Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Uvalde One Year Later

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“This is a part of us now” – Natalie Arias Today is the one year anniversary of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen children and two teachers were killed.  Seventeen others were injured but survived. I was talking to … Continue reading →

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Katie Porter Represents Disenfranchised Iowans

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Since Iowa has no Democratic representation in congress right now, we are forced to live vicariously through Katie Porter.  Unfortunately, if you watch the video you will also have to listen to Republicans. May as well enjoy some Led Zepplin … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Konfrst Goes On Offense On Iowa Press

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I would say House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst killed it on this weekend’s edition of Iowa Press. I hope that those of you who have said you no longer watch the show because it is worthless or too frustrating, will … Continue reading →

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Couple Of Notes From The Science World

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Dave Bradley

Even as the extreme right MAGAs try to undermine science on all fronts, science still marches on. Here are a few things I just wanted to make sure you hear about so it doesn’t get drowned out in all the … Continue reading →

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Beaker Street Remembered

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Friday love to BFIA readers.  If you’re of a certain age you remember historic Beaker Street well. If not check out this podcast anyway for some radio history.  Beaker Street was on K double A Y, Little Rock, Arkansas.  Seems … Continue reading →

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Another Bad Vote By Miller-Meeks

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Hey voters in Iowa Congressional District 1, your accidental congress person Mariannette Miller-Meeks just voted to keep professional liar George Santos in congress.  This and many other bad votes mean she and George both do not belong in congress.  Democrats … Continue reading →

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Local Panel Discusses AI On Ethical Perspectives

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“ChatBot Boundaries” Ethical Perspectives On the News – 05.14.2023 – KCRG Cedar Rapids Inter-Religious Council of Linn County Moderator: Beth Parker Panelists: Dara Schmidt, Cedar Rapids Public Library Director; Leon Tabak, Professor of Computer Science Cornell College; Jackson, 9th grade … Continue reading →

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Democrats Highlight Positives In 2023 Legislative Session

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox:  Here is a summary by Iowa House Democrats of the 2023 session which has been called “the most harmful and destructive in our state’s history.”  Follow Iowa House Dems on Facebook and Twitter SESSION ADJOURNS- HERE IS … Continue reading →

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Gov. Reynolds Is Being Sued And Not By Rob Sand

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Trish Nelson

As you may have heard Governor Reynolds is being sued by Iowans for unlawfully cutting off their pandemic related jobless assistance. Details below. Reynolds has only herself to blame for this one. She can’t blame Rob Sand or President Biden … Continue reading →

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Paul Krugman On The Debt Ceiling

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Fact:  Republicans voted to raise the debt ceiling three times when Donald Trump was president, with no preconditions.  Talking with Al Franken, Paul Krugman provides information including what the options are for getting through the GOP’s shenanigans.

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