Save Iowa Families From Falling Off Childcare Cliff
Many Iowa Democrats have embraced raising the minimum wage as a major theme in their 2018 election campaigns. However, there hasn’t been sufficient discussion... Read more.
The Latest GOP Suppression Effort: The 2020 Census
The Trump administration’s plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census is their latest attempt to punish Democratic states. It’s another tactic in... Read more.
Pelosi Visit A Big Win For Polk County Democrats Fundraiser
The Polk County Democrats featured speaker for their spring fundraiser is a legend in the Democratic Party. Democratic Congressional Minority Leader Nancy Pelos... Read more.
As Millions March, Iowa GOP Passes “Super Second Amendment” Bill
Late last Wednesday, just three days before millions of Americans marched to end gun violence, the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature gave a dangerous gun g... Read more.
Will Automation Technology Bring About Universal Basic Income?
The rate of technological advance in automation is likely to cause businesses to jettison huge numbers of jobs in the near future. Robots are getting... Read more.
Fellow Republican Ron Corbett Slams Kim Reynolds’ Leadership
When Iowa Democrats criticize Governor Reynolds’ leadership, the public might assume it’s simply political bias. However, when an experienced and respected ... Read more.
Republicans Break Their Promise To Local Governments On Property Tax
Republicans made a pledge in their massive 2013 commercial and corporate property tax cuts that they would protect cities, counties and schools that lost revenu... Read more.
Iowa Law Enforcement Condemns GOP “Sanctuary Cities” Bill
Why do Iowa law enforcement leaders oppose the Iowa Republicans’ anti-immigrant bill? The bill, SF481 (the so-called sanctuary bill), threatens to withhold st... Read more.
Will The Congressional Blue Wave Begin Today?
Today’s special congressional election in Pennsylvania is incredibly important to both Democrats and Republicans. It gives Democrats another early test of the... Read more.
Senate Democrats Offer Bold Counter-Proposal To Trump Tax Scam
Democrats have received criticism that they don’t have a message and aren’t offering bold alternatives to the Republicans’ agenda. With the Republicans in... Read more.