Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

The Second Amendment And The Gun Culture

by Ralph Scharnau The gun-control debate has emerged as one of the most contentious in American politics, pitting proponents of regulation against gun-rights advocates. Behind all of this is the Second Amendment. Ten years ago, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia … Continue reading

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Amber Gustafson, Democrat For Iowa Senate District 19

Amber is challenging Republican Sen. Jack Whitver of Ankeny.  From Amber’s campaign website: I am a Democrat, running in Iowa Senate District 19 for the honor of representing the residents of Ankeny, Alleman, Saylorville, Berwick, and parts of North Des … Continue reading

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Senate Democrats Release 2018 End Of Session Report

2018 End-of-Session Report The Democratic plan for 2018 calls for Putting Iowans First Investing in public schools & preventing more school closures Keeping job training & college affordable for all Iowans Making child care more affordable for working parents & … Continue reading

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Shame On The Republicans In The Iowa Legislature

Fetal heartbeat bill may signal the return of the reality of back alley abortion days. I don’t think I can do this subject justice. As a child, as a teenager and as a young man there were always stories of … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Gas Price Rise Eats Up Tax Cut Edition

Leave it to the Republicans. They claim that Americans will get a huge tax cut and have money falling out of their pockets. Back in February, Paul Ryan – that magnificent Speaker of the House – celebrated with a tweet … Continue reading

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China Refuses To Buy US Soybeans

No tariff is paid when you don’t buy the product. Well, here comes the blowback from the extremely ill-considered tariff threat that our Dear Leader made against China. Because China has made friends across the globe and has pockets full … Continue reading

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Laura Liegois For House District 91

Muscatine county has an exciting candidate for representative to the Iowa statehouse in Laura Liegois. House District 91 is in southeastern Iowa entirely within Muscatine county. District 91’s current person at the state house does not really represent the people … Continue reading

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Remembering May 4, 1970

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Three Key Issues Where You Can Still Make A Difference In This Session

Action alert from Rob Hogg: This is a quick email update to urge you to speak up over the next 48 hours with Governor Reynolds and legislators about three key issues where you can still make a difference in the … Continue reading

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Why The Farm Bill Was Drafted In Secret

Action Alert from Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) The House’s draft of the Farm Bill is nothing short of a disaster. Members of Congress have turned their backs on our independent farmers and everyday people. Tell your representative to throw … Continue reading

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