Democrats’ 3rd District Field Developing For 2018
Despite his comfortable victory in 2016, Democrats are eager to take another shot at Republican Congressman David Young. The Des Moines, Council Bluffs and Sout... Read more.
Breakout Stars From Iowa’s 2017 Legislative Session
The 2017 Iowa legislative session has been disheartening for many Democrats, progressives and people who care about a fair, just Iowa. But there is one silver... Read more.
The Dirty Dozen GOP Bills And How To Stop Them
Guest post from Senate Leader Rob Hogg Today, I am writing to ask you to help us stop a dozen bad bills from advancing out... Read more.
Camp Wellstone Activist Training For 2017 Launches in Iowa
Guest post from Chelsea Lepley Progressives in Iowa and around the country have taken note of the energy and enthusiasm of citizen gatherings, the size... Read more.
Republicans Waging Quiet War On Iowa’s Universities This Session
Guest post from Eric Saylor Statehouse Republicans have mounted several high-profile legislative attacks on their political opponents this session, Planned Pare... Read more.
Republicans Have Brought Authoritarian Rule To Iowa Statehouse
Guest post from former Senator Dennis Black I served 12 years in the Iowa House and 20 in the Iowa Senate, basically parts of Jasper... Read more.
That Was The Weirdest Thing I’ve Seen In Iowa Politics
I’ve watched as Donald Trump buzzed his helicopter directly over Hillary Clinton at the Iowa State Fair, then come back for a second pass. I’ve... Read more.
Republicans’ Toddler Militia Gun Bill Is Back
The Republican-controlled Legislature is on track to reward gun-fanatics with their dream agenda! Perhaps the most senseless piece of this legislation is the ... Read more.
Todd Prichard Promises A Fight To Win Back Blue Collar Voters
A packed room of nearly 100 Democratic activists in Des Moines’ Beaverdale neighborhood gave Todd Prichard a positive reception Tuesday night as chatter ... Read more.
Branstad Celebrates Behind Closed Doors With Koch Lobbyist
Governor Terry Branstad’s bill signing ceremony for the most anti-labor bill in recent Iowa history was reserved for a very special guest. Drew Klein, the... Read more.