Politics

WATCH: Iowa Republicans want to make horse dewormer over-the-counter for human use


Iowa politicians want to make horse dewormer, or ivermectin, available over the counter for human use—not because the science changed, but because they think it’s good politics. There’s a pattern here connecting it to apricot pits, Steve McQueen, and sickness profiteers who are making a mint off our fears.

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  • Zachary Oren Smith is your friendly neighborhood reporter. He leads Starting Line’s political coverage where he investigates corruption, housing affordability and the future of work. For nearly a decade, he’s written award-winning stories for Iowa Public Radio, The Des Moines Register and Iowa City Press-Citizen. Send your tips on hard news and good food to zach@new.iowastartingline.com.