2023
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Guest Post: Why Education About Queer Identities Matters
Hello, my name’s Keira O’Neill and I’m 14 years old. For the people on the opposing side of children getting education about queer people, you may be wondering why it’s important at all. I mean, adult LGBTQ+ only account for 7.2% of the U.S. population, right? And though that is true, 7.2% of 336 million…
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Trump’s Support Among Republicans Appears to Slip After Espionage Indictment
Less than two weeks after he was charged with 31 counts of violating the Espionage Act due to his mishandling of classified military and nuclear documents, former president Donald Trump’s support among Republican voters appears to be taking a hit. A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS has found that Trump’s support has declined following…
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The Most Popular Dog Names Of 2022 In Every State
Wag! ranked the top 10 most popular dog names in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C., based on data provided by its users.
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How Much of These Plant-Based Foods Have the Same Protein As Red Meat?
Thistle investigated how much of various plant-based foods you would have to eat to get the same amount of protein as from meat using data from My Food Data.
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Conspiratorial Warren County Auditor Suspends Potential Opponent
Interim Warren County Auditor and 2020 election denier David Whipple placed deputy auditor and potential challenger Kim Sheets on administrative leave for 60 days, according to KNIA News. Whipple has come under intense scrutiny for sharing conspiracy theories that assert the 9/11 attacks were fake, the 2020 election was fraudulent, and QAnon material. County auditors…
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Guest Post: Ways To Protect Reproductive Freedoms In Iowa
I write today with an urgent call to action to protect our reproductive freedoms. Iowans overwhelmingly support the right to choose—yet the battle has reached a critical point. While last week’s ruling narrowly upheld our right to abortion, we must confront the reality that there are still individuals who seek to limit our autonomy. They…
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White House Thanks Reynolds For Her Support Of ‘Bidenomics’
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced another $148 million in funding for broadband expansion on Monday, but neglected to note it was only made possible by a Biden administration policy she once ridiculed. However, White House Regional Communications Director Haris Talwar pointed this out on Twitter. “Great to see @IAGovernor continuing to support President Biden’s bold economic…
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One Big Reason for Workforce Shortage in Iowa? Lack of Child Care Options
Iowa has a well-documented problem with child care, particularly the availability of care and the cost of it—leading to impacts on Iowa’s workforce.
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Guest Post: Right-Wing Groups Hurting Iowa’s Public Schools
“Foundation in Education” was the motto on the Iowa quarter issued in 2004. In my thirty-seven years serving in Iowa public schools as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, I was so proud to be an educator in a state that valued education as much as this one. Yet, despite what the Iowa quarter says, our…
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The Cheapest Places To Save For a Wedding (This Iowa Metro is #12)
The average American wedding costs between $10,000 and $28,000. Some couples will spend up to $100,000 for a lavish event – or more. But the cost of a wedding doesn’t only depend on the couple and their tastes: It also depends on where you live, and where you intend to get married.
