Monthly Archives: June 2020

Greenfield: Wheeler Must Step Down Immediately

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Paul Deaton

At a June 22 press conference U.S. Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield said since Joni Ernst hasn’t called for the resignation of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler over 52 new Renewable Fuel Standard waivers she will. And she did. … Continue reading →

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Help Zach Wahls Help Rita Hart

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Trish Nelson

A note from State Senator Zach Wahls – As the first Iowa legislator to grow up with openly LGBT parents, I learned at an early age how important it is to stand up for what you believe in. And that’s … Continue reading →

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Partisan Priorities At The Statehouse

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Todd Prichard <slundry@iowademocrats.org> After a long weekend, the Iowa legislature finally adjourned for the year last Sunday afternoon. I was proud of the work our Legislative Black Caucus did in the final days of the legislative session to pass reforms and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Dad’s Day Edition

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Dave Bradley

A shout out out there to all you Fathers out there. Does right, being a father can be about the second toughest job there is. A special thanks to those who are doing their best to raise their kids to … Continue reading →

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DACA: Yes!

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Dave Bradley

As a person who lives in Iowa’s minority majority city I was simply astounded Thursday morning when I heard the breaking news that DACA was not overturned. We have friends in the DACA program. No doubt we have friends that … Continue reading →

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Seniors And Trump’s War On Health Care

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Dave Bradley

From Progress Iowa: REPORT: How Trump’s War On Health Care Has Worsened the Coronavirus Crisis for Iowa Seniors Matt Sinovic <matt@progressiowa.org> For Immediate Release: June 18, 2020 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 REPORT: How Trump’s War On Health Care Has Worsened … Continue reading →

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Donna Edwards And Al Franken Talk Race, Cops And Photo Ops

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Trish Nelson
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Why Don’t People Get It About Wearing Masks?

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Someone commented on Facebook yesterday, why don’t people get it about wearing masks. Some people are just too good to wear masks. Especially during a photo op where they’re trying to create a false impression that Iowa has beaten back … Continue reading →

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J.D. Scholten Is Rightful Heir To IA-04

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Republicans thought they could pull a fast one and replace Steve King with a Steve King clone after J.D. convinced a huge swath of voters in IA-04 that they would be better served with J.D. instead of crazy Steve King. … Continue reading →

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Parts Of Iowa Have A Broadband Access Problem

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Iowa broadband data analysis from The Iowa Policy Project https://www.iowapolicyproject.org/2020Research/200608-IPP-broadband-bgd.html “Overall, 21.2 percent of Iowa’s residents lack a broadband subscription, even with mobile access included, according to the most recent Bureau of the Census data (American Community Survey 2018, five-year … Continue reading →

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