Tag Archives: Iowa Democrats

C02 Pipelines And Iowa

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I’m encouraged to see more and more progressives on Substack, YouTube, podcasting, running for office, writing letters to the editor and finding new ways to be heard.  Let’s support progressive voices by following, liking, sharing, re-posting, donating and volunteering for … Continue reading →

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Iowa High School Democrats

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Paul Deaton

One of the issues discussed at an Aug. 17 meeting in Shueyville, with representatives of the Iowa House Democrats, was registering high school students to vote. There are processes and conflicts in doing so within some school districts. To hear … Continue reading →

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People Over Politics Comes To House District 91

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Paul Deaton

On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Iowa House Democrats People Over Politics tour of conservative districts came to House District 91. About 20 people, all residents of the district, attended the town hall-style meeting at the Shueyville Community Center. About all … Continue reading →

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No Off-Years

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Paul Deaton

The Johnson County Democrats created a political campaign called “No Off-Years.” In a recent email, State Senator Zach Wahls explained: I’m reaching out to invite you to join our “No Off-Years” campaign – a movement that goes beyond the elections … 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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Democrats Call On Brenna Bird To Reverse Course

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Senate Democrats on Facebook Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s decision to slash support for survivors of sexual assault would be misguided and cruel anytime, but especially during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. AG Bird needs to reverse course and make … Continue reading →

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House Democratic Leader Says There is Still Time To Change Course

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Let’s Make Iowa a Welcoming Place We’re now just over a month into the legislative session. While a handful of bills have been approved, there’s still a lot of time to get some good things done. There are a host … Continue reading →

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Senator Zach Wahls On Iowa Press

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Trish Nelson

“One of the things that stood out to us was essentially a consolidation of power within the new attorney general’s office that would allow the attorney general to overrule local county.. attorneys and insert herself directly into those cases.”  This … Continue reading →

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Dem Leaders Display Positive Attitude On Opening Day

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Watch House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst’s opening statement at the start of the Iowa legislative session.  “My charge to you and to us is to use this new house of representatives as an opportunity to set politics aside and do … Continue reading →

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Iowa Winners Discuss Democratic Strategy

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Winners Sarah Trone Garriott (SD-14) West Des Moines and Izaah Knox (SD-17) Des Moines discuss how they won and what Democrats should do going forward.

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