2016

The two multi-billionaire petrochemical moguls, David and Charles Koch, have committed to spend nearly $1 billion in the 2016 election to drive their extreme agenda. That agenda includes union busting, opposition to environmental protections, climate denial and the repeal of Obamacare. The “Kochtopus” refers to the network of tentacles extending from various anonymous dark money…

Leadership of the Iowa Democratic Party will soon be up for the taking. The opportunities aren’t simply limited to who becomes the next state party chair, however. Many local offices could use a fresh new face in the running. So too could major county parties. Incumbents long rumored to aim for higher office could finally…

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has unveiled a comprehensive mental health policy she said would assure that the 40 million people with mental health issues would get quality treatment. “Hillary’s plan will integrate our mental and physical health care problems,” her campaign said in a statement. “Her goal is that within her time in office, Americans…

Jim Mowrer, a lifelong Iowan, has an astonishing record of military service. First as part of a unit that served the longest tour in Iraq followed by a game-changing position at the Pentagon. He thoroughly understands what is needed to keep Iowans and Americans safe in a dangerous world. As a veteran he has a…

It seems all the targeted Republican state senate candidates had a big TV shoot recently, as they’ve all posted their first ads online in the past few weeks. The ads themselves are so-so at best, but you rarely see very creative TV spots at the statehouse level. Each starts with the candidate talking directly to the…

The Clinton campaign released a video today featuring Iowa’s Ruline Steininger, a 103-year-old Hillary Clinton supporter born before women achieved the right to vote. In it, Ruline explains what Clinton’s candidacy means to her and women around the country. The Pleasant Hill resident garnered considerable media attention back during the Iowa Caucus and was even followed on caucus night…

The Republican Party leadership has become obsessed with inventing Democratic scandals by ignoring or twisting the facts. Reality is based on provable facts, which Republicans seem to abhor when it inconveniently conflicts with their beliefs. Their latest tall tale is to fabricate numerous scandals out of one of the most effective and respected global charities…