Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Iowa Workers Deserve Labor Union Appreciation Month

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Contact: focusonruralamerica@gmail.com STATEMENT: Iowa Workers Deserve Labor Union Appreciation Month Des Moines, Iowa — Focus on Rural America cofounder and former Lt. Gov. Patty Judge issued the following statement calling for Iowa leaders to proclaim September as Labor Union Appreciation … Continue reading →

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Libraries Are Essential To Democracy

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Nicholas Johnson was a Presidential Advisor, White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services, 1979.  Follow Nicholas Johnson on Facebook, Twitter  and his blog fromdc2iowa.blogspot.com/ Live Through All Time Or Die by Nicholas Johnson  At least some Americans may be … Continue reading →

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If America Has Been Poisoned What Is The Antidote?

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Trish Nelson

The Powell memo, Ronald Reagan, money is speech, corporations are people, union busting, racism, Willie Horton, Rush Limbaugh, guns, white supremacists, voting, etc.  Antidote at 9:55.

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Barbara Ehrenreich’s Legacy

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Barbara Ehrenreich died last week at the age of 81. She was the author of more than 20 books, including her best-known, “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America.”  I read Nickel and Dimed years ago and found … Continue reading →

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Lies, Politics and Democracy

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it. This documentary was broadcast on Frontline September 6. You can watch the entire film here or on YouTube. Find FRONTLINE on the PBS Video App, where more than 300 of our documentaries available to watch … Continue reading →

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Iowa Labor Day Celebrations

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Happy Labor Day from Blog for Iowa! If you have the day off, be sure to thank a union member.  Here is a list of Labor Day events for Monday, September 5 UFCW Local 222 Labor Day Celebration 11 am-2pm … Continue reading →

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President Biden: “I Will Defend Democracy With Every Fiber Of My Being”

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Watch President Biden’s historic speech on saving the soul of our nation. Presiden Biden:  “And if we do our duty, if we do our duty in 2022 and beyond, then ages still to come will say, we, all of us … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis Delivers At Political Soapbox

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“I’m a native Iowan. I love living here. And I love Iowa. So vote for me on November 8th. I’m Liz Mathis. I’m running for congress in District 2.” Support Liz Mathis to defeat Trump loyalist Ashley Hinson. Check out … Continue reading →

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Rob Sand Is Passionate About Government Efficiency

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Partisanship is “poisoning our politics at every level.”  – Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand Support Rob Sand for State Auditor. Check out his campaign website at https://robsand.com/ to donate or volunteer.

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Union Busting Iowa Style

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Trish Nelson

From the September 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 here for … Continue reading →

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