Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

CC On SNL

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

For posterity.  

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Want Stronger CAFO Regulations? Stop SF 2370

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Jefferson Family Farmers and neighbors (JFAN). The following is a JFAN op-ed published in the Iowa Farmers Union Barn Door Bulletin last Friday. Please contact your representative and tell them to remove language codifying Executive Order Number … Continue reading →

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Something of Value

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa is a political blog but it’s also a blog about Iowa, about the community that is Iowa. The community that has somehow of late gotten lost in bad politics. So I would like to write about Caitlin … Continue reading →

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Fighting For Freedom

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from OneIowa – Today April 11th, we will join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa and other partner organizations to show our power ahead of the Iowa Supreme Court oral arguments to determine if the 6-week abortion ban passed … Continue reading →

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One More Week Of Legislative Session

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Trish Nelson

It’s really worthwhile to listen to these updates by Democratic house leader Jennifer Konfrst.  Hear shocking details of how politics is played by Iowa Republicans at our expense. Sign up here for the Blue Statehouse Alert “Let me remind you … Continue reading →

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The Elements of Fascism

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“The threat of violence is part of their playbook since January 6, 2021.” Elements of fascism Villification of the media Shared hatred Disparagement of elections and rule of law Glorification of political violence Hostility to science and academia Simple answers … Continue reading →

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It’s All About The Messaging

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Trish Nelson
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We’re All Probably Getting Screwed

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This is a great newsletter.  Subscribe to You’re Probably Getting Screwed here. Welcome to You’re Probably Getting Screwed, a weekly newsletter and video series from J.D. Scholten and Justin Stofferahn about the Second Gilded Age and the ways economic concentration … Continue reading →

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No Immunity For Pesticide Companies

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Chemical Companies Must be Held Accountable for Pesticide Injury HSB737 and SF2412 are advancing in the Iowa House and Senate. NOW is the time to contact your Lawmakers and ask them to oppose this bill. Background: A bill that would … Continue reading →

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Join Virtual Conversations With Iowa Congressional Candidates

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox – Please share on your social media networks!  Follow Heart of Iowa Democrats on Facebook Hi all! The Heart of Iowa Dems are excited to host a four-part weekly series in April highlighting candidates for each of … Continue reading →

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