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State Representative Elesha Gayman at her desk in the Iowa House chamber in January 2007

What an Iowa House colleague taught me about the capacity to change


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State Auditor Rob Sand in July 2024 (photo by Greg Hauenstein)

A text poll tested these positive messages about Rob Sand


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Another Democratic overperformance as Angel Ramirez wins House district 78


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Governor Kim Reynolds listens to a question about Lutheran Services during a February 5, 2025 hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Iowa governor should not referee what is—or is not—secret


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Bad ideas shouldn't become bad laws


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First take on Kevin Techau's chances against Ashley Hinson in IA-02


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Grassley: "I just don't understand" why Hegseth texted family about Yemen strike


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Sign outside John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny (U.S. Department of Agriculture, via Wikimedia Commons)

John Deere betrays Iowa


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Is Iowa saying bye-bye to the separation of church and state?


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Senator Chuck Grassley listens to a question about Merrick Garland during a town hall meeting in Jefferson on April 17, 2025

Chuck Grassley finally admits why he blocked Merrick Garland


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photo of collapsed building courtesy of the city of Davenport

Debris in Davenport is gone, but the secrets remain


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Guidelines for Bleeding Heartland's 2026 Democratic primary coverage


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State Senator Mike Pike (center) speaks in favor of an amendment to the school chaplain bill in the Iowa Senate Education Committee on April 3, 2025

Iowa's school chaplain bill and Christian Nationalism


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photo provided by Nathan Sage's campaign

Meet Nathan Sage, the first Democrat running against Joni Ernst


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On Iowa school’s voucher law, claims about accountability don’t add up


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Rita Audlehelm and Noah Petersen

Important reminder: Free speech includes right to criticize government


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An Iowa legislative assistance plan


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Angel Ramirez and Bernie Hayes

Angel Ramirez, Bernie Hayes to face off in Iowa House district 78


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photo of Sue Dinsdale provided by the author

Tax breaks for the wealthy are far more wasteful than Medicaid


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Trump and the principles, teachings of three major faiths


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