Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Dem Leader Janice Weiner On Iowa Press

The transcript for this episode of Iowa Press can be found at IowaPBS.org Senator Weiner is unique in that she actually takes time to think before answering questions.  She doesn’t just blurt out handy talking points. She uses her short … Continue reading

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The Fiscal Malpractice Of Iowa Republicans

Guest column published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette by Joe Bolkcom Iowa Republicans can’t be trusted to manage your money anymore. Their reckless revenue and spending decisions have made a shambles of the state finances. They have created a huge … Continue reading

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Candidate Josh Turek Talks Iowa Politics With Jim Acosta

Josh Turek is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Joni Ernst. “Josh Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA and a State Legislator who represents the reddest seat held by a Democrat … Continue reading

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Iowa City Holds “We Ride In Unity” Event

   

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Can MAGA Get By On Lies Alone?

No one I know listens to WHO-radio, the 50,000 watt station in Des Moines that broadcasts multiple hours daily of right wing talk.  At 50,000 watts, WHO reaches the entire state and beyond, using the publicly owned airwaves to basically … Continue reading

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Marion County Democrats Host Christina Bohannan

Follow the Marion County Democrats on Facebook Check out Christina Bohannan’s campaign website Bohannan for Iowa

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Willems: Brenna Bird Giving Green Light To ICE Tactics

AG candidate Nate Willems calls on Brenna Bird to drop support for lawsuit that allows ICE to operate unchecked in American cities Brenna Bird continues to spend taxpayer resources to pursue her own extreme agenda and remain loyal to political … Continue reading

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Bipartisan Cost Coalition and Progress Iowa Report On Affordability

President Trump’s first visit to Iowa in 2026 will see a changed state from the last time he visited in July. A new report issued today by the bipartisan Cost Coalition, Progress Iowa, and other partners shows how Washington’s reckless … Continue reading

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Former Marshalltown Police Chief For HD 52

“Mike Tupper, the first declared Democratic candidate in Iowa House district 52, spoke to Bleeding Heartland’s Laura Belin on January 8, 2026. Tupper retired in January 2025 after being Marshalltown police chief for more than 13 years. He had a … Continue reading

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Can They Do That?

It seems to me the corporate media is doing a lousy job of explaining immigration law to the masses. Actually, they’re not doing a lousy job of it because they don’t seem to be making any attempt whatsoever. They seem … Continue reading

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