Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Melton For Iowa 2024 Weekly Update

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Help Ryan Melton turn IA-04 blue or at least purple. Sign up below for his excellent newsletter. It is excellent because you actually learn something. He doesn’t just give you talking points then ask for money. He gives you something … Continue reading →

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Why Hers Is The Most Popular Substack in America

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Trish Nelson

She’s great and Al is always fun. Her book Democracy Awakening is a NYT bestseller. “Heather Cox Richardson says that Trumpers have bought into an alternative reality and that we are, at this moment, on a knife’s edge. She’s an … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Governor Reynolds

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This was a public post someone reposted in the IDP Rural Caucus Discussion Group. I thought it was one of the best comments I’ve seen in the terrible aftermath of Iowa’s first school shooting and wanted it to reach a … Continue reading →

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March For Our Lives Iowa Statement On Perry Shooting: “Your Inaction Is Killing Us”

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“Your inaction is killing us” — March For Our Lives Iowa Statement on Recent Perry Shooting Perry, Iowa — On January 4th, 2024, at 7:40 am, an active shooter was reported at Perry High School, on the first day back … Continue reading →

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The Killing Must Stop

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This is a letter to the editor submitted to Blog for Iowa by our friend Ed Flaherty, peace activist. This letter was also sent to local papers. 22,000 Gazans Killed, More Dying On January 1, 2024 it was announced that … Continue reading →

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Most Iowans Agree With Progressive Policies

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please share this action alert from ICAN Hands Around The Capitol Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 Iowa State Capitol Rotunda 1007 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 11:30: check through Security 12 Noon: Join hands for two minutes of silence, followed … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Council To Vote On Cease Fire Resolution

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6pm to vote on a resolution “supporting a permanent ceasefire in Palestine and Israel, the return of all captives, and the delivery of humanitarian aid; and affirming opposition … Continue reading →

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Our 2024 Predictions

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Trish Nelson

As I was conducting a year-end review of Blog for Iowa, I noted with interest that our most read post in 2023 was KCCI Interview Exposes Reynolds’ Deeply Flawed Voucher Plan with 2,542 views.  Could this be a harbinger of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Drought Stricken Iowa Waterways

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Trish Nelson

According to an article in the Des Moines Register, “At 188 weeks, Iowa’s drought is the longest since the 1950s, state climatologist says. It has been rather alarming when I’ve been out walking with my dog to see the water … Continue reading →

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Why The #TrumpSmells Narrative Is Necessary

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Trish Nelson

The brilliant, iconic James Carville explains why this and other strategies can work to take down Trump.

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