Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Will Johnson County Democrats Revolt?

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democrats v Zach Wahls Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan wrote in his newsletter Wednesday that Johnson County Democrats should “stop the flow of all money from Johnson County to Des Moines until we are represented on the Steering … Continue reading →

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Getting Real About Why Trump Took The Documents

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Trish Nelson
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Iowa Press With Amy Sinclair January v May 2023

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I thought it would be worthwhile to post and comment a bit on the May 26, 2023 episode of Iowa Press with Senate President Amy Sinclair (R – Allerton). It’s valuable to see in hindsight how Republicans were selling the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Dems Continue Statehouse Live Alerts Through Summer

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Trish Nelson

BLUE STATEHOUSE ALERT LIVE ON JUNE 20! Join House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst for her first Blue Statehouse Alert Live of the summer on June 20, 2023 at 7pm. We’ll be talking about the big Iowa Supreme Court ruling and … Continue reading →

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The End Of Slavery In America

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Trish Nelson

June 19th or Juneteenth, marks the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.  In 2021 President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Find … Continue reading →

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Ari Melber Charts The Trump Documents Case Timeline

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“New reporting shows Trump rejected an attorney’s plan to settle the documents case last year. See the timeline and choices Trump made to get to this point including alleged obstruction and conspiracy. In this special report, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent … Continue reading →

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Ethics of Reduced Labor Protections for Minors in Iowa

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“We don’t think fifteen year olds are children.” – Jessica Dunker, President & CEO-Iowa Restaurant Association Reduced Protection for Minors – Ethical Perspectives On the News Moderator: Bob Rush Panelists: Jessica Dunker, President & CEO – Iowa Restaurant Association Nate … Continue reading →

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Iowa Teacher Sues School District Alleging Free Speech Violation

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Teacher sues over claim she ‘slandered’ governor over ban on mask mandates by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 12, 2023 A former Waukee schoolteacher is suing the school district, alleging she was forced to resign after being accused of … Continue reading →

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Zach Wahls’ Final Appearance On Iowa Press As Democratic Leader

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

ZW did a superb job on Iowa Press as always. He nailed every question from the Republican friendly panel by re-framing and informing. He has the ability to make the best of the panel’s odd, sometimes hostile questioning. He educates … Continue reading →

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Read The Trump Indictment Or Listen To The Audio

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“This indictment was voted by a grand jury of citizens in the Southern District of Florida,” said special counsel Jack Smith in a news conference Friday afternoon. “And I invite everyone to read it in full, to understand the scope … Continue reading →

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