Cathy Glasson, ICU Nurse, SEIU President, and My Choice for Governor

Cathy Glasson is an ICU nurse and SEIU president running for governor. Ryan Hall is also a progressive running for the Iowa City Council.

Hurricane Maria Is Now a Category 5

Hurricane Maria is now a category 5. I'm not that mad about the ICCSD bond. Been reading a humorous cynic's books about self-delusion.

You Can Vote Early on the ICCSD School Bond Issue: Yes or No

I'm voting no on the $191.5 school bond. You can vote however you want. If you're leaving town election day, Sept 12th, vote early!

Cathy Glasson Is Running for Governor; Wins Poll

SEIU Pres. Cathy Glasson is an ICU nurse at UIHC and a labor organizer. I knew her when I was an SEIU union steward at HACAP. She cares.

Iowa City Parks Master Plan Discussed Wed., 5:00 p.m., July 12th

The Iowa City Park Master Plan will be discussed at the Robert Lee Recreation Center at 5:00 p.m. Wed., July 12th. NOTE TIME CHANGE!!

Who Ya Gonna Trust? James Comey or Trump's Attorney?

Comey testified under oath to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee. He said that Pres. Trump "lied." Trump's attorney denied everything.

Comey Apologizes to FBI for Trump’s "Lies," Defamation of FBI

Former FBI Director James Comey said he created a record of his interactions with Trump because he was afraid Trump "might lie."

Jared Kushner Is the FBI's "Person of Interest" Close to Pres. Trump

Outside the Beltway reporter Doug Mataconis just named Jared Kushner as the FBI's "person of interest" in the investigation of collusion.

Does It Matter Whether Trump Suggested or Commanded Comey to Drop His Flynn Investigation?

When the president of the United States "suggests" to a subordinate that he do something, does it have the force of a command?

Trump's Sharing of Classified Info Is Not Illegal, But He Can Be Impeached

The president can declassify classified intelligence any time he wants. It's not illegal but unwise. He can be impeached, however.

I Shed No Tears for James Comey

Former FBI director thought he could put on and take off his integrity like a suit of clothing. Turns out he couldn't and get away with it.

Iowa Sen. Nate Boulton (D-Des Moines) Speaks. Running for Governor?

Sen. Joe Bolkcom (D-Iowa City) introduced Sen. Nate Boulton (D-Des Moines) @ the Sanctuary, Iowa City. Sen. Boulton could run for governor.

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) Opposes Pay Equity for Women But Supports Women Registering for the Draft

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) opposes pay equity for women but supports women registering for the draft at age 18. What a hypocrite!

Muscatine Misogynists Aim to Silence a Woman Mayor

I can relate to the female mayor under siege in Muscatine. In Muscatine misogynists rule. Women are dismissed, cut off, and silenced.

​Wild Goose Chase

I charged off on a wild goose chase to find Sen. Brad Zaun (R-Urbandale). Couldn't find him, but learned a few things on the way.

Sen. Matt McCoy Spoke at Prairie Meadows near Des Moines

Sen. Matt McCoy (D-DM) spoke about collective bargaining, student loan debt, child abuse and DHS's incompetence, and home schooling in Iowa.

Sens. McCain and Graham Question Trump's Alternate Reality

Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) question Trump's denials that Russia hacked Democrats, meddled in 2016 election.

Governor-to-Be Kim Reynolds and Iowa Democrats

As Gov. Branstad leaves for China, Lt. Gov. Reynolds prepares to be governor of Iowa. Who should organize Democrats to fight her agenda?

Mourning Hillary's Loss in the Electoral College

Hillary won the popular vote and lost the Electoral College. Many Hillary supporters are mourning, angry, and some are in the streets.

Developers Afraid If Measure C Passes, City Council Won’t Be Able to Give TIFs to Millionaires

Developers afraid if Measure C passes, city council won't be able to give TIFs to millionaires and democracy will break out in Iowa City.

Forget Bicycle Consultant; Fix the Roads!

Why would Iowa City hire an $80,700 bicycle consultant when the roads are in such deplorable shape? Spend the $$ fixing potholes and ruts!

The Trump, Dakota Access Pipeline, Branstad Connection

Donald Trump is invested in the Dakota Access pipeline and DAPL is invested in him. Eric Branstad is Trump's Iowa campaign manager. Whoa!

Swedish Journalist Covers 2016 U.S. Election

Nivette Navod is a Swedish journalist here to study the U.S. election. It's embarrassing, but she says Americans are "wonderful people."

Iowans: Stay Home and Sulk or Vote to Defeat Trump

The perfect is the enemy of the good. Don't stay home and don't vote for Gary Johnson or Jill Stein. Election 2000 rerun? Ralph Nader redux?

Uncounted by Pollsters But Oversolicited by the “IRS”

Pollsters are out there but "IRS" scammers are out there too. Hang up if you get a call from the "Internal Revenue Service"! It's a scam!

Susan Mims, Rockne Cole, and Geoff Fruin Talk with Iowa Citians

City councilors Susan Mims, Rockne Cole and city manager Geoff Fruin talked with Iowa Citians at Terry Trueblood Park re issues of concern.

Loud Commercials on TV; Does Regulation Still Work?

Is it just me or are commercials a lot louder than TV programs? Notify the FCC if so.

November Ballot to Include Petition Signature Requirement

Iowa City currently requires 3,600 valid signatures of eligible electors to bring an initiative to the council's attention.

Trump's Campaign Mgr. Took Millions from Russians

Trump's campaign manager took millions of dollars from the Russians to shore up the former Ukrainian president, subsequently overthrown.

Trump Self-Destructing?

Trump's multiple attacks on the Khans, a Gold Star family whose son was a hero, went too far. His poll numbers are dropping. Panic ensues.

Citizens for Community Improvement Future Plans

CCI supports many progressive causes, including a $15 minimum wage, a moratorium on factory farms, and stopping the Bakken Pipeline.

My Money Knew Who Would Win Elections

I didn't know who would win local, state, and national elections, but my money did.

Civility and Good Manners Coming into Style

The ends don't justify the means. Civil governance is important, and the People's Republic of Johnson County is beginning to realize it.

Civil or Uncivil Governance? You Decide.

Incumbent Jo. Co. Supervisor Rod Sullivan joins progressive candidates Kurt Friese, who advocated for civil governance, and Jason Lewis.

Friese Aims to Please; Sullivan Preens and Sulks

"Civil governance" was the most attractive phrase uttered by two Johnson County supervisor candidates: Kurt Friese and Pat Heiden.

Donald Trump's Self-Inflicted Wounds

Has Donald Trump finally done himself in? His contempt for women has inspired us with a new level of disgust and dislike for him.

Republicans Deny Fair Hearing to SCOTUS Nominee

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, won't meet w/ nominee.

Hillary Calls for Sanctions on Iran

Hillary Clinton called for sanctions against Iran after Iran fired missiles hostile to Israel. Where's Bernie Sanders on Iran's hostile act?

Trump Is, Indeed, a Republican; Face It

Republicans are crying, "Quel horreur!" at Trump, but he sprang from their midst as a logical consequence of their values.

Justice Antonin "Nino" Scalia Is Dead

Did I scream "Yay!" or "Hallelujah!" when I heard the news? Either way, my husband was shocked. The following is my penance for rejoicing.