Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

On Tyranny Lesson 11: Investigate

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, Lesson #11 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. “Figure things out for yourself.” “Spend more … Continue reading →

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Vouchers Will Cost Iowa Taxpayers $1 Billion

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox. Sign up for your state representative’s newsletter to follow the Iowa legislature. Links below to contact your legislators and make a public comment on new science standards being proposed to weaken climate change curriculum in schools. Vouchers … Continue reading →

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Greg Palast: If Not For Vote Suppression

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Watch this Thom Hartmann program where Greg Palast discusses the data and what you can do to help. If you prefer to read about it, go to  http://www.gregpalast.com/trump-lost-vote-suppression-won/  Bio: Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian, … Continue reading →

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Caroline Kennedy Reads Her Letter To Senators Denouncing Cousin RFK, Jr.

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Robert Reich also weighs in on the nomination in his Substack article, “The Man no Rational Person Would Put in Charge of the Public’s Health.”

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Support Your Local Democrat

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst was the guest on Iowa Press this past weekend. Iowa needs a strong Democratic party and that means citizens need to do our part.  You can donate or sign up to get involved or … Continue reading →

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On Tyranny Lesson 10: Believe In Truth

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #10 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. “To abandon facts is to abandon freedom. … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited: First-Ever Climate Action Hour

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Sierra Club: Trump’s onslaught of day one executive orders are an attack on the environment, our health, and our communities. Remember – he’s causing chaos on purpose so that we don’t fight back. When we’re overwhelmed, it’s … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Climate Events In Iowa

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Rob Hogg – The climate crisis is accelerating, regardless of the election results. 2024 was the hottest year on record. It brought devastation to Spencer, Greenfield, and other towns in Iowa; hurricane devastation to Florida and North … Continue reading →

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Complex Communities Of Survivors

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From the January 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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On Tyranny Lesson 9: Be Kind To Our Language

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #9 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. Posting on Tuesday this week due to … Continue reading →

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