Ty Rushing is the former Chief Political Correspondent for Iowa Starting Line. He is a trail-blazing veteran Iowa journalist, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and co-founder and president of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.
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Minnesota Gov. Walz Says Things Can Turn Around In Iowa
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave Iowa Democrats something that has been in short supply lately: Hope. Walz was in Des Moines on Friday for a joint press conference with the Iowa Democratic Party, including chair Rita Hart and Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst. While here, Walz talked about Minnesota’s legislative success and how Iowa…
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DeSantis Cuts Down On ‘Woke,’ But Slavery Fiasco Lingers
As I prepared to cover my fifth and sixth Ron DeSantis events on Thursday, I mentally prepared myself to start counting how many times I would hear the word “woke” come out of the mouth of the Florida governor and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful. I also prepared myself to hear about some random right-wing internet…
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Fed Rescue Plan ‘Funding Was A Lifeline’ Says Coralville Mayor
During the thick of the pandemic, among the issues that troubled Coralville Mayor Meghann Foster and other community leaders was figuring out how to make up for lost revenue while also trying to maintain city services many residents relied on. “We were very concerned with the impact that the pandemic was having on our more…
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The Iowa Woman Running To Protect Elections In Her County
At a time when no town seems safe from the nation’s ultra-divisive politics, Kimberly Sheets hopes that voters in Warren County will value an old-fashioned commitment to service and experience over partisanship in the upcoming special election for county auditor. Under an unusual set of circumstances, Sheets is running to lead an important local office…
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Ron DeSantis Says He Would Sign National Abortion Ban
If elected president, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would support a national six-week ban on abortion. The Sunshine State Republican who is seeking the 2024 GOP nomination confirmed he would support the nationwide abortion ban after former Fox News host Tucker Carlson asked him during the Family Leader Summit in Des Moines on Friday.…
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Mike Pence Tries To ‘Both Sides’ Jan. 6 Attack at Iowa Event
Former vice president and 2024 GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence was targeted by angry supporters of former President Donald Trump during the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol Building, but he now says he would not classify that event as an “insurrection.” Pence made the statement at Friday’s Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines…
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GOP Rep. Says Don’t Have Sex To Abortion Ban Opponents
Rep. Brad Sherman has a simple solution for people who want control over their own bodies: Don’t have sex! @iowastartingline Rep. Brad Sherman (R-Williamsburg) suggests people who want access to abortion care should just not have sex. “Everyone is free not to have sex. Maybe they shouldn’t have sex; it’s that simple. I will stand…
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Iowa GOP Passes New Abortion Ban During Special Session
In a one-day special session called just weeks after the Iowa Supreme Court ruled against their previous attempt to ban abortion, Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate rushed through yet another law to restrict reproductive freedoms. The newly-passed bill, expected to be quickly signed into law, will essentially ban abortion in Iowa at 6…
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Decorah Woman Shares Abortion Story To Sway GOP Lawmakers
Melanie Tietz and her husband were thrilled when they found out she was pregnant with their second child. The Decorah couple had their first child, a healthy baby boy, within two years of getting married and were ready to expand their family. “Due to my age, we were offered prenatal testing. The initial test came…
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Trump Attacks Kim Reynolds On Truth Social
Just a few weeks ago, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a public statement in support of Donald Trump after his federal indictment, but now the two Republicans seem to be on the outs after Trump publicly confirmed a rift Monday. On his Truth Social media platform, the former president “truthed” about Reynolds’ public neutrality during the…
