Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Don’t Talk Politics

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Paul Deaton

You will know the Republican effort to control our behavior has reached you when at a meeting someone says, “Can we not talk about politics?” My answer to such suppression of free will is usually “I don’t think that is … Continue reading →

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The Path Ahead For Biden-Harris

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Following is a fund raising email from Biden-Harris Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon that briefly explains the campaign strategy for a path to 270 electoral votes. Not only does Joe Biden say he will win against Donald Trump, he has … Continue reading →

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Mind Your Own Business

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I’ve always been of the opinion that this fight is fundamentally about personal privacy and choice, self-determination, and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, not specifically abortion.  But that messaging ship has long since sailed. By … Continue reading →

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Audio: Driftless Water Defenders Kickoff Event

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Driftless Water Defenders – Decorah June 20 Kickoff Event Attorney Jim Larew and Dr. Chris Jones on the state of Iowa’s waterways and the goals of this new organization.

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Information From Leader Konfrst About Upcoming Iowa Supreme Court Decision

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Great information here. If you are on Facebook, follow the Iowa House Democrats at facebook.com/iowahousedemocrats Blue Alert LIVE: 6-week abortion ban in Iowa on Friday? Join Leader Konfrst and Dr. Amy Bingaman (OB/GYN) for a discussion about the upcoming Iowa … Continue reading →

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Iowa Press And Republican Frames

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The latest episode of Iowa Press featured Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum as the guest.  Here is my review of the program. Let’s start with moderator Kay Henderson’s opener: “Iowa democrats will try to win back State Senate seats … Continue reading →

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Are We Living In A “David Copperfield” Movie?

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the Summer 2024 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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Will Iowa Women Soon Become Second Class Citizens?

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Trish Nelson

As we await the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision on the Republican attempt to turn Iowa women and girls back into second class citizens, here is Vice President Kamala Harris sharing her wisdom on the topic. Click here for Iowa House … Continue reading →

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Urgent Action Alert To Protect Reproductive Rights In Iowa

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Iowa House Democrats Leader Jennifer Konfrst: In less than 48 hours, the GOP’s 6-week abortion ban could become law in Iowa. As we wait for the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision before June ends, we are feeling sad, … Continue reading →

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Poll: Double Haters Think Trump Should Drop Out

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Big polling news. Two thirds of voters who don’t like Trump or Biden  think Trump should drop out of the race. Forget about the Iowa presidential poll. Iowa is at the extreme end of red.  We are irrelevant. We will … Continue reading →

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