Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Three Top Myths Of The 2018 Election

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Trish Nelson

And now for some serious, data-based discussion of the 2018 mid-term election results brought to you by The Democratic Strategist.  [There is also a fascinating read When The GOP Gerrymanders Should Dems Do The Same?  on the TDS site that … Continue reading →

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Iowa Environmental Counsel Legislative Priorities For 2019-2020

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Trish Nelson

https://www.iaenvironment.org/news-resources/program-prioritites/energy-and-climate-priorities Iowa’s 2019 session starts January 14, 2019. As legislators prepare to return to work, IEC has been busy updating and honing our legislative priorities on clean water and land and renewable energy. Read more and then be sure to sign … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Running For Office? How To Tell Your Story And Get Elected

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Trish Nelson

“America is currently experiencing a wave of far-right propaganda previously unimagined in our history.” “In order to connect with people we have to break down those barriers that separate us from them. “ There’s always something interesting on the Thom … Continue reading →

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Local Activists Fight CAFOs In Johnson County

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Trish Nelson

https://dailyiowan.com/2018/12/13/grannies-and-neighborhood-activists-fight-local-cafos/ The unhappy neighbors of two local factory farms have teamed up with the 100 Grannies for a Livable Future to protest [CAFO] operations around Johnson County. Over the years, he and his discontented neighbors on Oak Crest Hill Road … Continue reading →

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Worst Person Of The Year

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Dave Bradley

What the heck, if Time can name someone as “Person Of The Year” then anyone can name ‘anything of the year’ right? So we will go with a “Worst Person” award. Upon reading a headline like “Worst Person” most people … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Some Christmas Suggestions Edition

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Dave Bradley

   As the holidays creep very close and you are looking for something meaningful to do with your time or money I have a couple of suggestions: Donate blood. At this time of year blood donations are generally low due … Continue reading →

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Couple Of Events Coming Up Of Interest

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Dave Bradley

The first event is the Annual Progress Iowa Holiday Event coming up next Thursday (December 20th)  in Des Moines.  Tickets can be ordered online here. It looks like it a great line up for what could be thought of as … Continue reading →

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Think Progress On Abby Finkenauer

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Dave Bradley

  “The other 29-year-old who Democrats just elected to Congress” While Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is getting headlines and much press, Iowa’s Abby Finkenauer as a slightly older new member of congress is getting ready to represent Iowa’s working families, farmer, students … Continue reading →

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Rep. Eric Swalwell To Hold Gun Violence Town Hall In Des Moines

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Rep. Swalwell has said he is considering running for president in 2020. He will also be a speaker at Progress Iowa’s Sixth Annual Holiday Event. ### Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) will host a student town hall on gun violence featuring … Continue reading →

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Update: Iowa’s CAFO Problem

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Updated YouTube link: Tim Wagner, Izaak Walton League, Agriculture Outreach Coordinator Rodger Routh Video

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