Tag Archives: Saving Democracy

Is One Company Ruining Restaurants?

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Trish Nelson

More Perfect Union:  “Are restaurants starting to taste the same? Food distributor Sysco has been on a relentless acquisition spree, becoming one of the largest companies in food service. This consolidation means higher prices for mass-produced food made under grueling … Continue reading →

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Save America March Across Iowa Seeks To Build Unity

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Save America March seeks to build unity, one step at a time DES MOINES, IOWA — On Monday, September 29, talk show host and former state rep Ed Fallon begins a five-week trek through Iowa. Fallon sees the Save America March as an … Continue reading →

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Lesson 6: Be Wary Of Paramilitaries

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #6 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads.

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State Legislatures Battlegrounds In Fight For Democracy

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Trish Nelson

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Happy Memorial Day 2024!

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Today we remember the nation’s fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to save democracy. Voting for those who are committed to democracy is the least we can do to make sure they have not died in vain. Enj0y the … Continue reading →

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Progressive Views Showing Up In Rural Iowa Newspapers

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Trish Nelson

These four excellent letters with progressive views were published in the Tipton Conservative paper this week.  Support your local newspaper and consider writing a letter to the editor. If you would like to subscribe to the Tipton Conservative, click here. … 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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Nicholas Johnson: Net Neutrality A Modern Day Pillar of Democracy

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Trish Nelson

“For the FCC to repeal Net Neutrality, ownership limits, or the Fairness Doctrine, or politicians to say media are “the enemy of the American people,” chops away at democracy’s pillars. (Now 46% of voters believe media make up anti-Trump stories.)” … Continue reading →

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