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Stupidest new idea in journalism: a ‘bias meter’

What We Need Out of the DNC

A bi-partisan critique on Sen. Ernst and her proposed cuts.

U.S. Sen. Ernst is cutting what I give thanks for.

Is Iowa now 'The First State in the Nation' to upturn assumptions about Trump support?

My Substack Summer

Shootings now compete with the ringing of the school bell as another year begins. Iowa needs to do more than have more shooting drills.

Preparation for the Debate..and the next 63 days.

What is so special about the new Democratic ticket?

Unity-- Is 'unity' in today's world only found in the eye of the beholder?

Words of insight on disaffected Americans from a 1972 Sydney Harris column (I originally posted in June). Amended with post-election insight from David Brooks, NYT and Sen. Bernie Sanders

3 Dissents and 4 Constructive Solutions

Political and life lessons learned from dog lovers

Turning the page on book banners

Introduction to Law and Ethics 101

A.G. Brenna Bird’s Judgment is Now on Trial.

Wise advise for followers of political journalism

GOP lawmakers abandon Iowa's civil rights legacy

Let Iowa's neediest children have access to the largest summer benefits, across the widest scope, to the greatest in need. Or offer crumbs

Iowa Can and Must Learn from Perry.

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