Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Wanted: Democratic Candidates in Seven Iowa Senate Districts

Important message from Senator Rob Hogg: Help win back the Iowa Senate After the primary, here is the lineup of Iowa Senate Democratic candidates who need your support. Dear Iowans: Now that the primary is over, it is time to … Continue reading

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Watch Juneteenth: The Movement on Iowa PBS

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

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Deidre DeJear Delivers On Iowa Press

After the usual rather hostile political questions (read the full transcript here), someone finally asked a policy question. AP reporter David Pitt:  “I’m wondering what you do as Governor if the Iowa Supreme Court decides to overturn the previous ruling … Continue reading

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Iowans For Responsible Gun Laws To Launch Thursday

Iowans For Responsible Gun Laws to launch Thursday No matter our race, background or neighborhood, Iowans know that the majority of us favor commonsense gun safety laws. We know that the lives lost to gun violence are worthy of leaders … Continue reading

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Bernie Goes On Fox

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Time For The Iowa Press To Ask Grassley About This Statement

“Well, first of all, I will be — if the Vice President isn’t there and we don’t expect him to be there, I will be presiding over the Senate,” according to a transcript of his remarks sent by a spokesperson. … Continue reading

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Letters From Iowans Point To Changing Political Landscape

Not everyone lives and dies by social media. Many people still read newspapers. If you’ve ever considered writing a letter to the editor we would highly recommend it.  You will have a much greater impact reaching people who live in … Continue reading

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First Congressional Hearing On January 6th Points To Trump

Videos of the entire first hearing are age restricted and only available on YouTube.  Here is a link to the entire hearing on C-SPAN’s YouTube channel.  Below Liz Cheney describes Trump’s involvement.

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March for Our Lives Events in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Ames, Des Moines, Storm Lake and Quad Cities June 10-11

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Matthew McConaughey Gives Impassioned Speech For Gun Reform

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