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This Gen-Z Iowan is voting to save lives from gun violence
Ingrid Alg-Liening is voting because she has watched her family, friends, classmates, and many Americans fall victim to gun violence throughout her life. As a first-time voter who has spent years advocating for gun violence prevention efforts, she is more than ready to head to the polls in November. Alg-Liening is the Executive Director of…
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How to skip the crowds when you vote in 2024
If you’re worried about interacting with a bunch of people when you go to the polls to vote this year, you don’t have to be. In fact, voting is generally low-interaction, but if you really want to talk to as few people as possible, you have some options.
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What is an absentee ballot and how do I get one this year?
A step-by-step guide to getting and using an absentee ballot in Iowa. If you want to vote, but you don’t have the time or ability to go to your polling location for whatever reason, an easy solution is to get an absentee ballot. In Iowa, the process involves a few steps, but let’s start with…
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First time voting in Iowa? Here’s everything you need to know
If it’s your first time voting in Iowa, here’s what you need to know to make your vote count.
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Voting 101: How to vote by mail in Iowa in 2024
From registering to vote to requesting a ballot and every deadline, here’s everything you need to know about how to vote absentee—or vote by mail—in Iowa.
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Miller-Meeks took money from insulin maker, then voted against insulin caps
For years, Miller-Meeks took thousands from pharmaceutical companies, and she received $1,000 from an insulin manufacturer on the day she voted against a bill to cap insulin prices. Before voting against a bill that would cap insulin costs and allow the government to negotiate Medicare drug costs, Republican Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa’s First…
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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.
