Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Franken’s Experience In DC Government Will Serve Iowa Well

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI: Nicholas Johnson makes a strong case for why Mike Franken’s exceptional qualifications and experience would serve Iowa well as our senator. Posted with permission. Franken Experienced in D.C. Government Nicholas Johnson The Gazette, May 29, 2022, p. C2 I’ve … Continue reading →

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Ag-Gag Decision Huge Win For Workers And Free Speech

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: We have exciting news – a U.S. district judge struck down Iowa’s unconstitutional ag-gag law yesterday! This is a huge win for food workers, advocates, and free speech itself. This was the third time big ag and … Continue reading →

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Bohannan v Miller-Meeks

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Democrat Christina Bohannan and Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks debated Monday night on Iowa PBS. 

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Ryan Melton Kills It On Iowa Press – Feenstra Couldn’t Be Bothered

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Iowa 04, you need to ditch MAGATrump Republican Feenstra who refused an Iowa Press invitation to debate, and vote for this guy. As stated by Liz Cheney, Republicans need to vote for the Democrat if the only other choice is … Continue reading →

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Reynolds TV Ad “Cheap, Dangerous, Racist Stunt”

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Governor Kim Reynolds’ transparently racist campaign ad drew sharp criticism from Democrats. Will the Iowa press give her a pass? Statement from Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst on new Reynolds TV Ad: “Iowans are tired and exhausted with politics … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Senate And Congressional Debates Schedule

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Here is the current schedule of upcoming live debates from the IPBS website.  All begin at 7:00 pm. 1st Congressional District Debate Sep 26, 2022 Candidates State Representative Christina Bohannan (D – Iowa City) and U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R … Continue reading →

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Help Sarah Trone Garriott Defeat Extremist Jake Chapman

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Please support Sarah Trone Garriott to defeat right wing extremist/Kim Reynolds crony, Jake Chapman in Iowa Senate District 14.  SD 14 covers the southeast portion of Dallas County.   Check out Sarah’s website here.   From our inbox yesterday – They … Continue reading →

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Paul Krugman With Al Franken

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Krugman does the best job I’ve heard of succinctly explaining the student debt crisis and why student loan forgiveness is the right thing to do. That and more in this well worth your time podcast.

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Sheldon Whitehouse Exposes Right Wing Court Capture In Series Of Speeches

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, explains to America how dark right wing money packed the court in a series of floor speeches titled “The Scheme,” exposing the machinations by right-wing donor interests to capture … Continue reading →

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Vote For Tom Miller The People’s AG

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Trish Nelson

It was a disgraceful and disrespectful performance by Brenna Bird on Iowa Press. The Iowa MAGAs should be pleased! According to Steve King’s former chief of staff Brenna Bird who is running for Attorney General, when Kim Reynolds says on … Continue reading →

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