No Apology Necessary As We Move Democratic Party Forward
Guest post from Dylan Funk I keep hearing the two major camps in the Democratic Party, the Clinton supporters and the Sanders supporters, say that... Read more.
Jim Lykam Handily Wins Special Election In Davenport
Democrats boosted their number of state senators to 20 for the upcoming legislative session tonight, thanks to State Representative Jim Lykam’s victory in... Read more.
Many Important Topics Missing From IDP Chair Discussion
Some people fear a vacuum of power post-election, but the wide-open race for IDP chair has generated some much-needed discussion over what has gone wrong... Read more.
A Plea For Unity In The Iowa Democratic Party
Editor’s note: At the September Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) State Central Committee (SCC) meeting a resolution was introduced to oppose the Dakota Access Pip... Read more.
The Political Party Endorses Kurt Meyer For IDP Chair, Praises Eadon And Weaver Too
Last week seven of the eight candidates for IDP Chair attended a forum hosted by The Political Party, a relatively new group that’s encouraging millennia... Read more.
New Letters Show Kim Reynolds’ Medicaid Privatization Is Falling Apart
Just one week ago Senate Democrats pressed Iowa officials at an oversight meeting how the state was saving all the money it claimed on the... Read more.
In Iowa Jason Kander Pitches Path Forward For Democrats
After a year of terrible losses, Democrats around the country have been searching for a handful of silver linings and moral victories to give them hope... Read more.
Four Vice Chair Candidates Compete Early For Party Role
State Central Committee members heard from eight candidates looking to be the next Iowa Democrats chair at their meeting this Saturday. They also saw speeches... Read more.
Lessons From Space For Lawmakers On School Funding
I have reached the age where I don’t particularly enjoy being reminded I’m getting old. Another reminder came last week and hit close to home... Read more.
Ron Corbett Looks To Challenge Kim Reynolds For Iowa Governor
In a radio interview this morning with Simon Conway on WMT Radio, Republican Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett announced he will not seek reelection for mayor.... Read more.