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Jackie Cordon's avatar

“It is the corporations that have consolidated power and don’t have to own the land - they own the people.” You have taught so many of us about this in the few years I’ve known you and you have given me a whole new understanding of our state. It’s like I could only see a piece of it before and now I have a more complete view. Thank you for sharing your gift.

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Monica Leo's avatar

Thanks for speaking out against the curse of our beautiful state, industrial ag! I still wish you had become our sec of ag when you ran!

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Vicki Brown's avatar

Denise I'm looking forward to more. I have always admired you and Larry for your values and beliefs. Keep up the good work to advocate for this beautiful land!

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Glenn Nelson's avatar

I admire your persistence in continuing to spread a message that we all need to hear. Please keep up your good work; it does make a positive difference, albeit slowly.

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Ardyth Gillespie's avatar

Thanks, Denise.

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Diane Porter's avatar

Well, I for one am interested indeed in what you have to say and hope you'll say more of it!

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Denise OBrien's avatar

Thank you Diane.

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Lillian Nagengast's avatar

Denise, I'm so happy to have found your Substack! I'm a PhD Student, and I've been reading about your amazing work in materials at the Iowa Women's Archives. I know you're incredibly busy, but I would love the opportunity to talk with you about my dissertation project. Feel free to email me at lnagengast[at]utexas.edu. Looking forward to keeping up with Firmly Rooted :)

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