2019
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Iowa Labor Union Workers Weigh In On 2020 Primary
Dave Stephen, a carpenter from Cedar Rapids, enjoyed his day off on Monday by attending the Hawkeye Area Labor Council’s Labor Day Picnic at Hawkeye Downs, where five presidential candidates mingled with the crowd. His wife, Margie Stephen, has already retired. She’s a long-time union member and former machinist. Dave hasn’t retired yet, he said…
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Finkenauer: “The Future Of Our State” Rests On Trade Fix
“Frustration” was the word Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer often used to describe the mood of her agricultural constituents during a trip throughout her district last week. On Wednesday, Finkenauer met with multiple groups of concerned farmers, manufacturers and ethanol producers, many of whom told her they were at their wits’ end with the president’s trade disputes…
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O’Rourke’s Labor, Trade Policies Envision Strong Future For Unions
Workers will be able to join a union if the want to under 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke’s six-point labor plan that he recently released while in Iowa. According to O’Rourke’s 21st Century Labor Contract that he will enact between workers, employers and the federal government, all workers: Will be able to join a…
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Ernst: Trump “Completely Rational” In Their Conversations
In tweets yesterday, President Donald Trump railed against former reality TV stars he hired and fired from his administration, called former FBI Director James Comey a “CROOKED COP,” congratulated Sean Hannity on his great “shoe” (he later corrected it to “show”) and said Fox News’ best shows were those that “are Fair (or great) to…
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Former Senator Tom Courtney Running To Reclaim Burlington Seat
Former state Sen. Tom Courtney announced today he will run to reclaim Senate District 44 for the Democrats, the southeast Iowa seat he held for 16 years. “After receiving amazing encouragement from many Southeast Iowans — including friends, neighbors and other concerned Iowans — I am running for the Iowa Senate again because I’m unhappy about the…
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The Consequences Of Killing The Virtual Caucus
After a year of planning, the Iowa Democratic Party’s virtual caucus will be scrapped by the DNC, the Des Moines Register reported late last night. Security concerns for the phone-in caucus option has led to too many doubts from the national committee, even though the system hadn’t even been fully built or tested yet. That…
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What Didn’t Work: Kirsten Gillibrand Exits The Primary
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has dropped out of the presidential race, and there is no longer any joy in the world. Well, maybe there’s still fun to be had on the campaign trail, but it will be difficult to match the enthusiasm and exuberance that Gillibrand brought to her candidacy. Indeed, it’s what confused many Iowans…
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New Castro Endorsers Emphasize Pledge To Fight For Everyone
Julian Castro, the former Secretary of Housing Urban Development under President Barack Obama, announced a new list of Iowa endorsements on Thursday. Four of the eight individuals have a connection to organizations advocating for Latinx Americans, particularly the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Those are: Jonathan Munoz, the LULAC Council 308 President Andrew…
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After Voter ID Law, ISU Students Win Effort On Student ID Cards
Iowa State University students won an important victory this month in their effort to fully exercise their right to vote on campus. It came in response to Republican-passed voter ID laws that made it more challenging for many Iowans — especially college students — to vote. In mid-August, the Iowa State University College Democrats announced…
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Cindy Axne: Out Of The Spotlight, Key To The Majority
Congresswoman Cindy Axne is not one of the House freshmen that national politics watchers follow on cable television, Instagram or on their Twitter feeds. But for Axne, that’s the way she likes it. While Axne’s staff will post images of her visits across the 3rd Congressional District, you won’t find her providing a play-by-play of…
