Tag Archives: Roe v. Wade

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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Making Life Harder For Iowa Women

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Paul Deaton

When the U.S. Supreme Court decided Roe vs. Wade in 1973, I was a junior at university. I reread the decision after retirement in 2009, along with dissenting opinions and some of the briefs. I know exactly one thing about … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: 50th Anniversary Of Roe v. Wade Edition

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Dave Bradley

PBS Newshour – a quick history of abortion in the US – 8:35: Also a little more detailed version from an NPR segment on a podcast from earlier this week.  Seems that outlawing abortion was a business decision for doctors … Continue reading →

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Franken Hits Grassley’s Lack Of Respect For Service Members

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Dave Bradley

From a Franken fund raising email: Grassley must apologize to every veteran The attacks from Chuck Grassley keep coming. “The most liberal nominee in Iowa Senate history” “Radical” “Socialist” Gotta love it! Chuck Grassley doesn’t know what to say about … Continue reading →

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Supporting Access To Abortion After Dobbs

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Paul Deaton

In the Des Moines Register Iowa Poll released on Sunday, “A majority of Iowans – 60% – say abortion should be legal in most or all cases, at a time when the state’s Republican lawmakers have new freedom to restrict … Continue reading →

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Next Week Shaping Up To Be Memorable

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Next week is shaping up potentially to be memorable. Pay attention! The January 6th Select Committee is scheduled to hold eight live hearings beginning next Thursday. Some will be held during prime time. We can probably expect some major headlines … Continue reading →

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Iowa Voices On The Repeal of Roe v. Wade

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Recently we posted an Al Franken podcast about the leaked SCOTUS draft on Roe v. Wade. In the podcast Al discussed why the founding fathers didn’t mention abortion in the constitution —  or women for that matter. We heard from … Continue reading →

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Al Franken On Why Founding Fathers Didn’t Mention Abortion

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Al the comedian.

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Republican Party Surrenders To TFG

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Dave Bradley

Now that primary season is upon us throughout the land, it is very interesting to see that what was once the Republican Party is being primaried out of existence by its one time leader, the previous president. Just Tuesday, The … Continue reading →

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Watch Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate Debate

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Trish Nelson

ICYMI – Lots of good stuff here. All are quality candidates. Strong statement by Abby Finkenauer – “If you are a state legislator you do not belong in my doctor’s office or a doctor’s office of women across this country. … Continue reading →

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