Arnie Cowan
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Pastors in the video said they want the U.S. to be a Christian republic, adding calls for criminalizing homosexuality and for women to submit to husbands.
Female vets in Congress slam Hegseth’s repost of Christian Nationalist
Pastors in the video said they want the U.S. to be a Christian republic, adding calls for criminalizing homosexuality and for women to submit to husbands.
www.militarytimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Pastors in the video said they want the U.S. to be a Christian republic, adding calls for criminalizing homosexuality and for women to submit to husbands.
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This afternoon, the governor took another swipe at working Iowans by signing into law a $1 billion tax break for corporations. This bad bill does nothing to repair Iowa's unemployment system or bring relief to workers.
June 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This afternoon, the governor took another swipe at working Iowans by signing into law a $1 billion tax break for corporations. This bad bill does nothing to repair Iowa's unemployment system or bring relief to workers.
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There are deep flaws throughout Senate Republicans' deficit spending budget proposal, including an unfixed section wherein the state takes Social Security survivor's benefits from children.
May 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
There are deep flaws throughout Senate Republicans' deficit spending budget proposal, including an unfixed section wherein the state takes Social Security survivor's benefits from children.
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The education budget bill advanced last night by Senate Republicans fails our students and families and it fails Iowa's businesses looking to recruit and retain top talent.
May 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The education budget bill advanced last night by Senate Republicans fails our students and families and it fails Iowa's businesses looking to recruit and retain top talent.
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With the floodgates open on private school vouchers, the majority party will take Iowa down a deficit spending path for years to come.
May 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
With the floodgates open on private school vouchers, the majority party will take Iowa down a deficit spending path for years to come.
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Hey Iowa, I’m running to be your next Governor.
May 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Hey Iowa, I’m running to be your next Governor.
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Veterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans.
GOP bill repeals rule on how for-profit schools count vets benefits
Veterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans.
www.militarytimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Veterans advocates said the move to reopen the 90/10 loophole could once again allow predatory institutions to prey upon student veterans.
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This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.
The CFPB Has Been Gutted
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated the positions of 1,406 employees at the congressionally mandated agency.
www.wired.com
April 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.
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Shhh, our favorite show is on. #BeHereForIt
April 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Shhh, our favorite show is on. #BeHereForIt
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Republican leaders are concerned about rumored plans to scale back American military involvement in Europe and Japan.
GOP leaders warn Trump not to abandon NATO post, Pacific buildup plans
Republican leaders are concerned about rumored plans to scale back American military involvement in Europe and Japan.
www.militarytimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Republican leaders are concerned about rumored plans to scale back American military involvement in Europe and Japan.
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Federal cuts are coming home to roost on Iowa farms. More than $11 million in funding that the USDA promised to Iowa's local food system spoiled overnight, leaving farmers facing even greater unpredictability.
Iowa farms pay the price for Trump-Musk USDA cuts
Seeds are sprouting in greenhouses. Meat processing dates are locked in at local lockers. Iowa farmers have been planning all winter for a growing season
iowastartingline.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Federal cuts are coming home to roost on Iowa farms. More than $11 million in funding that the USDA promised to Iowa's local food system spoiled overnight, leaving farmers facing even greater unpredictability.
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The captain bravely ushered about two dozen Marines to safety from the burning aircraft.
Marine gets highest noncombat award for acts in fatal Osprey crash
The captain bravely ushered about two dozen Marines to safety from the burning aircraft.
www.militarytimes.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The captain bravely ushered about two dozen Marines to safety from the burning aircraft.
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We should be putting real effort into figuring this out- not just $1M to buy a talking point. A single case usually costs over $100K to treat. Cutting cancer rates would not just save lives, it would save money.
February 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We should be putting real effort into figuring this out- not just $1M to buy a talking point. A single case usually costs over $100K to treat. Cutting cancer rates would not just save lives, it would save money.
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The State Auditor is raising the alarm, saying state government is stonewalling his office over details on the state’s private school voucher program.
State agencies block Auditor Sand during review of private school voucher program
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand said he has concerns about the $104 million school voucher program. According to an annual audit released this week, multiple
iowastartingline.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The State Auditor is raising the alarm, saying state government is stonewalling his office over details on the state’s private school voucher program.
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Yesterday we reported the Governor won't let us audit controls on $100,000,000 in voucher spending. Auditors nationally warned about this when she signed Iowa's biggest pro-corruption law ever-
February 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Yesterday we reported the Governor won't let us audit controls on $100,000,000 in voucher spending. Auditors nationally warned about this when she signed Iowa's biggest pro-corruption law ever-
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This isn't complicated or something that should even be up for debate. We should expand cancer coverage for first responders who put themselves in harms way to protect us.
