Elections
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Opinion: The biggest factor the polls aren’t showing: People.
The biggest factor the polls aren’t showing is people. People volunteering. People talking with people. People rising. And, importantly, people who care deeply about real issues that lower costs for families and boost the economy – and importantly, people who also want less vitriol, racism, misogyny, and hate.
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Treat yourself: 2024 Election Day freebies and discounts
Here’s a look at some of the freebies and deals you can sport on Election Day this year.
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This election, what did we learn from our past?
State Sen. Janice Weiner says at the conclusion of the 2024 presidential election our country will have answered an important question about what we’ve learned. In a matter of days, Americans will be presented with a question. The way in which we collectively answer that question will determine the course of our immediate, and perhaps…
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Guest post: It’s not too late to remember who we are this election, Iowans
Something has changed in Iowa. But we can remember to love our neighbors again. Pastor Kyle says, “Now turn to and extend the peace of Christ to your neighbor: ‘The peace of Christ be with you. And also, with you.’” This moment—where congregants turn left and right and greet the person next to them—has always…
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Don’t panic: Here’s how to vote last minute in Iowa
Have you voted yet? If you haven’t, don’t worry—you still have time to vote last minute!
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Iowa counties may have illegally processed ‘mass voter challenges’
A vendor says some Iowa counties are processing systematic voter challenges shortly before an election, an action that would violate state and federal law. The ACLU is raising the alarm. And records show, the Iowa Secretary of State is “strongly suggesting” those counties reverse course. The national ACLU and the ACLU of Iowa say counties…
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SOS Pate encouraged new citizens to vote. Now, he’s challenging their ballots
For years, Secretary of State Paul Pate told naturalized citizens to register to vote. But two weeks ahead of this year’s presidential election, he’s telling election officials to challenge the ballots of many of those same people who have since become citizens. Ten years ago, Secretary of State Paul Pate celebrated Constitution Day at a…
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Iowa challenges US citizens’ ability to vote
Iowa’s Republican Secretary of State has challenged a list of people he claims are ineligible to vote. Iowa Starting Line spoke with one person on that list, a US citizen who wonders why the state is challenging his right to vote. Just one day before the 2023 local election, Orçun Selçuk, an immigrant from Turkey,…
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Guest post: I’m voting for strong, fully-funded public schools
We need strong, fully-funded public schools. The future of our communities—and our state—depends on it.
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Education has motivated Rep. Sue Cahill’s private and political life
Sue Cahill is dedicated to education and representing the voices of Iowans in the Iowa House.
