Monthly Archives: May 2026

Good Luck With That, Republicans

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Trish Nelson

As you have likely heard, Kim Reynolds and Iowa Rs are trying to make it look like they now also care about the water quality in Iowa.  Soon I predict they are going to be saying they thought of it … Continue reading →

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Progressive Spring Reading

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When I fill in for Trish or Dave on Blog for Iowa I post about what I am reading. In part, I do so to share books I felt were worthwhile. In part to encourage people to read actual books … Continue reading →

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Being Progressive After Louisiana vs. Callais

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Paul Deaton

The saturated news coverage of Wednesday’s U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana vs. Callais makes it difficult to say anything useful about its impact. Simply put, this is about Chief Justice John Roberts’ long-time goal—four decades in the making—to gut … Continue reading →

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May Day Events In Iowa

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Trish Nelson

Iowa event locations:  Ames, Bettendorf, Dubuque, Blue Grass, Burlington, Cedar Falls, Carroll, Davenport, Decorah, Des Moines, Grinnell, Indianola, Iowa City, Hiawatha, Jackson Junction, Jefferson, Mason City, Ottumwa, Solon, Vinton, Walcott, Waterloo,  For event times and locations go to Iowa Starting … Continue reading →

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