Tag Archives: Iowa progressive activism

Women To Read And Follow

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Paul Deaton

According to the website Wordsrated, the average American adult reads five books per year. 51.6 percent of Americans don’t finish a single book in a year. Therefore, I am pretty optimistic when I say we should be reading these eight … Continue reading →

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Most Iowans Agree With Progressive Policies

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Please share this action alert from ICAN Hands Around The Capitol Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 Iowa State Capitol Rotunda 1007 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 11:30: check through Security 12 Noon: Join hands for two minutes of silence, followed … Continue reading →

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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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Hold Them Accountable – Join Progress Iowa Virtual Event

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Sign up to attend this event sponsored by Progress Iowa: August Power Hour: Bird Dogging The August Congressional recess is just around the corner and our elected officials should be holding town halls. Progress Iowa staff will share tips and … 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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Will This Labor Day Mark The Beginning Of The End Of The Trump Debacle?

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Huge thanks to Paul Deaton for taking over as BFIA weekday editor for July-August.  Happy Labor Day! “Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes … Continue reading →

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How To Resist Total Republican Rule In The Age Of Donald Trump

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Trish Nelson

The Trump resistance must be effective, efficient and organized.  We have to do our best to influence our representatives, Republican or Democrat, in congress and in our state legislature.  Here is one piece of a multi-pronged resistance effort  that everyone … Continue reading →

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