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How Iowa’s ‘religious freedom’ law could be used to discriminate

March 4, 2024

Legalized discrimination on religious grounds could be a major consequence of Iowa’s new “religious freedom” bill when Gov. Kim Reynolds signs it into law. During the Iowa Senate debate on this legislation, Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City), one of Iowa’s three Jewish legislators, said this legislation would be a “blank check for discrimination.” She is…

How Iowa’s ‘religious freedom’ law could be used to discriminate

Millions of workers could get more benefits under new Biden policy

January 10, 2024

The new Labor Department rule could help millions more workers get access to benefits like overtime pay, unemployment insurance, Social Security benefits, employer-offered health insurance, the minimum wage, and paid sick days.

Millions of workers could get more benefits under new Biden policy

Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America

October 28, 2024

Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.

Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America

3 key moments from Miller-Meeks, Bohannan debate

October 22, 2024

Catch up on last night’s Iowa PBS debate featuring U.S. Rep Mariannette Miller-Meeks and challenger Christina Bohannan. Iowa Starting Line digs into three key moments.

3 key moments from Miller-Meeks, Bohannan debate

Which Iowa Teams Will Make It?

March 15, 2024

Your weekly Iowa news roundup Share with a friend Too intoxicated for St. Patrick’s Day weekend? Get a free ride home here. It’s Friday, Mar. 15, 2024. Hey folks, it’s Amie, and it’s March Madness time! St. Patrick’s Day is also NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday (both men’s and women’s basketball). So grab a…

Biden’s 2025 budget prioritizes lowering costs for families, taxing the rich

March 13, 2024

The president’s budget includes proposals to lower childcare costs, create a paid family leave program, lower drug costs, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare—all by raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

Biden’s 2025 budget prioritizes lowering costs for families, taxing the rich

Courier Newsroom SMS Terms of Service

October 20, 2023

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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals

December 20, 2024

Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.

2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals

9 Iowa hockey teams to check out

September 30, 2024

Check out one of these 9 Iowa hockey teams near you.

Submitting an Op-Ed

February 13, 2024

Iowa Starting Line Opinion Editorial Guidelines for Submission Mission: Iowa Starting Line publishes opinion pieces that connect politics and policy to people’s lives—especially at the state and local level. An essential part of our coverage and to democracy at-large is the opinions of our constituents, lawmakers, political action groups, labor unions, and local business owners.…

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