Johnston School Board Postpones Approving an Equity Audit
After several contentious meetings about the issue, the Johnston School Board voted 1-6 on Monday on an approval of a district equity audit, postponing a... Read more.
Chuck Grassley Voted Against Getting Dark Money Out Of Politics
Sen. Chuck Grassley and his Republican Senate colleagues all voted against a bill to get dark money out of elections on Thursday. The most significant... Read more.
Iowa Democrats Pitch Themselves As Real Party Of Freedom At Steak Fry
From classrooms in public schools to doctors’ offices, from marriage equality to expanding voting access, accessible child care and action on climate change, ... Read more.
Hinson Now Backs National Abortion Ban, Reverses States-First Stance
Like many Republicans on the ballot this fall, Rep. Ashley Hinson’s views on whether Iowans should control their own reproductive health care rights are q... Read more.
Graham Confirms Re-Electing Grassley Means National Abortion Ban Vote
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina on Tuesday introduced a nationwide abortion ban in the Senate. Though the ban won’t move forward in the Democratic-contr... Read more.
Johnston School Board Members Spar Over Diversity Audit
A proposed diversity audit initiated by the Johnston School District’s former diversity, equity, and inclusion director is being called into question by three... Read more.
Students, Parents Raise Concerns Over Threats, DEI Position At Johnston Meeting
Recent threats of violence at Johnston schools and the necessity for a director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) were items students and parents addre... Read more.
Where Chuck Grassley And Mike Franken Stand On Legal Weed
Polls show that Iowans’ support of legalizing recreational marijuana has reached new highs, but where do Iowa’s two US Senate candidates stand on th... Read more.
Judge Turns Down Request To Block Linn-Mar’s Gender Policy
US District Court Judge C.J. Williams has denied the request seven Linn-Mar parents made to block the enforcement of Linn-Mar School District’s policy support... Read more.
Deidre DeJear Gets National Pro-Choice Group Endorsement
NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsed Deidre DeJear for Iowa governor on Thursday. “Iowa needs Deidre DeJear, a leader who will boldly fight for reproductive free... Read more.