Politics
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How we got here: Iowa’s abortion ban was years in the making
Well before the Iowa Supreme Court ended an injunction that blocked the state’s near-total abortion ban from taking effect, anti-abortion activists and Republican lawmakers—including Gov. Kim Reynolds—laid a foundation for the ruling. Sen. Pam Jochum remembers what it was like to live in Iowa when abortion was still illegal outside of extreme circumstances. “When I…
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A stream of lies: 5 of Trump’s biggest lies in the presidential debate
Donald Trump delivered 90 minutes of lie after lie after lie on Thursday, spreading crazy conspiracy theories about babies being aborted after birth, lies about his felony conviction, and brazen falsehoods about drug costs, taxes, and Social Security.
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Trump’s policies would cause inflation to surge, economists say
If elected, Donald Trump has vowed to implement a 10% tariff on imports, deport undocumented immigrants who make up a huge percentage of the agricultural and construction industries, and cut corporate taxes. Experts say these plans would be inflationary and cost Americans thousands of dollars per year.
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Miller-Meeks, a doctor, makes up fake Biden drugs accusation on live TV
Is Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks using the Biden drug hoax as a way to appeal to MAGA voters? Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) alleged that President Joe Biden will be on drugs during Thursday’s presidential debate with Donald Trump, further spreading a right-wing conspiracy theory that started around Biden’s State of the Union address. Miller-Meeks, who represents…
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6 times Trump insulted US veterans
Former president Donald Trump has a long history of clashing with military families and US veterans. The newly convicted felon, who famously evaded the Vietnam War draft, has even reportedly called slain US soldiers “losers” and “suckers.”
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Dental office credit cards are pushing people further into debt
With limited coverage for adult dental care and lofty out-of-pocket costs, some patients are turning to dental credit cards—but experts say these cards are “predatory.”
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Opinion: Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I am stronger and angrier
If they were going to ban abortion, who knew what else they were going to start banning?
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Biden’s plan to make corporations and billionaires pay more in taxes
The president plans to raise taxes on billionaires and giant corporations to help fund more affordable housing and child care, while keeping taxes the same for those earning under $400,000 per year.
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Kalbach: Why aren’t Grassley and Ernst supporting MCOOL in the Farm Bill?
Guest columnist Barb Kalbach questions why Iowa’s two US senators haven’t endorsed mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef in the Farm Bill, which she says could help family farms.
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Trump promises billionaires tax cuts if they donate to his campaign
The former president has cozied up to fellow billionaires in recent months as he’s become increasingly anxious to avoid prison, and therefore needs cash to fund his legal and campaign fees. In exchange, he’s promising to once again pass tax cuts for corporations and the super rich.
