Iowan. AMDG. Former elected official who had to stop because I use critical thinking skills.
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The anti-gay attacks on Rob Sand's new chief of staff, Abe Rakov, are some of the most disgusting I have seen in a looooong time.
And that's saying a lot! Reminder it is the year 2026.
I personally am thrilled to see someone highly competent and qualified will be working on behalf of Iowans.
It did not take long for @RobSandIA to betray his campaign promise that he won’t do culture war stuff. This is his new chief of staff.
Amen
When being just and honest comes at a price, pay it. When forgiving seems like a defeat, forgive. When everyone tells you to think of yourselves first, do not be afraid to put yourselves in the last place. Be willing to give up time, money, comfort and plans to serve others. May those who see you find themselves asking: “Why do they live in this way? Where do they get this freedom? Why do they love one another so much?” #ApostolicJourney #Uruguay
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Pope Leo teaching that to abandon yourself to Christ is precisely how you truly “find yourself”
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While pundits do the same-old tired debate of whether Tuesday’s election results mean Democrats should be more progressive or more moderate, they’re missing the whole damn point.
I just won my swing district by 26 points. This was an election about POWER.
Let me explain. 🧵:
Per usual, @linamkhan nails it.
“Great, let’s do affordability. But if the drivers of high costs sometimes are gonna be powerful corporate actors, are we gonna be willing to call that out?
And how much can you fix affordability without also demanding some type of accountability?”
Pursuing affordability and accountability isn’t a zero-sum game, they’re two peas in a pod.
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Iowa is so fortunate to have @LauraRBelin covering Iowa politics & providing a venue for guest authors.
"She’s Fighting to Cover Iowa Politics, One Closed Door at a Time" nytimes.com/2026/11/03/busin…
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Vertical integration in healthcare is bad for patients. I’m proud to have managed Iowa’s PBM Reform Bill to the Governor’s desk and am grateful that the great bipartisan work across the country is reigning in these bad actors.
"CVS’s announcement is proof that the bipartisan push to break up health care conglomerates is working. But it’s also an attempt to get ahead of it on their own terms."
@freer_emma on CVS announcing plans to break itself up 👇
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Another big deal for getting money out of politics: Michigan voters have — by 81%! — approved a ban on campaign contributions from electric and gas utilities. Companies whose profits depend on government decisions will no longer be able to bankroll the politicians making them.
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We've largely forgotten that states define what corporations can do. Yesterday, Montana voters overwhelmingly stripped corporations of the power to spend money influencing elections. Hawaii did the same in May. Both face court fights. Our nascent citizen muscle is coming to life.
Yes, absolutely.
"The only mistake now is going too small."
Economic populism won last night.
Our statement from Economic Liberties' Executive Director @nhegde on last night's wins ⬇️
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What an incredible campaign! And hard to overstate what a massive upgrade Willems is going to be as Iowa's Attorney General.
So incredibly proud of @WillemsForIowa and the race we ran. Nate ran to people the people's lawyer in Iowa and advocate for all 3.2 million Iowans and always be a voice for working people.
Some excellent policy ideas in this thread for how newly elected legislators can actually deliver on lowering costs.
Democrats took the House and Senate promising affordable groceries - how can they actually deliver?
Well, here's a list of *already introduced* legislation they could pass next year:
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Let us #PrayTogether for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness,
it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less. Be a part of this prayer: popesprayer.va/praywiththepo… #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_en
People Inc. (fka Dotdash Meredith) announced its second major round of layoffs in a year today, including in Des Moines.
When People/Dotdash first announced plans to buy out Iowa-based Meredith in 2021, we were told they had "stressed a commitment to Des Moines" and that employees' jobs were "not changing".
ALT October 2026 Des Moines Register article
ALT October 2021 Des Moines Register article
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It’s a two-for-one clip. Marshall also says this insanely out of touch statement: “The best cattle markets of my lifetime.”
Reality check:
President Trump flooding USA with foreign beef imports.
Independent ranchers making less.
Big meatpacking monopolies making more.
Consumer beef prices still high.
U.S. cattle herd at 75-year low.
Sen. @RogerMarshallMD (R-KS): "This is one of the best economies I've ever seen in my lifetime."
One of the craziest stories all year. This alone is absolutely disqualifying for Brenna Bird. Vote Nate Willems.
New post: I published the speech Joey Norris gave at the recent No Kings: Vote Early rally in Windsor Heights.
"Nobody gets to be king of our elections. Not in the counting room. Not in Brenna Bird’s office. Not in the White House."
bleedingheartland.com/2026/1…
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Great dive into the Farm Bureau from @clairekelloway. Worth a read from anyone working in ag policy.
foodandpower.substack.com/p/…
