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The affordability crisis isn't helping the Hawkeye State
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One-size-fits-all schemes in Des Moines are no better than those in Washington, DC
Yet, a new property tax cut may fall into this trap
Mar 18
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The radicals are trying to barge their way into Iowa classrooms
They're pushing fake social studies standards
Mar 5
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News on Joni Ernst's latest gimmick
Jan 30, 2025
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Iowa's book banners are writing a new chapter
Feb 27, 2025
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Iowa's ruling party is bluffing its way through a budget mess
Oct 22, 2025
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Hands Off rally draws a big crowd in Davenport
Apr 5, 2025
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The real Condition of the State: Less prosperous. Less popular. Less fair.
Jan 14
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Forcing Iowa to abandon its conscience
Jan 26
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Iowans should control their elections, not the federal government
Iowa Republicans used to believe this, but no longer
Feb 26
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Iowa's congressional delegation ducks
Ignoring their complicity in surrendering a core congressional power
Feb 21
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This might be Joni Ernst's boldest scam yet
The Iowa senator wants you to believe she's fighting Pentagon waste
Feb 17
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A moral defense of birthright citizenship
There is, and should be, a place for every child born in the US
Feb 12
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The soothing words of politicians
We won't forget Alex Pretti or Renee Good
Feb 3
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The two-minute economy
When it comes to Iowa's economic wellbeing, as with football, all four quarters count
Jan 28
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Forcing Iowa to abandon its conscience
A bill in the state Legislature demands subservience to ICE tactics
Jan 26
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