I was at a gathering recently where several people noted how stressed they were about the upcoming election and wondering how long they could get through another 70 or so days of whatever THIS is. We… Read More
We’ve been here before. In 2016, Hillary Clinton was in position to beat Donald Trump. The polls looked good. Then, James Comey announced that the FBI was re-opening an investigation into her… Read More
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
A big focus of Trump’s campaign, and by extension the Project 2025 agenda he plans to enact, are the immediate deportations of up to 12 million undocumented immigrants. He’s promised that… Read More
For almost 250 years, our elected officials have run for office more or less on the “honor system.” The only legal requirements to run include being a natural born citizen, being a… Read More
In September of 2016, candidate Hillary Clinton appeared to suffer some kind of health event while campaigning. The media tore into it like a pack of hyenas and pumped out story after story about… Read More
“Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. We’ve always been surrounded by those who are, shall we say, a… Read More
The conservative members of the Supreme Court have been busy of late with their trebuchet (popular in the 6th century), doing their level-best to launch us back to eras past. It began in 2010 with… Read More
Since Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying records to keep damaging information from 2016 voters, the reaction from his followers has been…interesting. A few years ago, they… Read More
Second grader raises hand: “Mrs. Jones, what’s ‘adultery’?” Mrs. Jones: [long, awkward pause] “Um….” So, Louisiana just went there, signing a bill… Read More
The American flag is an important symbol for our country. From elementary school classrooms to sporting events to veteran parades, the showing of the Stars and Stripes holds us together in our… Read More
At one of his recent Shrimp ‘n Disco grift events at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump asked the rich oil executives in attendance for $1 billion (with a “B”) as a campaign. It would… Read More
I’m a gal who enjoys the occasional bag of Cheetos or a delicious cheeseburger. I’m by no means a food purist. A new documentary, however, is making me feel, well, a… Read More
It’s been reported that Donald Trump has a fixation with appearing on the cover of Time magazine. He’s even had flattering fake “covers” made to decorate his country clubs.… Read More
Iowa Senators Grassley, Ernst Vote Against Federal IVF Protections
DES MOINES – On Sep 17th, Senate Republicans made it clear that they do not support IVF treatments after all. Forget… Read More
Iowa’s Farmers, Veterans, Seniors and Small Business Owners Rely on Federal Funding
DES MOINES – On Sep 11th, Republicans in Congress announced they can’t reach a deal on a… Read More
DES MOINES – Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement at the conclusion of Sep 11th’s presidential debate:“On Sep 11th, Kamala Harris made it crystal… Read More
Seven out of eleven private schools that will receive grant money from the Governor are in Iowa’s two largest cities
DES MOINES – Once again, Kim Reynolds’ determination to give… Read More
DES MOINES – Kim Reynolds, known for being the nation’s least popular Governor, is looking for a new running mate for 2026 after Lt. Gov Adam Gregg resigned on Sept. 3.
Since Reynolds… Read More