It seems like Matt Whitaker has gone missing at the circus. To my knowledge, Whitaker, the Iowan who became acting …
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It seems like Matt Whitaker has gone missing at the circus. To my knowledge, Whitaker, the Iowan who became acting …
It’s not as ironic as it may seem, Gazette Insights’ youngest and most conservative staff writer writing a tribute to …
Editorial Fellow | David Chung How the Gaetz nomination was a win-win for the President-Elect Once again, President-Elect Donald Trump …
In the four years I have served as an editorial fellow for The Gazette, I have submitted column after column …
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In July 2011, after the biannual convention of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ,) an LGBTQ-affirming mainline protestant denomination in …
An email popped into my inbox Tuesday from Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, linking to a video she made about the …
Full disclosure: I am an evangelical Christian, and I voted for Donald Trump. Last fall, before the Iowa Caucuses, in …
“For many, especially women, it’s like living without a voice or future.” Soniya Azhman, a poet and journalist explains. “It …
Iowa Republican lawmakers have official stationery and email, and they’re not afraid to use them. Especially when some libs need …
In the 12 days since Donald Trump pulled off a stunning comeback victory, social media outlets have seen an abundance …
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