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Members of the Iowa House voted 54-40 to pass HF 611, known in most circles as the ‘sex education bill.’ Unfortunately, two amendments allowed blankets of ignorance to remain on many of Iowa’s young. Amendment 1493 inserts a sentence into the bill which allows state accredited but non-public schools to choose curriculum “in accordance with [...]

The Edwards campaign has extended to me an invitation for some quality time with John and Elizabeth. While I do not plan on recording or blogging my entire conversation with them, I am open to asking questions on behalf of readers. If you have a comment or question you’d like me to pass on, please [...]

Let me first tip my largest brimmed sun bonnet with a big pink remembrance ribbon to Molly Ivins. My sodas have less fizz since she’s been gone. As some of our readers have commented in email “this *deleted expletive* blog is supposed to be *deleted expletive* covering *deleted expletive* women in *deleted expletive* Iowa politics” [...]

Not much time today, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the great work which has been accomplished. As you may have read in today’s Register, the Iowa Pharmacy Examiners Board has dropped a proposed conscientious objection clause which would have allowed a pharmacist to refuse to fill any prescription on moral or ethical [...]

As you drive through rural Iowa, you decide to stop and eat at a local restaurant. The place looks and smells wonderful. You have a seat and the waiter brings you a big glass of water with a slice of lemon on the side and asks if you’re ready to order. You’re really hungry and [...]

What a difference a week makes! Just 10 days ago, Senate Minority Leader Mary Lundby was praising Gov. Chet Culver for his four nominees to the Iowa Board of Regents. Culver’s appointments are subject to Senate confirmation, and initial reaction from lawmakers was positive Thursday. “They look like outstanding Iowans,” said Senate Minority Leader Mary [...]

Hope springs eternal, right? This afternoon, a very historic event took place in the Russell Senate Office Building. U.S. Senators Ted Kennedy and Barbara Boxer joined with U.S. Representatives Carolyn Maloney, John Dingell, Lynn Woolsey and Jerrold Nadler to announce the reintroduction of the Women’s Equality Amendment. The group of legislators were joined by Ellie [...]

A military recruiter has come under scrutiny following a heated email exchange which she initiated. According to reports, a male civilian placed his resume on Careerbuilder.com where it was noticed by Army Recruiter Marcia Ramode. Ramode sent an inquiry email to the civilian who responded that he was not interested in a position and that [...]

Last night while driving I-80, I took advantage of the quiet (and forced myself to stay awake) by listening to conservative talk radio. I wish I could tell you which head was talking. I think it was Michael Reagan… at least I know another topic of conversation I listened to (“John Edwards must think his [...]

The Denver Post is reporting Angela “Bay” Buchanan has been named one of the top advisors in Rep. Tom Tancredo’s possible presidential bid. Bay is best known as the sister of Pat Buchanan. She directed Pat’s three bids for the White House. She continues to share many of the same goals as her brother and [...]