Author Archives: Trish Nelson

IA-01 It Is Time To Get Serious About November

ICYMI this is Christina Bohannan, Democrat running for congress in Iowa’s first district. Please visit her website at BohannanforCongress.com, make a donation and support her campaign so we can get on with the business of ousting one-term accidental congress person … Continue reading

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Steve Schmidt And Al Franken Have A Conversation

Important.

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Al Franken On Why Founding Fathers Didn’t Mention Abortion

Al the comedian.

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U.S. Senate Democratic Primary Debate On Iowa PBS

Be sure to watch the US Senate candidates’ debate tonight Wednesday, May 19 at 7 PM on PBS or on YouTube.  Don’t forget to share.

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Thank You, Jen Psaki

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Why Democrats Need To Start Playing Politics

There are few strategists on our side of the political spectrum and even fewer that devote themselves completely to the art of how to influence voters.  We don’t have the equivalent of a Karl Rove or Frank Luntz. And even … Continue reading

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Iowa Press Has A Great Program… For A Change

I’ve been critical of Iowa Press. I just want them to be better because they have a key role to play informing the citizens of Iowa. In case you missed it the most recent edition of Iowa Press is definitely … Continue reading

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Bans Off Our Bodies Iowa Events

https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/rightfully-ours/bans-off-our-bodies#events Bans Off West Des Moines On Monday, May 2nd, Politico published a leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that explicitly overturns Roe v. Wade. This is an unprecedented lea… more info/RSVP Bans … Continue reading

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Watch Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate Debate

ICYMI – Lots of good stuff here. All are quality candidates. Strong statement by Abby Finkenauer – “If you are a state legislator you do not belong in my doctor’s office or a doctor’s office of women across this country. … Continue reading

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Tell Republicans To Fix Iowa’s “Worst in the Nation” Child Sex Abuse Laws

Action alert from Iowa Senate Dems:  Child sex abuse victims lose the right to confront their abuser faster in Iowa than in any other state. Sign the petition to fix Iowa’s failing child sex abuse laws. And then tell Iowa … Continue reading

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