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From the Desk of State Senator Weiner
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Janice Weiner latest constituent newsletter: First, I want to say thank you – thanks for following along, paying attention, and being involved. Thanks to my caucus and our outstanding caucus staff – we all work … Continue reading
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Tagged #iowademocrats, Iowa legislative session 2026
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Poll: Iowa Democrat Already Within Margin Of Error
“I think there certainly is a growing recognition of what we had with Tom Miller as a dignified, not particularly partisan attorney general, and we see the contrast now. Iowans are simply not taking the Attorney General position for granted … Continue reading
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Tagged #Democrats2026, #iowademocrats, Iowa Attorney General Race 2026, Nate Willems
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Will Iowa Be An Authoritarian State Or A Democracy State?
“There are no longer blue states and red states. There are now authoritarian states and democracy states – Stacey Abrams, founder, Fair Fight Action The flailing MAGA-Republican party along with their lord and savior Donald Trump, are doing everything they … Continue reading
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Tagged #electionstealing, #votesuppression, #votingrights, authoritarianism
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Democratic Primary Debate Turek v Wahls
In case you missed it, be sure and watch the debate between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls. I will post some commentary about it at a later time. They agree on most issues but their differences were also highlighted.
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Tagged Iowa, Iowa US Senate race, Josh Turek, Zach Wahls
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LWV Supervisor Candidate Forum District 1
Good discussion about county government and how recent changes may affect voters and priorities. Interesting even if you do not live in Johnson county. The only counties in Iowa forced to change to electing supervisors by district instead of at … Continue reading
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Tagged #northliberty, county government, gerrymandering, Johnson county supervisors election
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LWV Candidate Forums: Johnson County Board Of Supervisors
The three counties in Iowa that house regents universities – Johnson, Black Hawk and Story, have been forced by the Iowa legislature to elect county supervisors by district instead of at-large. Voters in the three counties sued to stop the … Continue reading
Good Luck With That, Republicans
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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May Day Events In Iowa
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
Iowa Republicans Turning Back The Clock On Equal Opportunity
Senate approves bill stripping references to affirmative action from Iowa law by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 29, 2026 Controversial legislation stripping numerous references to affirmative action from state law and eliminating training requirements related to racial and culture … Continue reading
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Deadline For Iran War Looming
This letter from Ed Flaherty was published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette April 25. [BFIA editor’s note: There appears to be some discrepancy as to the actual date the War Powers Resolution kicks in. Some sources say May 1st] What … Continue reading
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