'Because we are all in this together'.

A guide to decode the country America has chosen to be.

My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural progressive point of view.

A weekly newsletter about how right-wing extremism has exploited the weaknesses in American journalism, and what we can do about it.

Writing about confluence of agriculture and environment from the heart of the big ag beast here in Iowa

News, opinions and ideas from the Quad-Cities, where the river runs east to west

The politics and culture of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.

Explains what is happening, and why in our turbulent era. Speaks truth to power. 1 written & 1 broadcast commentary/day 6x/week.

A creativity journal where I share ​explorations from my writing desk & art projects, plus snapshots from my daily life living in Turkiye as a neurodivergent mother of two Autistic sons. I'm a Latina artist & writer from rural Iowa now living in Ankara.

This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants.

A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.

A newsletter on politics and culture, money and power -- telling the truth without fear -- from Anand Giridharadas