Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

How Does America Protect Itself From 24-7 Propaganda By The Billionaire Class?

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Thom Hartmann’s prescient broadcast from May, 2019. “The only power we have to block the president from breaking the law is impeachment. “How does America protect itself from 24-7 propaganda by the billionaire class? What is holding this all together? … Continue reading →

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Today Iowans Will Demand Ernst And Grassley Vote For A Fair Trial

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from ProgressIowa Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 TODAY at NOON in DES MOINES & CEDAR RAPIDS*** Iowans will gather Tuesday at noon outside the offices of Senator Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids … Continue reading →

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Inequality: One Of This Election’s Big Issues

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Eight days to caucus, right? Here is a brief look at what I consider to be the really overwhelming issues. Depending on your perspective, any one of these could be in your top spot: Climate Change – well it is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday:  Electric Grid Edition Edition

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Dave Bradley

He’s baaaack! When our Dear Leader Chosen One, Mr. Stable Genius, decided to take out the Iranian General against all advice from nearly all his advisors, many people immediately thought “How will Iran respond? What will they attack to get … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich Looks At The US Today

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Dave Bradley

I have said many times before that Robert Reich is one of my go to people to get some solid perspective on the current situation. He not only explains the situation but usually offers a real way to counter the … Continue reading →

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Social Security And Medicare On The Block If Trump Wins In 2020

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Dave Bradley

With the behemoth news story of the impeachment sucking up almost all the TV and radio air, there is very little other news getting out or getting a proper amount of air time. Hopefully, the story out of Davos, Switzerland … Continue reading →

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Can Pork Continue To Be Safe To Eat With 40% Fewer Meat Inspectors?

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Published with permission from the Winter 2020 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter.  The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. … Continue reading →

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Respected Political Historian Cites Conservative Talk Radio, Fox News As The Downfall Of America’s Enlightenment Values

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Trish Nelson

It’s not just us saying it. Heather Cox Richardson is a respected political historian.  Here is her bio: Heather Cox Richardson is a political historian who uses facts and history to make observations about contemporary American politics. She is the … Continue reading →

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Republican Senate Leadership Imposes New Press Restrictions For Trump Impeachment Trial

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Trish Nelson

npr.org/new-restrictions This is getting little attention in the media. Trump and the Republican controlled Senate appear to be in full cover-up mode attempting to quash the free press, one of the pillars of Democracy. “Reporters are being confined to small … Continue reading →

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MLK 2020 Iowa Events

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Here is a list of MLK Day 2020 events around Iowa.  Check your local news source for additional events.  For details of each event listed here including programs, speakers, times, locations, sponsors, hosts, click on this link The Des Moines … Continue reading →

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