Can Citizens and Children Find Justice in Iowa?

Probation for drunk driving with a gun; probation for repeatedly sexually molesting a 6-year-old granddaughter. Can justice be found in IA?

Chip Baltimore (R-Boone), OWI w/ Gun, Gets off with Probation!

In the MSW program we had to read a book, "The Rich Get Richer, the Poor Get Prison." Malarkey? Look at the sentence Boone attorney drew.

Asst. Atty. Gen. Rob Sand Is Running for State Auditor

Assistant Attorney General Rob Sand (D) is running for state auditor against incumbent state auditor Mary Mosiman (R), known for ICN debacle

Iowa City Landlords: There's a New Sheriff in Town!

Iowa City's Housing Director Stan Laverman is about to get tough on scofflaw landlords and tenants. They need to clean up their act.

"Thoughts and Prayers"? What About NRA Donations? Gun Control?

Republican senators and representatives offer "thoughts and prayers" after another school shooting while accepting millions in NRA $$.

"Vote for Democrats!" Advise Two Conservative Senior Fellows

Two conservative senior fellows at the Brookings Institution advocate a boycott of the GOP for threatening the rule of law.

Iowa Republican Legislature Is Running Amok: No Oversight

Privatizing Medicaid was bad enough, but now Republicans want to hide the evidence of poor outcomes of privatized Medicaid more than before

Elite Democrats Are Sending the Wrong Message

Joe Kennedy is a son of privilege. Shutting down the government over Dreamers proves you care about Dreamers. What about low-wage workers?

Professionalism and Integrity Prevailed with Seal Team Six

Seal Team Six delivered for Pres. Obama despite being Republicans. Why can't Democratic FBI men deliver for a Republican president?

Andrew McCabe Stepping Aside Is More Evidence of Obstruction

FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe is stepping aside. Why did Trump ask Andrew McCabe who he voted for in 2016 after Trump fired Jim Comey?

Amber Gustafson Runs Against Republican Sen. Jack Whitver

Farm gal Amber Gustafson has a compelling life story. She's a strong candidate running against Republican Sen. Jack Whitver.

Claire McCaskill's Biggest Campaign Donors: Missouri Men

Sen. Claire McCaskill isn't the strongest Democratic candidate, but she's gotten free, effective donations: Republican male stupidity.

Iowa City Wants Your Opinion On New Climate Action Plan

People who live and work in Iowa City can weigh in on what should be included in city plans to reduce greenhouse gases.

I Endorse Janice Weiner (D) to Replace Sen. Bob Dvorsky (D)

After talking to Zach Wahls and Janice Weiner, both Democrats, I endorse Janice Weiner to replace Sen. Bob Dvorsky (D) in the Iowa Senate.

The Bush Family's Ties to the Nazis

Looking for Nazis in South America, I found the Bush family! Prescott Bush profited from concentration camp slave labor from Auschwitz.

Iowa Senate Democrats Are on the Move, Especially Women

Democratic women Senate candidates seek to take Senate seats away from Senate Republicans like Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix (Shell Rock).

Obama's Ties to the Mafia

Obama has ties to the Mafia that Democrats don't like to talk about. So does Rahm Emanuel, Obama's former chief of staff.

Iowa Has a Worse Anti-Worker Rating Than Most States

When a state takes preemptive action to repeal minimum wage increases enacted by cities and counties, it's a really bad sign for workers.

Iowa City Shares Budget Process Over 'Breakfast On A Budget'

Meet with council members and ask questions about the city budget over a light breakfast Saturday at City Hall.

Pres. Trump's Ties to the Mafia

In NYC and New Jersey, if you work in construction, you need concrete, workers, and permits. Who can help you get those things? The Mafia.

Mayor Chosen Today By Iowa City City Council

The positions of mayor and mayor pro-tem are selected among council members rather than a public vote.

How Democrats Can Win Republican Seats in Iowa

Democrats can win Republican seats by doing what Dave Loebsack did: 1. Be nice to your opponent. 2. Publish "Blum Watch," vote record.

Are Democrats As Rigid About Sexual Assault As Republicans?

The blue wave's coming, but are Democrats still determined not to support a woman president? WashPo comments indicate fury at Gillibrand.

Iowa City Names Neighborhood Services Director

The new director has 16 years of experience with commercial housing projects in the community.

Shock and Denial Re Sen. Al Franken's Sexual Assault Allegations

Liberals are in shock and denial over Sen. Al Franken's sexual assault accusers. Are we going to be different from Roy Moore's supporters?

Ernst and Grassley Vote No on Permanent Middle-Class Tax Cuts

The Senate passed a tax bill that makes tax breaks for the rich permanent and those for the middle class temporary; ours will go up.

Democrat Tracy Freese Is Running Against Sen. Bill Dix (R)

Sen. Bill Dix, who fired Kirsten Anderson for reporting a toxic work environment due to sexual harassment, continues to deny retaliation.

Bach Imprisoned by Ernst After Protesting His Working Conditions

Three hundred years ago, the Duke of Wiemar put Johann Sebastian Bach in prison for four weeks for protesting his working conditions.

Roy Moore, U.S. Senate Candidate from Alabama, a Pedophile?

Roy Moore denies the allegations of four women who claim that he molested them when they were teenagers and he was 30-32 years old.

The Civil War Was Over Slavery

Leonard Pitts is right. The Civil War was over slavery. The Southern economy depended on free labor; Southerners were loath to give it up.

Democratic Women, Black Voters Made the Difference in Virginia

Democratic women, black voters made the difference in Virginia's gubernatorial race. Men would have elected Republican Ed Gillespie.

Another Day, Another Gun Massacre

For anti-gun control advocates, it's never the "right" time to talk about gun control. Is there time to talk between gun massacres?

Paul Manafort’s Attorneys Challenge Special Counsel Bob Mueller

As Trump campaign indictments start coming down, how smart is it for Manafort's attorneys to mock, challenge Special Counsel Bob Mueller?

Was JFK's Assassination a Conspiracy?

Why is the CIA still holding back documents concerning JFK's assassination after 54 years? Because his death was a conspiracy?

Is It Considered Ethical to Be Paid as a Political Consultant While Employed in the Auditor's Office?

The YES group supporting the school bond paid John Deeth, employed at the Jo. Co. Auditor's Office, $500 for political consulting. Legal?

Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Brother Hanged a Dog at Camp

Although former Gov. Mike Huckabee tried to squelch the news, his son David appears to have hanged a stray dog at camp.

It's Not the Who or Why So Much As the How Mass Murder Occurs

All countries have evil, disturbed people. But the U.S. stands alone as the country with the most mass shootings by far.

It's Not the Who or Why of Mass Shootings; It's How Easily They Can Occur.

It's not the who or why of mass shootings that should concern us most. It's how they can occur with such frequency in America.

President Trump Still Appealing to Racist Base; Has He Gone Too Far?

Trump declares war on black players in NFL and NBA; urges fans to walk out if players take a knee during national anthem. Will fans walk?

“There Are Knuckleheads on Both Sides of the Clinton/Bernie Divide”

The Bernie Sanders/Hillary Clinton divide is still a problem for the Democratic Party and some are aggravating that divide. Is that wise?