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We have a saying in right-wing politics that there is a stupid party and an evil party in the United …
It’s about that time in December when the traditional holiday classics are getting a little old. Here are some new …
A favorite talking point for Iowa Republicans this election season was that the media is biased against them. But in …
Last week was a big one for marijuana reform across the world. The United Nations narcotics commission voted to remove …
Republican U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst say fellow Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her election to Congress. But they …
So Iowa’s new impaired waters list came out this past week. It’s chock-full of ‘buts.” Some will proclaim progress. But …
If you thought Congress couldn’t get more partisan, or that trust in the election process couldn’t be lower, stay tuned. …
Gov. Kim Reynolds often talks of ‘balance” as she describes her approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protect lives and livelihoods. …
Polls consistently show that most Americans wear face masks when they’re in public. That has been true since slightly before …
So you’ve made it to Thanksgiving 2020. Congratulations. The festivities will be pared down this year, as we seek to …
I recently joked that I am the most prominent Iowa Republican to acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election. …
U.S. Sen Joni Ernst of Iowa is worried there are too many Democrats moderating Americans’ social media content. Congress this …
So former Iowa Gov. Chet Culver gave me a call this past week. He had ‘read with interest” last Sunday’s …
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