Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Lies, Politics and Democracy

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it. This documentary was broadcast on Frontline September 6. You can watch the entire film here or on YouTube. Find FRONTLINE on the PBS Video App, where more than 300 of our documentaries available to watch … Continue reading →

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Iowa Labor Day Celebrations

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Happy Labor Day from Blog for Iowa! If you have the day off, be sure to thank a union member.  Here is a list of Labor Day events for Monday, September 5 UFCW Local 222 Labor Day Celebration 11 am-2pm … Continue reading →

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President Biden: “I Will Defend Democracy With Every Fiber Of My Being”

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Watch President Biden’s historic speech on saving the soul of our nation. Presiden Biden:  “And if we do our duty, if we do our duty in 2022 and beyond, then ages still to come will say, we, all of us … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis Delivers At Political Soapbox

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“I’m a native Iowan. I love living here. And I love Iowa. So vote for me on November 8th. I’m Liz Mathis. I’m running for congress in District 2.” Support Liz Mathis to defeat Trump loyalist Ashley Hinson. Check out … Continue reading →

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Rob Sand Is Passionate About Government Efficiency

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Partisanship is “poisoning our politics at every level.”  – Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand Support Rob Sand for State Auditor. Check out his campaign website at https://robsand.com/ to donate or volunteer.

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Union Busting Iowa Style

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Trish Nelson

From the September 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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Deidre DeJear Iowa State Fair Soapbox: “Iowa Is Worth The Work”

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Dave Bradley’s excellent post yesterday describes how the Republicans have devised a plan to take money from public schools and give it to their cronies. Deidre DeJear, the Democrat running to oust Kim Reynolds is s a former educator.  DeJear … Continue reading →

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Cindy Axne: “Iowa Is The Backbone of America”

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Cindy Axne was named the most bipartisan member of Iowa’s congressional delegation two years in a row. She gave a rousing speech at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. “I’m not the one who’s going to … Continue reading →

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Democrat Christina Bohannan Rallies Supporters At State Fair Soapbox

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Support Christina Bohannan to defeat Trump loyalist Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Visit her campaign website to volunteer or make a donation.  

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Grassley Challenger Mike Franken Cheered At Iowa State Fair

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“I’m all about country over party. People over politics.” “We look out after those we’ve never met as much as those we know, a basic Democratic principle.”

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