Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

“Conservatism Has Always Been Against Democracy”

Charles Blow is absolutely right about everything he says here but one thing.  His brushing off of the right wing propaganda machine’s role in our current national situation is not well informed. The propaganda machine has done much more than … Continue reading →

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Check Out The Mary Trump Show

Mary Trump, Donald’s niece, has a lively and fun podcast. Check it out.

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Kim Reynolds Wants Her “Own” Attorney General And Her “Own” State Auditor

We received a message in our inbox yesterday from Rob Sand, current State Auditor regarding who really does “own” the state auditor’s office. “I’ve got news for all the partisan players here in Iowa: Nobody “owns” this office — a … Continue reading →

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Stand With Tom And J.D!

Campaign alert for Tom Miller from J. D. Scholten. And while you’re at it support JD for Iowa House District 1.  Visit his campaign website and make a donation here. Many folks know me as the baseball player who took … Continue reading →

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Can Democracy Survive With Fake News?

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Support Rob Sand For State Auditor

Elections have consequences.  Please support Rob Sand to continue his great work as Iowa’s watchdog.  Check out his website to make a donation or sign up to volunteer.  Follow Rob on Facebook and Twitter

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Will Abortion Issue Drive Turnout In Iowa?

Laura Belin, editor of bleedingheartland.com provides her analysis on Podcast by George. Check out the podcast here:  podcastbygeorge.com

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Admiral Mike Franken Earns Key Endorsement

Support Admiral Michael Franken to defeat Chuck Grassley.  Check out his campaign website  https://frankenforiowa.com/.  You can also follow his campaign on Facebook and Twitter One of the most learned individuals we know, Nicholas Johnson, endorsed Mike Franken calling him one … Continue reading →

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How ‘Bout Those Oil Company Profits!

Letters to the editor are a powerful way to make sure your voice is represented in the media. Here’s one from Gary Sanders, long time progressive activist from Iowa City, published in the print version of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.  … Continue reading →

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