Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Joni Ernst Challenger Nathan Sage Talks Clean Water And More

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Trish Nelson

I attended the Nathan Sage town hall event last night in Iowa City at Big Grove Brewery. Nathan Sage is a Democrat running to defeat Joni Ernst.  His website boasts: “Raised in a trailer park in Mason City. mechanic, marine, … Continue reading →

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ACLU Know Your Rights Training

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Trish Nelson

ACLU Know Your Rights Training Before you hit the streets- join our know your rights training on June 10th at 7 PM ET. On June 14th, while President Trump’s military parade takes place in the capitol, communities across the country … Continue reading →

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Biden: Every Generation Has To Fight For Democracy

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Trish Nelson

On the Trump administration:  “I don’t think they’ll succeed in that effort.”

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When Did Ageism Become Okay?

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Rant alert! No problem if you decide to skip my rant.  I will not be offended in any way.  But still do yourself a favor and watch Trevor Noah’s video below. I happen to agree 100%. During that painful time … Continue reading →

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Stop Medicaid Cuts Urgent Action Alert

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from CCI and People’s Action: May 15: stop the billionaire budget boondoggle Lawmakers are back in Washington, D.C. hammering out details of their proposed federal budget. When the budget framework was first unveiled, it certainly wasn’t good for … Continue reading →

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No Kings Then Or Now Webinar

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Trish Nelson

What a line up with Heather Cox-Richardson, Jamie Raskin, and AG Andrea Campbell together in one amazing, inspiring, and informative session.  Subscribe to Commit To Democracy YouTube channel. “What often gets lost in the media narrative – every time they … Continue reading →

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We Need Everybody

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From the May 2025 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Dave Bradley

(4 minutes) In any world being a mother is simply one of the toughest jobs that there is. It is also a job that never ends, from conception to the dying breath. So we will just simply say a Happy … Continue reading →

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“No Kings” Parade June 14th

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Dave Bradley

For the past 106 days, we’ve been locked in a race we can’t lose. Trump is sprinting to seize and centralize power before a strong enough resistance rises up. We’re working to unite massive opposition before his power becomes unassailable. … Continue reading →

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Get Ready

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Trish Nelson

by Molly Regan Frank Bisignano was confirmed as the Social Security Administrator Tuesday 6 May 2025 by the US Senate. The vote was 53-47. Not one local newscast station or 5:30 evening news channel or even PBS News Hour reported … Continue reading →

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