Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Are They All In It Together

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Here is the transcript of what is in my opinion the most interesting part of this podcast. Those of you who are old enough to remember, Keith Olbermann was one of the original truth tellers on MSNBC back during the … Continue reading →

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The Case For Universal Voting

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Trish Nelson

As former President Barack Obama has said, “It would be transformative if everybody voted – that would counteract money more than anything.” Sharing is caring!

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Pithy Comments From The Week

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Dave Bradley

How many times do you read or hear someone say something that is so witty and to the point but you have no one to share it with at the time. It sure seems like he zingers were coming from … Continue reading →

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Urgent Climate Action Alert

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Rob Hogg: Please contact your US Representative and US Senators this week to urge them to do more (not less) to cut climate pollution (if you have not yet done so this month). It’s urgent. This is … Continue reading →

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C02 Pipelines And Iowa

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I’m encouraged to see more and more progressives on Substack, YouTube, podcasting, running for office, writing letters to the editor and finding new ways to be heard.  Let’s support progressive voices by following, liking, sharing, re-posting, donating and volunteering for … Continue reading →

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Progressive Views Showing Up In Rural Iowa Newspapers

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

These four excellent letters with progressive views were published in the Tipton Conservative paper this week.  Support your local newspaper and consider writing a letter to the editor. If you would like to subscribe to the Tipton Conservative, click here. … Continue reading →

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Republicans Enjoy Cozy Chat With Panel On Iowa Press

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Jeff Kauffman, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, and Steve Scheffler, Republican National Committee member and president of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition (IFFC) were guests on the program last week. As difficult as it may be, please … Continue reading →

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Who Wears A Suit To A Football Game?

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Indeed. Check back tomorrow for my review of the latest episode of Iowa Press whereby the panel in all their wisdom thoroughly grilled Republican Party Members.  Actually no, that would be click bait. Truth is as usual, no Republican was … Continue reading →

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Eastman Declined To Answer Question About Grassley’s Jan. 6 Role

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Trish Nelson

This story was reported by Politico yesterday. John Eastman, testifying at his own disbarment trial, sidestepped a question Wednesday about whether he and others in former President Donald Trump’s orbit discussed the possibility that Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) — rather … Continue reading →

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Fake Elector Trial Putting Reality Back Into Reality TV

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Trish Nelson

You can watch what’s going on with the fake elector scheme in the courtroom right on your TV or you can stream it.  It is important that Americans see and hear for themselves what happened – not just media interpretation … Continue reading →

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