Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Barack Obama Addresses Our Disinformation Ecosystem At Stanford Cyber Policy Center

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“I’m convinced that right now one of the biggest impediments to [strengthening democracy], indeed one of the biggest reasons for democracy’s weakening is the profound change that has taken place in how we communicate and consume information.”  –  Barack Obama … Continue reading →

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Revealed: Why Republicans Believe Fake News

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“Republicans, red states and red counties have much higher Covid death rates than blue counties… Why are Republicans so primed to believe lies?  …Republicans are eight times more likely to both believe and share fake or false news with others … Continue reading →

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Mike Franken: “We Need To Stand Up And Fight”

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Mike Franken is a retired three-star admiral running for the U.S. Senate against Chuck Grassley. Join the campaign or learn more: https://frankenforiowa.com/

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Don’t Bother Calling Republicans. Why Letters To The Editor Are Crucial

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Trish Nelson

In this video a questioner exposes Joni Ernst for not acknowledging how many progressives are contacting her office.  Watch and learn why letters to the editor of your local paper are more effective than calling or writing today’s Republican office … Continue reading →

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“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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