Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Support Your Local Soil and Water Conservation Board

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Event by Iowa Democratic Party Rural Caucus Event link:  facebook.com/events/768176944499624 Join the Rural Caucus with Secretary of Agriculture Candidate John Norwood and Soil & Water Board members from across the state as we discuss how to support these valuable institutions. … Continue reading →

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Turn Up The Heat On The IUB And CO2 Pipelines

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Citizens for Community Improvement Help crank up the heat on the IUB and CO2 pipelines Have you filed an objection? On July 12, over 60 farmers, landowners, and climate fighters came together in Des Moines to tell … Continue reading →

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Support Your Local Democrat

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Reminder from State Rep. Lindsay James that under this year’s #IAGOP tax plan, it will take the average Iowan a CENTURY to receive the same tax benefits that the ultra-rich will receive in a single year. Get involved. Volunteer for … Continue reading →

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Feature Friday: Progressive Action For The Common Good

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Paul Deaton

One of the most active progressive groups one never hears about outside their Quad-Cities base is Progressive Action for the Common Good. “As progressives, we empower people to take action for positive change and social justice by coordinating a network … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Konfrst: Iowans Are Overwhelmingly Pro-Choice

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Jennifer Konfrst is amazing and I am glad she is on our side. On last week’s Iowa Press Konfrst was more than ready for the panel’s usual GOP-friendly questions.  So if you’re someone who has stopped watching Iowa Press because … Continue reading →

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Watch Trump Supporters Forced To Look At January 6 Testimony

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Jordan Klepper of The Daily Show shows Trump supporters video of testimony by Bill Barr that the stolen election lie was a bunch of BS.  We’ve all seen Trump supporters spouting their conspiracy theories but this Daily Show segment is … Continue reading →

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A Case Of Judicial Gaslighting?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Trish Nelson

From the Summer 2022 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Make The Case For First

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Trish Nelson

I’m not a caucus naysayer. I’ve gone to caucuses most of my adult life.  I want Iowa to continue to be first in the nation. I think we do a great job. In 2020 the Trumpsters jammed the reporting phone … Continue reading →

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Mike Franken Schools Grassley on Leadership on Iowa Press

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Trish Nelson

There is no doubt Iowa needs Mike Franken to replace Chuck Grassley. On this weekend’s edition of Iowa Press Franken calmly and surely and without partisan talking points, showed viewers, in a way that the Iowa press has not, that … Continue reading →

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Will Our Democracy Survive?

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Trish Nelson

The Day Democracy Died: Listening to Washington and McLean by Nicholas Johnson published with permission George Washington warned his “Friends and Fellow-Citizens” there could be days like this in his farewell address of September 19, 1796. Political parties could become … Continue reading →

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