Ian Roberts, superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, tendered his resignation on Monday following his arrest last Friday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a federal deportation order. Legal representation for Roberts, a native of Guyana, has stated he did not wish to detract from the education of the district's students while he contests the … [Read more...] about Iowa Superintendent Quits After ICE Arrest as DOJ Probes Race-Based Hiring in Schools
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Republicans Unite Behind Hinson in High-Stakes Iowa Senate Battle
Republicans appear to quickly rally behind Rep. Ashley Hinson, who has announced her bid for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa. The facts, as we now know them, suggest that the GOP's strategy is to avoid an extended primary and protect a seat that leans Republican, as Democrats eye potential gains in 2026, according to reports from Politico. Party leaders are seen to unite around … [Read more...] about Republicans Unite Behind Hinson in High-Stakes Iowa Senate Battle
End of an Era: Senator Joni Ernst Announces She Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa will not seek re-election in the coming year. This development, if confirmed, could have significant implications for the balance of power in the United States Senate. Senator Ernst, 55, was first elected to the Senate in 2014. She has confided in close associates about her decision not to run. An official announcement is expected on … [Read more...] about End of an Era: Senator Joni Ernst Announces She Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
Trump’s Iowa Rally Will Reveal What’s In Store For 2024
Former President Donald Trump recently announced that he would be holding a rally in Iowa on Saturday, which is one of the first competitive spaces since last year’s election. There has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not Trump will run for the White House in 2024, but he had made it clear that the Iowa Rally is “critical” to take back the House, Senate, and White … [Read more...] about Trump’s Iowa Rally Will Reveal What’s In Store For 2024
ACLU Says Vaccine Mandates Are A Victory For Civil Liberties
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recently published an article in the New York Times asserting how government-mandated vaccines are a “victory” for civil liberties. It went on to claim that vaccine mandates further liberties for the most vulnerable, people with disabilities and fragile immune systems, children too young to be vaccinated, and communities of color. Only … [Read more...] about ACLU Says Vaccine Mandates Are A Victory For Civil Liberties