February 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This isn't complicated or something that should even be up for debate. We should expand cancer coverage for first responders who put themselves in harms way to protect us.
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The White House moved to close the Consumer Financial Protection Board, which fielded 100,000 consumer complaints every month from veterans and troops.
Watchdog agency’s closure could lead to more military financial scams
The White House moved to close the Consumer Financial Protection Board, which fielded 100,000 consumer complaints every month from veterans and troops.
www.militarytimes.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The White House moved to close the Consumer Financial Protection Board, which fielded 100,000 consumer complaints every month from veterans and troops.
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If ICE is at your door, you have rights.
✅ Do not open the door.
✅ Ask to see a warrant signed by a judge. If they have one, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it to the window. If they do not have a judicial warrant, they cannot enter your home.
✅ You have the right to remain silent.
✅ Do not open the door.
✅ Ask to see a warrant signed by a judge. If they have one, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it to the window. If they do not have a judicial warrant, they cannot enter your home.
✅ You have the right to remain silent.
WE HAVE RIGHTS: When ICE Is Outside Our Doors (English)
YouTube video by ACLU
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February 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If ICE is at your door, you have rights.
✅ Do not open the door.
✅ Ask to see a warrant signed by a judge. If they have one, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it to the window. If they do not have a judicial warrant, they cannot enter your home.
✅ You have the right to remain silent.
✅ Do not open the door.
✅ Ask to see a warrant signed by a judge. If they have one, ask them to slide it under the door or hold it to the window. If they do not have a judicial warrant, they cannot enter your home.
✅ You have the right to remain silent.
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"An authentic rule of law is verified precisely in the dignified treatment that all people deserve, especially the poorest and most marginalized (2-10-25)." #PopeFrancis #MajorCrisis #PrayForAmerica #ResistForAmerica
February 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
"An authentic rule of law is verified precisely in the dignified treatment that all people deserve, especially the poorest and most marginalized (2-10-25)." #PopeFrancis #MajorCrisis #PrayForAmerica #ResistForAmerica
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Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Afghans who helped US fight Taliban left in limbo by Trump policy
Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
www.militarytimes.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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Senate Democrats on the Health and Human Services Committee calling on Governor Reynolds to emphatically denounce the baseless accusations against Lutheran Social Service Agencies and apologize for her very public failure to do so yesterday before congress.
February 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Senate Democrats on the Health and Human Services Committee calling on Governor Reynolds to emphatically denounce the baseless accusations against Lutheran Social Service Agencies and apologize for her very public failure to do so yesterday before congress.
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Opinion: Renewable energy is a politically volatile topic, but U.S. military leaders should not categorically dismiss the benefits.
Don’t pull the plug on US military installations
Opinion: Renewable energy is a politically volatile topic, but U.S. military leaders should not categorically dismiss the benefits.
www.militarytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Opinion: Renewable energy is a politically volatile topic, but U.S. military leaders should not categorically dismiss the benefits.
Lutheran good works are under attack by Emporer Musk. Here is a strong response from a strong leader. youtu.be/Liqz0VdZG1E?...
ELCA responds to false accusations on X 02-02-2025 | Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
YouTube video by Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
youtu.be
February 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Lutheran good works are under attack by Emporer Musk. Here is a strong response from a strong leader. youtu.be/Liqz0VdZG1E?...
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED: We’ve learned that Reynolds and GOP lawmakers are working on a bill to remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act! Use our tool below to email Governor Reynolds and tell her that discrimination has no place in Iowa! actionnetwork.org/letters/no-d... #ialegis
Discrimination has no place in Iowa
I am an Iowan who believes discrimination has no place in our state. I, therefore, oppose any attempt by the Governor and Iowa Legislature to remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.
A...
actionnetwork.org
January 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: We’ve learned that Reynolds and GOP lawmakers are working on a bill to remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act! Use our tool below to email Governor Reynolds and tell her that discrimination has no place in Iowa! actionnetwork.org/letters/no-d... #ialegis
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Hardworking Iowans all over the state are being laid off and the governor’s answer is to give an unemployment tax break to…the corporations handing out the pink slips. As if benefit cuts weren’t enough. Iowa’s workers deserve better. Read more: https://buff.ly/4htEcYL
January 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Hardworking Iowans all over the state are being laid off and the governor’s answer is to give an unemployment tax break to…the corporations handing out the pink slips. As if benefit cuts weren’t enough. Iowa’s workers deserve better. Read more: https://buff.ly/4htEcYL