Tag Archives: Iowa gun laws

So You Think You Want To Be A Teacher

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Republicans would rather give teachers guns and have them engage with active shooters  than concede the need to do something about America’s gun proliferation problem and the natural and logical consequences of that which is, random gun violence.  The problem … Continue reading →

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Citizens Demand Passage Of Common Sense Gun Reform

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Trish Nelson

TODAY AT THE CAPITOL: Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers and Lawmakers Gather at the Iowa State Capitol for Annual Advocacy Day to Demand Passage of Common Sense Gun Reform During the 2024 Legislative Session DES MOINES, Iowa … Continue reading →

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Kim Reynolds Speech Ripped To Shreds

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This public post by Molly Donahue refutes Governor Reynolds’ condition of the state speech, line by line (or shall we say lie by lie). Please give it a read. It will come in handy for talking points for letters and … Continue reading →

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Governor Reynolds Offers Prayers Again

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Tragic Shooting: Gov. Reynolds Owes An Apology Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at the Starts Right Here in Des Moines, and the Governor’s continued failure … Continue reading →

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Flip Your Ballot And Vote No On Reckless Gun Amendment

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner and Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks  discuss Public Measure #1, the Reckless Gun Amendment.  The event was put on by Iowans for Responsible Gun Laws. They explain why everyone should turn their ballot over this … Continue reading →

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Iowa Law Enforcement Officials Oppose Gun Amendment

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Law Enforcement officials encourage “NO’ vote on November Gun Amendment Cedar Rapids, Iowa —  Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner and Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks will discuss Public Measure #1, the Reckless … 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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Iowa Republicans Want No Background Checks For Abusers

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Iowa Senate Democrats:  Should domestic abusers be able to buy guns without a background check in Iowa? That’s been approved by the Iowa House and will be up for a vote in the Iowa Senate.  The Democratic … Continue reading →

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Stopping The Gun Nuts In Iowa

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Sharing this action alert from Iowans for Gun Safety  (updated): Iowans for Gun safety is joining with other organizations to speak out on Wednesday, February 27 to tell lawmakers they support Iowa’s common sense gun laws and to Vote No … Continue reading →

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Report On Gun Violence in Iowa

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Trish Nelson

The report doesn’t mention this, but among its other good suggestions, the single most obvious thing that can be done to address the gun problem in Iowa is to stop electing Republicans. Below is a release from Progress Iowa. Des … Continue reading →

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