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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…
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Who is Tim Walz? What to know about Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president
As governor of Minnesota, Walz has made school lunches free for all students, created a paid family and medical leave program, increased public school funding, legalized recreational marijuana, and made abortion a fundamental right under state law.
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Hawkeye legends: 10 famous University of Iowa alumni
Explore the stories of 10 legendary University of Iowa alumni, from Ashton Kutcher and Caitlyn Clark to Tennessee Williams.
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Here’s why Iowa students won’t have new Title IX protections
Iowa students, including transgender and nonbinary children, will not enjoy new federal Title IX protections at school because Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, a Republican, sued over them in federal court. On Aug. 1, the Title IX expanded rules went into effect for 24 states across the country, but not Iowa and the other 25…
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Guest Post: We need a transparent livestock market to save family farms
Family farmers I know say we’ve been under the thumb of corporate ag bosses and the big meatpackers for too long. Political affiliation doesn’t seem to matter—they all agree something needs to be done to make our agriculture and livestock markets more open, fair and transparent. And right now, family farm cattle producers are organizing…
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Republicans keep lying about ‘post-birth’ abortions and ‘abortion up until birth.’ Here’s the reality.
For decades, Republicans have spread misinformation — and outright lies — about abortions later in pregnancy, while also spreading conspiracy theories about nonexistent “post-birth” abortions. Here, we separate fact from fiction.
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Abortion ban: What impacts Iowans can expect going forward
With Iowa’s abortion ban in place, Iowans can expect similar outcomes other states with abortion bans have.
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The 4 best BBQ joints in the Des Moines metro, according to readers
From tender smoked beef and pork to mouth-watering sauces, the best BBQ joints in Des Moines offer a little slice of Midwest meat perfection.
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Kamala Harris supports major changes to Supreme Court
Harris and President Biden are calling on Congress to establish term limits and a more binding, enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court justices. “These popular reforms will help to restore confidence in the Court, strengthen our democracy, and ensure no one is above the law,” Harris said.
