Sean Hannity’s show alone aired at least 85 segments in 2023 that pushed the informant's claim that Joe and Hunter Biden each took a $5 million bribe. The informant has now been indicted by the feds, which say he fabricated the story. mediamatters.org/fox-news/study…

What’s driving the collapse of public education in Iowa?

I’ve been working on this story for nearly a month, peeling back the curtain on a struggling school district in rural Iowa that reflects the education crisis taking place across the state.

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At last week’s oral argument in the Trump immunity case, Justice Gorsuch defended the Court’s focus on hypotheticals by saying it’s “writing a rule … for the ages.”

Today’s “One First” explains why that’s the *exact* problem with how #SCOTUS appears to be approaching this case:

So yeah this one … Claire Celsi and I introduced a package of thoroughly consulted and vetted bills before the funnel. Did a press conference. Offered to work with all comers for the sake of older Iowans. Zip.

New post by Allen Bonini: Today’s modern industrial agriculture, which dominates the agriculture landscape in Iowa, is anything but the romantic image that Big Ag interests have fabricated. bleedingheartland.com/2024/04/28/sna…

'The number of major bills approved addressing Iowa’s dirty water -- zero.

'The number of major bills responding to Iowa’s growing cancer rate -- zero.

'The number of bills expanding access to free and reduced school lunch -- zero.'

The Iowa House Democrats & Iowa Senate Democrats introduced several pieces of legislation for greater oversight and transparency, which were either not even considered by the majority or voted down by them.

Stopped into work today and had this special going away gift on my desk from Randy Peterson. Legendary Des Moines Register sports writers like Rick Brown understand why it’s such an honor to have it.

I'm here covering a campaign reception with Speaker Mike Johnson and Dr. Miller-Meeks in Iowa City today for The Daily Iowan. Stay tuned for updates as the event gets up and running. Follow Roxy Ekberg for updates on the protest outside.

Mitch McConnell is pressed by Kristen Welker about his vote in 2021 to acquit Trump after he was impeached for inciting January 6 and says he doesn't regret it

More horrible news. A stringer for Reuters in Moscow has been arrested (for some alleged other/prior work) according to the court.

Konstantin Gabov, a journalist and video producer, will now face trial and jail in Russia. Local staff always at highest risk

New post by David Leshtz david leshtz: Two years after Iowa officials announced plans to close the Glenwood Resource Center, the state still lags in providing community services for people with disabilities.
bleedingheartland.com/2024/04/27/gle…

Check out Bleeding Heartland’s recap on the many attacks targeted towards LGBTQ Iowans this session 👇

One injury out of all that is a borderline miracle.

Democratic challenger to State Rep Eddie Andrews in Iowa House district 43 (Johnston area). #ialegis

ICYMI, I walked through what happened with every bill introduced in the 2024 #Iowa legislature that specifically targeted LGBTQ people, as well as new laws that will adversely affect marginalized Iowans, including the #LGBTQ community. #ialegis
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New post: Although Iowa Republicans didn't enact any new laws specifically targeting LGBTQ people this year, the 2024 #ialegis session was 'extremely difficult' for LGBTQ Iowans.
My review:
bleedingheartland.com/2024/04/26/rev…

A huge THANK YOU to all the Iowa meteorologists today who have been working around the clock to keep us safe. #iawx

No question, first-generation college students (regardless of race or ethnicity) have more obstacles to overcome than those who grew up surrounded by college graduates.
That's an argument AGAINST shutting down DEI programs. Not a reason to stop helping marginalized people.

17,000 Iowa electric customers are without power amid multiple tornadoes and severe storms hitting the state Friday night. poweroutage.us/area/state/iowa