2019
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Booker’s New Labor Plan Boosts Organizing Rights, Equal Pay
In the midst of the largest United Auto Worker strike in more than a decade, Senator Cory Booker released a plan this morning to bolster unions and protect worker’s rights. The plan includes strengthening collective bargaining rights for Iowa’s 129,000 workers who are represented by a union, raise the minimum wage to $15 to benefit…
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Amy Klobuchar Moves Up In Latest Iowa Poll
Amy Klobuchar may have an extra bounce in her step as she heads into this weekend’s big Polk County Democrats Steak Fry event. A poll put out this morning by Focus On Rural America has her moving into 5th place in the Iowa Caucus, leap-frogging fellow senator Kamala Harris. The poll, conducted by David Binder…
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Warren’s Anti-Corruption Proposal Targets Judicial Misconduct
In her anti-corruption plan rolled out Monday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes aim at the underbelly of the federal government’s top institutions and the behind-the-scenes ways they often work. Broadly, her goal is to identify, document and eliminate conflicts of interest clouding leaders’ decision-making, and strengthen punishments for those who break the rules. “The goal of…
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Ep114: Tulsi Gabbard Interview And Debate Strategy With Booker Manager
Pat Rynard sits down to discuss this week’s Iowa Caucus happenings with Josh Cook, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joins for an interview on Saudi Arabia and Cory Booker’s campaign director Addisu Demissie joins to talk about debate prep.
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UFCW To Host A Presidential Candidate Forum In Des Moines
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union will host a 2020 presidential candidate forum in Des Moines October 13, along with one in the Detroit area on September 29. Confirmed presidential candidates for either event include Senator Michael Bennet, Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Cory Booker, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie…
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Elizabeth Warren Is Fighting For The Big, Structural Change Iowa Needs
Guest piece from State Representative Lindsay James of Dubuque. One evening last fall, as I finished up a long day of knocking doors in my race for the state House, I welcomed an offer to sit down with a voter on his porch steps. After we introduced ourselves, he shared his story. Having worked two…
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Tulsi Gabbard: U.S. “One Spark Away” From War With Iran
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s worst fears are coming true. In tweets and top official statements this weekend, the Trump White House seems like it’s inching its way toward a conflict with Iran after drone strikes from an unknown source knocked out half of Saudi Arabia’s oil production. Rebels in Yemen took public credit, but there’s suspicion…
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The Most Interesting Project In Iowa Is Happening In Jefferson
Just a few years ago, Jefferson, Iowa was like most other rural communities: aging, declining in population, struggling to attract workers. Young people were moving away to start their careers. Even nine months ago, there were no technical training programs in the area. Fast forward to last week, and Jefferson, with a population of just…
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Sanders To Unveil Housing Plan, Advocates Push For Debate Questions
Another top-tier Democratic hopeful has released a detailed plan addressing the nation’s shortage of affordable homes as housing advocates push for even more coverage on the topic on debate stage. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rolled out an affordable housing strategy preview Saturday at an event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The announcement came after the third…
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Steve King: Oil Industry Has President Trump’s Ear
Steve King criticized the Trump Administration Monday afternoon on their pro-oil industry stances, saying even former Chief of Staff John Kelly had “petroleum lobby” talking points taken to heart in past meetings. Farmers were questioning King at a Northwest Iowa town hall on why Donald Trump approved 31 waivers allowing refiners to forgo ethanol blending…
