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The best fried chicken in Des Moines, according to our readers
Are you a fried chicken fanatic looking for the best fried chicken joints in Des Moines? Well, look no further!
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More than memes: Gen Z Iowa voter says she’s ‘ready to see change’
Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris assumed the role of Democratic nominee for president, one Gen Z Iowa voter says she feels more hope than ever ahead of the November election. Viral trends on social media, including posts themed “Brat summer,” the new Charlie XCX album the Harris campaign took inspiration from, and “Kamalanomenon,” a…
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VIDEOS: Why Iowa Democrats are endorsing Kamala Harris
Iowa Democrats unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, which she now has the official Democratic nomination for. State Rep. Adam Zabner (D-Iowa City) explains why he and other Iowa Democrats are backing VP Harris in her presidential run. @iowastartingline State Rep. Adam Zabner (D-Iowa City) explains why he and other Iowa Democrats are…
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6 times Kamala Harris wore clothing with a hidden meaning
Kamala Harris has mastered turning women’s fashion into a subtle power play. Here are six ways she’s done it, plus tips for how you can do it, too.
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Vice president candidates present stark contrast on voting issues
Vice president candidates present stark contrast on voting issues. Here’s what you need to know about Tim Walz and JD Vance.
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Major drugmakers capped cost of asthma inhalers at $35 per month after investigation from Democrats
AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, and GlaxoSmithKline all agreed to cap the price of asthma inhalers earlier this year following an investigation by a Democratic-led Senate Committee.
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A chief architect of Project 2025 is ready to shock Washington if Donald Trump wins a second term
A chief architect of Project 2025 — the controversial conservative blueprint to remake the federal government — Vought is likely to be appointed to a high-ranking post in a second Trump administration. And he’s been drafting a so-far secret “180-Day Transition Playbook” to speed the plan’s implementation to avoid a repeat of the chaotic start…
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here’s what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
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20-foot inflatable IUD in Iowa draws attention to attacks on birth control
An inflatable IUD that has toured the country and been mentioned by ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ and ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ stopped in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines this week.
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What about worker rights? Here’s what Tim Walz has done
Picking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signals something big: Worker rights, and pro-worker policies, are back at the forefront of Democratic politics. On Tuesday morning, Vice President Kamala Harris picked Walz as her running mate—arguably a progressive pick, given the laws Walz has signed as governor that have propelled Minnesota into an escape state for many…
