Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Republicans Used 9/11 To Stage Political Ruse

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Trish Nelson

There are excellent alternative media sources, such as the Thom Hartmann show. Thom is a prolific author. He is interesting because he has also had a career as a psychotherapist and now is America’s #1 progressive talk show host.  In … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Introduces Legislation To Close The Urban-Rural Digital Divide

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Trish Nelson

If you go by what you see in the media, you would think the only thing going on in Washington these days is Trump tweeting increasingly outrageous ideas on a daily basis. But you would be wrong. There is actual … Continue reading →

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Returning Iowan To Governor Reynolds: “This Is Not Iowa”

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Contributed by Margaret Acosta Weirich Having been raised in Iowa, I am so pleased that I had the opportunity to return to my home state this spring. One advantage of living in Iowa is the accessibility of outdoor recreation. I … Continue reading →

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Women Transforming Media: Jen Senko

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Read my review of Jen Senko’s film  here:  blogforiowa.com/movie-review-the-brainwashing-of-my-dad/ Connect with Jen Senko on Facebook.  She is seeking our help fighting the corrosive effects of right wing propaganda on our democracy.  Do you have a personal story of losing a … Continue reading →

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Dave Loebsack Continues To Work To Improve Rural Broadband

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Reps. Loebsack, Latta, Long and McEachin Introduce Legislation to Improve Broadband Data Maps Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Bob Latta (OH-05) introduced bipartisan legislation that would improve the accuracy of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband … Continue reading →

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How J.D. Scholten Will Defeat Steve King

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Cenk Uygur interviews J.D. Scholten https://www.scholten4iowa.com/ Follow J.D. on Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

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U.S. Workers Continue To Face Imposed Obstacles To Improved Living Standards

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Trish Nelson

by Ralph Scharnau The economic/business headlines proclaim the American economy as very strong and marked by historic low inflation and unemployment rates. But these idyllic statistics mask workers’ struggle to secure a decent standard of living. The federal minimum wage … Continue reading →

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Attend A Steve King Town Hall This Week

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Trish Nelson

From the desk of Steve King: On Wednesday, September 4, I will be holding a town hall in Wright County. This town hall will be held in Eagle Grove at Eagle Grove Memorial Hall from Noon-1:00 PM Central time. On … Continue reading →

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Iowa Environmental Council Hosts End Of Summer Bash

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Nothing is more important than saving our environment.  Here is a chance to participate in saving Iowa’s environment.  Action invitation from the Iowa Environmental Council Come Celebrate with IEC!  We’ve had all summer to enjoy Iowa’s beautiful waterways and we … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Kicks Off Campaign Season

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Happy Labor Day! For a list of local Labor Day events sponsored by labor organizations, click on BFIA’s Friday post here. Labor Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off of the upcoming campaign season.  Politicos love to say no one pays … Continue reading →

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