On Offense

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Trish Nelson

This is a must see video of Rob Sand debunking Governor Reynolds’ comments from her May 12 appearance on Iowa Press.  Too bad he’s not on the panel.

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Watch: Chris Jones Live Presentation Plus Audience Q and A

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“As our streams have been degraded our farms now look clean. You drive across the countryside and all our farms look like this – corn and soybeans, no weeds… we have 25 million hogs in Iowa but you can drive … Continue reading →

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