Trump’s Retreat On Climate All About Political Tribalism
Trumps rejection of the Paris Climate Agreement isn’t based on the facts nor does his base need any facts to support his climate denial position.... Read more.
Democrats Should Go On Offense On Immigration
Democrats haven’t been nearly aggressive enough in promoting immigration. It’s another one of those progressive messages that Democrats have been too timid ... Read more.
Trump’s “America First” Policy A Gift To Dictators And Tyrants
President Trump’s bow to the Saudi Arabian King Salman is further evidence of Trump’s creepy attraction for some of the world’s worst dictators. In Trumpâ... Read more.
Right-Wing Media Giant Acquires Key Iowa TV Stations
Local Iowa television stations WHO in Des Moines and WQAD in Davenport could become considerably more politically conservative as a result of their acquisition ... Read more.
Activists Put Up Billboard To Call Out David Young On AHCA
A Beaverdale mom decided it was time to act when Congressman David Young flip-flopped and voted for the House Republicans’ Obamacare replacement. Young had vo... Read more.
Pottawattamie County Democrats Rebounding After Tough Losses
Council Bluffs Democrats have reorganized and reenergized following the devastating loss of the long-serving Senator Mike Gronstal. The former Iowa Senate major... Read more.
Iowa Students Suffering At Expense Of GOP Tax Giveaways
Education reviews of the Republicans’ mismanagement of the Iowa state budget has focused on the inadequate funding of K-12 schools. They actually brag about... Read more.
Over 70,000 Iowans Face Healthcare Crisis And Republicans Own It
Over 70,000 Iowans will lose their access to health care on January 1st, 2018. For all these thousands of Iowans this is an urgent emergency.... Read more.
Iowa Democrats Failing To Address Trade Issues For Rural Iowa
Trump’s campaign made anti-trade a key part of his political messaging. During the campaign he talked about unfair trade and outsourcing of American jobs. How... Read more.
Is It May 2018? Neighborhood Dem Groups Rapidly Expand
The enthusiasm and energy generated at last week’s newly formed neighborhood group, the Des Moines West Side Democrats, made it feel like the 2018 midterm... Read more.