Author Archives: Trish Nelson

“Big Change” Is Coming To Iowa Public Schools

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Posted on Iowa Senate Democrats FB page: From Randy Evans in the Carroll Times Herald: “This is one of those times when people who have little appetite for politics need to pay attention — because a big change is coming … Continue reading →

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Why Is Tax Filing A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry?

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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What Happens When There Is No Fidelity To The Truth?

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Don’t miss Al Franken’s spot on Rush Limbaugh imitation.

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Biden Administration Working For Americans But You Won’t Hear Much About It

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Our corporate media is a huge problem. Thom Hartmann is outraged by it and so am I. Hardly anyone knows what the Biden administration has been doing and the corporate media creates a platform that lets Republicans take credit for … Continue reading →

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Biden Announces New Actions To Prevent Gun Violence

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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Iowa Tax Cuts: Grover Norquist on Steroids

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Trish Nelson

From the April 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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Republican Trifecta Not Working For Ordinary Iowans

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau Iowa Republicans controlling the legislative and executive branches of state government have impacted the state in many ways. They have used their dominance to create policies, programs, and taxation schemes that favor the wealthy and large corporations. … Continue reading →

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Mike Franken Can Beat Grassley

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Campaign update from Mike Franken: I have absolutely terrific news. After March 31st, we are required by federal law to file a report showing how much our campaign raised in the first three months of the year. Today, we filed … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Refuse To Cap Insulin Costs

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Trish Nelson

The full guest column by Liz Mathis was published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Mason City Globe Gazette. Click on the links below to read the full article. Two bills with overwhelming bipartisan support passed the Iowa House in … Continue reading →

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Carbon Capture Pipeline Boondoggle

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Trish Nelson

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