Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Today Is National Save Our Democracy Day

You CAN register to vote on Election Day in Iowa.  For the full list of details, visit:  https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterinformation/edr.html How you can help elect Democrats today: Go vote. Help others vote. In 2020 the IA-02 (now IA-01) congressional race was lost by … Continue reading

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Midterm Data Show Dems Doing Well If Young People Keep Voting

Watch this. It’s not just happy talk. Simon Rosenberg discusses data you don’t hear much about that show Democrats in a good position. Do not believe the red wave narrative Republicans helped create to bamboozle the gullible media. But we … Continue reading

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Reynolds and Grassley Still All In With Trump

From our inbox – Please read this and share it on social media. Statement by ProgressIowa calling out our governor and senior Senator for aligning themselves with the liar in chief Donald J. Trump.  Reynolds and Grassley betray Iowans by … Continue reading

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Biden Delivers Remarks On Preserving American Democracy

Please share on social media. “This is Biden grabbing America by the shirt and saying listen!” – Claire McCaskill  

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Why You Should Stay On Twitter

Blog for Iowa has been part of discussions regarding whether to leave or stick around on Twitter. Since Elon Musk took over,  BFIA and others have lost followers who apparently decided to leave the platform before it turns into a … Continue reading

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Watch State Auditor Rob Sand And Opponent Todd Halbur Debate On Iowa Press

I just had one question for Todd Halbur that the Iowa Press panel didn’t ask.  Is he who Kim Reynolds was talking about when she famously said she needed both her “own AG” and “a state auditor that’s not trying … Continue reading

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Why Zach Nunn Refused To Debate Cindy Axne On Iowa Press

It remains a mystery to most of us why Republicans are reluctant to appear on Iowa Press when the panel basically brings them hot chocolate and slippers.  So why did Zach Nunn decline the invitation from Iowa Press to debate … Continue reading

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Brian Tyler Cohen Interview With Mike Franken

Must see interview. Support Mike Franken to defeat Chuck Grassley. https://frankenforiowa.com/ “You’ve got a political party who has stated quite clearly that they want to privatize Social Security and Medicare… well, this has not gone well in the state of … Continue reading

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The Cat’s Out Of The Bag

Prairie Dog From the Fall 2022 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click … Continue reading

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Five Reasons To Not Vote For Chuck Grassley

Early voting is underway! The safest way to vote is in person at your county auditor’s office. Look up that information at the SOS website here. Flip the ballot over and vote NO on the Reckless Gun Amendment. Vote for … Continue reading

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