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Two Iowa Democrats Stand Up To Kid Kaufmann

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Trish Nelson

I hope other Iowa Democratic legislators in Des Moines take a lesson. Walking out on Bobby Kaufmann, Johnson county Democrats Rep. Amy Nielsen, D-North Liberty and Rep. Adam Zabner, D-Iowa City, got a headline that simply pointing out to Rs … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Want To Lower Costs, Raise Wages

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Legislative Democrats Weekly Press Conference – Please share. Follow House Democrats on Facebook   Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa House Democrats introduced a legislative policy package to lower costs for Iowans today at the State Capitol as a part of … Continue reading →

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Christina Bohannan’s Common Sense Approach to Abortion

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Roe v. Wade was America’s compromise on abortion and a large majority of Americans support its protections. When the 45th president appointed three U.S. Supreme Court justices during his term, his intention was clear: overturn Roe v. Wade and create … Continue reading →

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Legislative Goals For The Greater Good

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: This post was written by Mike Jacobsen who is an Iowa County Democrat. It is full of the kind of hope and common sense Democrats have in abundance. The post is published on Blog for Iowa with permission … Continue reading →

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Clean Water: Are Iowans Getting What We Paid For?

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Rep. Chuck Isenhart represents House District 72 in the Iowa legislature. This article is from his constituent newsletter. For more information about Rep. Isenhart, click here. To subscribe directly to his newsletter, click here. More than 75 people … Continue reading →

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C02 Pipelines And Iowa

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I’m encouraged to see more and more progressives on Substack, YouTube, podcasting, running for office, writing letters to the editor and finding new ways to be heard.  Let’s support progressive voices by following, liking, sharing, re-posting, donating and volunteering for … Continue reading →

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Iowa High School Democrats

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Paul Deaton

One of the issues discussed at an Aug. 17 meeting in Shueyville, with representatives of the Iowa House Democrats, was registering high school students to vote. There are processes and conflicts in doing so within some school districts. To hear … Continue reading →

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People Over Politics Comes To House District 91

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Paul Deaton

On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Iowa House Democrats People Over Politics tour of conservative districts came to House District 91. About 20 people, all residents of the district, attended the town hall-style meeting at the Shueyville Community Center. About all … Continue reading →

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No Off-Years

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Paul Deaton

The Johnson County Democrats created a political campaign called “No Off-Years.” In a recent email, State Senator Zach Wahls explained: I’m reaching out to invite you to join our “No Off-Years” campaign – a movement that goes beyond the elections … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Konfrst Goes On Offense On Iowa Press

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Trish Nelson

I would say House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst killed it on this weekend’s edition of Iowa Press. I hope that those of you who have said you no longer watch the show because it is worthless or too frustrating, will … Continue reading →

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