Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Less Regulation, Faster Line Speeds Could Compromise Pork Safety

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2019 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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Robert Reich: Trump’s Emoluments Problem

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Dave Bradley

As only Robert Reich can explain things.  Here Reich explains why emoluments are are outlawed by the constitution and how the current president violates this clause daily: From the email accompanying this video: Trump reversed his decision to host next … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday Quiz Halloween Edition

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Sunday Funday: Halloween Edition – by Dave Bradley Hey, hey, hey, kiddies! Halloween is this week. Oh how I love Halloween. All the ghosties and ghoulies and princesses and monsters! And that’s just what I wear when I go out … Continue reading →

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Rude Pundit: Christ On A Crackpot

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Dave Bradley

A Pair of Dangerous Speeches from the Attorney General and Secretary of State. When republicans talk about religious freedom, I reach for the whiskey. – Stonekettle If you are like me, the happenings of the past month or so have … Continue reading →

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Mother Jones: Republicans Are Acting Like Babies …….

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Dave Bradley

Because They Know That Babies Get What They Want A very straight forward and succinct opinion from Senior Reporter Tim Murphy at Mother Jones magazine that bares the reasons why Republicans act like they do: When a group of Republican … Continue reading →

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Iowa Should Pass Net Neutrality Law

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Scroll down for Iowa net neutrality initiatives. Action alert from Fight for the Future: and Action Network Bad news: the court upheld the majority of the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality.1 Good news: the court also said the federal government … Continue reading →

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UI Ban On Thunberg Visit A Double Standard

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Excellent opinion piece about the University of Iowa banning publicity of Greta Thunberg’s visit to Iowa City earlier this month. press-citizen.com/story/opinion/contributors/guest-editorials/2019/10/22/ui-faculty-should-have-been-allowed-promote-thunbergs-visit/ UI ban on promoting Thunberg visit hypocritical Loren Glass and Stephen Cummings Guest columnists On October 4, Greta Thunberg, … Continue reading →

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MSNBC Airs Bowling For Columbine

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Trish Nelson

MSNBC broadcast the Michael Moore masterpiece, Bowling for Columbine, Saturday night.  It won the Oscar for Best Documentary in 2003. I’m a big fan of Michael and of course have seen the movie, but it’s been awhile and I forgot … Continue reading →

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Schedule of Democratic Candidate Appearances Oct 22-25

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Trish Nelson

desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker/ Kamala Harris Oct 22, 2019, 10:35 a.m. Private residence, Cedar Rapids, IA House party. RSVP for address. RSVP: RSVP here Marianne Williamson Oct 22, 2019, 12-1:30 p.m. Iowa Memorial Union, Black Box Theater – Room #360, 125 N Madison … Continue reading →

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Time To Stop Reacting To The Manufactured Fight Between Two Non-Candidates

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Trish Nelson

I’m guilty. I jumped into several conversations about this over the weekend on social media. I reacted to it. By reacting, I mean responding emotionally before thinking about it. I won’t get into the arguments or the myriad of ways … Continue reading →

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