Monthly Archives: June 2020

Theresa Greenfield Leads Joni Ernst In New Poll

Over the weekend, amidst the ongoing pandemic and the #BLM nationwide protests, a new poll was released showing Democrat Theresa Greenfield ahead of Republican Joni Ernst by two points in the race for U.S. Senate. This is within the margin … Continue reading

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Ernst Voted to Cripple CDC Officials

Matt Sinovic matt@progressiowa.org Ability to Detect, Prevent, and Respond to Pandemics and Other Public Health Emergencies New Ad: Senator Joni Ernst Voted to Cripple CDC Officials’ Ability to Detect, Prevent, and Respond to Pandemics and Other Public Health Emergencies Ernst … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Fencing Day Edition

Bunker Boy (45 seconds): Donald Trump once again undergoes a name change here on Sunday Funday. From now on he will be known as “Bunker Boy.” Apparently he had to hide in his bunker Friday as he was afraid of … Continue reading

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The Melding Of Church And State

Many of the antics that the current president have been astounding, almost incomprehensible. But the visual from Monday night of the protestors being “cleared” so that the current president could make a symbolic gesture at the door of a Christian … Continue reading

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Whoa Boy! Talking About School Reopening

We have one head of grandchildren. Like others across the country he has been out of school since sometime in early March. He and millions of other kids across the country have been engaged in some form of ‘school at … Continue reading

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On D-Day We Thank Those Who Served In WWII

Just a simple note to say thank you to those who may still be living who served in WWII. The heroism displayed that day was beyond belief. For those who have passed on we pass our thanks to those who … Continue reading

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The Real Looters

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Obama Town Hall: Use This Opportunity To Create Change

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Get Ready To Vote For Joe Biden

Now that the primary elections are behind us it is time to look ahead politically toward the general election. Get ready to vote for Joe Biden as president. Biden is the only thing standing between us and another four years … Continue reading

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A Fractured People

Reprinted with permission from the May 2020 issue of  The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription,  available only in hard copy for $12/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. … Continue reading

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