Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Two Iowa Democrats Stand Up To Kid Kaufmann

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I hope other Iowa Democratic legislators in Des Moines take a lesson. Walking out on Bobby Kaufmann, Johnson county Democrats Rep. Amy Nielsen, D-North Liberty and Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, got a headline that simply pointing out to Rs … Continue reading →

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Support Democrat Ryan Melton In IA-04

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I don’t live in Iowa-04 but I’ve been following Ryan Melton’s congressional campaign because he is a plain talking, hard working candidate who I think Iowans would like. Apparently, incumbent Randy Feenstra is afraid of that too, according to this … Continue reading →

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Urgent Clean Water Action Alert

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please share this action alert from Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors (JFAN). Factory farms have gotten away with a slap on the wrist for polluting our water for far too long. Our legislators have the opportunity to help enforce accountability on polluters … Continue reading →

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President Biden Delivers Remarks At White House

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Trish Nelson

White House press corps displays why they are an embarrassment to the profession of journalism.

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Iowa Legislature A Factory Of Injustice

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the February 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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The Politics of Playlists

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The Politics of Playlists by Chris DeLine. Editor’s Note: Chris is a writer living in Cedar Rapids. He also curates Iowa music playlists at villin.net. On the first day of June in 2022 I loaded up the last of my … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republicans Push For Broad Religious Exemptions

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Closing out a packed week of progressive, grassroots activism, here is another chance to get involved,  take action, and let your voice be heard if you don’t like what Republicans are doing at the capitol. Please contact your legislator and … Continue reading →

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Stop DNR From Deregulating CAFOS

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Trish Nelson

So many opportunities to make a difference at the state level right now. Here’s another one! Take Action to Tell the DNR to Pass Strong CAFO Rules! A year ago Governor Reynolds issued Executive Order 10, which requires all state … Continue reading →

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Citizens Demand Passage Of Common Sense Gun Reform

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Trish Nelson

TODAY AT THE CAPITOL: Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers and Lawmakers Gather at the Iowa State Capitol for Annual Advocacy Day to Demand Passage of Common Sense Gun Reform During the 2024 Legislative Session DES MOINES, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Court Unanimously Rejects Trump’s Immunity Claim

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org STATEMENT: Trying Trump As A Criminal Protects Our Freedom Des Moines, Iowa — Earlier today the D.C. court of appeals issued a unanimous ruling that former President Donald Trump can face criminal charges related to his attempts to overturn … Continue reading →

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