Tag Archives: #trumpresistance Iowa

Escape From Trump: One Person’s Story Of Survival

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Winter 2020 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Escape From Trump: One Person’s Story Of Survival

My Pick? Elizabeth Warren

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Dave Bradley

During the summer, prior to a candidate appearance we got into a casual conversation with a reporter from The Washington Post. She asked what we were looking for in a candidate and if we had a choice among those running. … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, Climate Action, Climate Change, Elizabeth Warren, Medicare for all | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on My Pick? Elizabeth Warren

Upcoming Events in Cedar Rapids, Webster City, North Liberty, Elkader, Hiawatha, Maquoketa And More

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Here’s a note from Sen. Rob Hogg with lots of info you’ll want to know about. A Defining Constitutional Moment I read the partial “transcript” of Trump’s call with Ukraine’s President, and that alone is impeachable. I have watched as … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Upcoming Events in Cedar Rapids, Webster City, North Liberty, Elkader, Hiawatha, Maquoketa And More

Join Indivisible Day Of Action

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Important update from Indivisible.  Find your local group if you are not yet connected. Join our day of action on the first day of the next Congress. In just a few weeks, the 116th Congress will be sworn in. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , | Comments Off on Join Indivisible Day Of Action

Iowa Voting: A One Minute How-to Guide

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Trish Nelson

The time to do it is now. Today. Stop by your county auditor’s office. Click here to find your county auditor.  We only have about three weeks left.  We suggest voting early at your county auditor’s office because you won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Nicholas Johnson: Net Neutrality A Modern Day Pillar of Democracy

ACA Repeal is Back: Joni Ernst Town Halls in Iowa City, Corydon, Charles City

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Tell Joni Ernst how you feel about her previous and future votes to repeal your health care. She has already voted for repeal three times. Ernst voted for Repeal and Replace.  She voted for partial repeal. She voted for “skinny” … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on ACA Repeal is Back: Joni Ernst Town Halls in Iowa City, Corydon, Charles City

Country Needs To Stop Whining About Trump

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Trish Nelson

“Why do we have to be victimized by this fecklessness, his ignorance?”  – David Letterman Former late-night television show host David Letterman says that people need to “stop whining” about President Donald Trump and instead “figure out a way” to … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa | Tagged , | Comments Off on Country Needs To Stop Whining About Trump

Why Does Iowa GOP Love Trump More Than Iowa?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Iowa Democratic Party Well President Trump’s event in Cedar Rapids went as expected.  The President took the stage and spent the entire event bragging about problems he hasn’t solved, policy he has no knowledge of, and results … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Why Does Iowa GOP Love Trump More Than Iowa?

Attend A Resistance LinkUp!

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from DFA – The 100-day mark of Trump’s administration has been filled with intense resistance from Democrats and DFA members every step of the way. We’ve marched in support of women and science. We’ve fought Trump’s Muslim ban … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance | Tagged , | Comments Off on Attend A Resistance LinkUp!