Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Deidre DeJear Iowa State Fair Soapbox: “Iowa Is Worth The Work”

Dave Bradley’s excellent post yesterday describes how the Republicans have devised a plan to take money from public schools and give it to their cronies. Deidre DeJear, the Democrat running to oust Kim Reynolds is s a former educator.  DeJear … Continue reading

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Cindy Axne: “Iowa Is The Backbone of America”

Cindy Axne was named the most bipartisan member of Iowa’s congressional delegation two years in a row. She gave a rousing speech at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. “I’m not the one who’s going to … Continue reading

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Democrat Christina Bohannan Rallies Supporters At State Fair Soapbox

Support Christina Bohannan to defeat Trump loyalist Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Visit her campaign website to volunteer or make a donation.  

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Grassley Challenger Mike Franken Cheered At Iowa State Fair

“I’m all about country over party. People over politics.” “We look out after those we’ve never met as much as those we know, a basic Democratic principle.”

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“Conservatism Has Always Been Against Democracy”

Charles Blow is absolutely right about everything he says here but one thing.  His brushing off of the right wing propaganda machine’s role in our current national situation is not well informed. The propaganda machine has done much more than … Continue reading

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Check Out The Mary Trump Show

Mary Trump, Donald’s niece, has a lively and fun podcast. Check it out.

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Kim Reynolds Wants Her “Own” Attorney General And Her “Own” State Auditor

We received a message in our inbox yesterday from Rob Sand, current State Auditor regarding who really does “own” the state auditor’s office. “I’ve got news for all the partisan players here in Iowa: Nobody “owns” this office — a … Continue reading

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Stand With Tom And J.D!

Campaign alert for Tom Miller from J. D. Scholten. And while you’re at it support JD for Iowa House District 1.  Visit his campaign website and make a donation here. Many folks know me as the baseball player who took … Continue reading

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Can Democracy Survive With Fake News?

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