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As a teacher with over 15 years of classroom teaching, I have experienced many children who can be aggressive and …
Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Legislature are once again advancing legislation to fill significant gaps in high-speed internet coverage in …
When the story broke of Sen. Joni Ernst’s experience with sexual violence and domestic abuse last year, I felt her …
The Iowa Policy Project issued a report and news release on Feb. 14 where it claims that Gov. Kim Reynolds’ …
Close to thirty years have passed, but the day my husband held our daughter hostage while threatening me will always …
As a former police officer, military officer, and federal prosecutor, I support a constitutional amendment to restore voting eligibility to …
Oftentimes I forget; I forget what it was like to not have any money. I went through some years with …
Every four years Iowa takes a beating from the 49 states that aren’t reporting first-in-the-nation presidential primary results. Arguments include …
In 2017, I and other families, lobbied at the state Capitol against the Medical Malpractice Cap Bill, limiting non-economic damages …
I recently sat across a table from a legislative sub-committee of three Iowa lawmakers shaking and holding back tears as …
When Iowans voted in 2010 to create the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund through a constitutional amendment, it …
As a child, I wondered why as black people we had the Negro national anthem. ‘Lift every voice and sing, …
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