Category Archives: Kim Reynolds

The Trump-Putin Network

 The Lincoln Project (2 minutes): A most interesting article in Thursday’s Guardian explores the deep ties between associates of the former president and the Kremlin with current leader Vladimir Putin. This is information that has been out in the cyber … Continue reading

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Iowa Has A Choice For Governor

 In a rather surprising editorial in the Des Moines Register last week John and Terri Hale wrote about encounters with former Iowans at various places around the country. After some banter, they said, a common theme came up: An example: … Continue reading

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Staff Short? Give ‘Em More Work

Covid Kim has had some really strange responses to what is being described as a workforce shortage. The responses have ranged from cutting unemployment insurance early to attempt to force people in desperation to take any job, offering a whopping … Continue reading

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Incompetent? You Get To Give The Republican Response

Iowa’s governor is about to join a non-illustrious list of persons who seemed to have disappeared into the ether – those who give the opposition response to the State of the Union (SOTU) address. Most of those who get pushed … Continue reading

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“Legitimate Political Discourse”

I frequently check in on Robert Reich’s Inequality Media. His videos are dedicated to how working folks and the poor are getting screwed in this country.  This week his focus was a bit different. He focused on the absolutely insane … Continue reading

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About That State Surplus

Kim Reynolds gave the “State of the State” address the other night. One of her points of pride during the speech was her claim that Iowa’s budget was $1.25 Billion to the good. Of course it was a center point … Continue reading

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Standing up to Gov. Reynolds – People’s Condition of the State Events

We’re tired of hearing Governor Reynolds and her fellow corporate sellouts tell us how they see Iowa’s future. That’s why Iowans are joining together for the People’s Condition of the State events across Iowa. Will you join us? (Events listed … Continue reading

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Quick Comments On Iowa Stories From Progress Iowa

A couple of emails that we received from the watchdogs at Progress Iowa. Funny how the press releases from the governor’s office are often reported without comment by Iowa’s mainstream media. Progress Iowa often fills in the holes: First from … Continue reading

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Covid Kim Battles The Public Good

I had a dental appointment this week. Thanks to the Covid-19 it was my first visit in 2 years. I do not like to put so much space between dental visits. I go to the U of Iowa Dental School. … Continue reading

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Iowa’s Top Turkey? Covid Kim!

Progress Iowa <press@progressiowa.org> For Immediate Release: November 24, 2021 Contact: Ivy Beckenholdt, press@progressiowa.org Fowl Record Earns Gov. Kim Reynolds ‘Turkey of the Year’ Award Des Moines, Iowa — Citing her ‘fowl’ record of mismanagement and policy failures, Progress Iowa today … Continue reading

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