Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

How We Got Here

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Check out this interview with Anne Nelson, author of Shadow Network: Media, Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right. She explains in fascinating yet shocking detail exactly how we got here and why the right’s use of the … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Democratic Candidates in Seven Iowa Senate Districts

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Important message from Senator Rob Hogg: Help win back the Iowa Senate After the primary, here is the lineup of Iowa Senate Democratic candidates who need your support. Dear Iowans: Now that the primary is over, it is time to … Continue reading →

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Watch Juneteenth: The Movement on Iowa PBS

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

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Sunday Funday: Juneteenth Edition

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Juneteenth explained (2:30): Today is the date that has been traditionally celebrated as the date that former slaves in the most remote parts of the South – specifically Texas – learned that they were no longer enslaved. Some refer to … Continue reading →

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Deidre DeJear Delivers On Iowa Press

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Trish Nelson

After the usual rather hostile political questions (read the full transcript here), someone finally asked a policy question. AP reporter David Pitt:  “I’m wondering what you do as Governor if the Iowa Supreme Court decides to overturn the previous ruling … Continue reading →

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Iowans For Responsible Gun Laws To Launch Thursday

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Iowans For Responsible Gun Laws to launch Thursday No matter our race, background or neighborhood, Iowans know that the majority of us favor commonsense gun safety laws. We know that the lives lost to gun violence are worthy of leaders … Continue reading →

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Bernie Goes On Fox

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Trish Nelson
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Time For The Iowa Press To Ask Grassley About This Statement

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“Well, first of all, I will be — if the Vice President isn’t there and we don’t expect him to be there, I will be presiding over the Senate,” according to a transcript of his remarks sent by a spokesperson. … Continue reading →

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Letters From Iowans Point To Changing Political Landscape

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Not everyone lives and dies by social media. Many people still read newspapers. If you’ve ever considered writing a letter to the editor we would highly recommend it.  You will have a much greater impact reaching people who live in … Continue reading →

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First Congressional Hearing On January 6th Points To Trump

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Videos of the entire first hearing are age restricted and only available on YouTube.  Here is a link to the entire hearing on C-SPAN’s YouTube channel.  Below Liz Cheney describes Trump’s involvement.

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