Shane Vander Hart: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez botching the three branches of government is not a significant problem, but the lack of civics education she represents is.
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Ocasio-Cortez Is An Example of Why We Need to Improve Civics Education
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Shane Vander Hart discusses how readers can partner with Caffeinated Thoughts financially to help us continue to bring news and commentary free of charge.
Hecht to Resign from Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa Supreme Court Justice Daryl Hecht announced his resignation to battle cancer giving Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds a second appointment to the Court.
About Ranked Choice Voting
Shane Vander Hart: Ranked choice voting can help dismantle a two-party system, but it is not necessary for a candidate to win by a majority vote.
Conservative Group Names Chuck Grassley Legislator of the Year
Americans for Limited Government presented U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) their annual Legislator of the Year award for his “extraordinary courage in defense of liberty.”
Episode 69: Social Justice vs. Biblical Justice
This week on the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Brian Myers and Dr. E. Calvin Beisner discuss the difference between social justice and biblical justice.
Lee Hein Appointed Iowa House Ways and Means Chairman
State Representative Lee Hein (R-Monticello) will chair the Iowa House Ways and Means Committee replacing State Representative Peter Cownie (R-West Des Moines) who lost re-election.
The Real Loser in the Midterms: Individuality
Dr. Marilyn Singleton: Sadly, the focus on victimization has expanded to all Americans. The key to getting votes was to let people know how miserably unfair their lives are.
Grassley To Become Senate President Pro Tempore
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is set to become the next President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate that is 3rd in the line of presidential succession.
Voter Fraud in Iowa?
Glenn Beck read an email from a listener in Iowa who claimed that voter fraud with illegal immigrants occurred on Election Day, but is it a credible claim?
Matt Whitaker Steps Into Attorney General Role at Crucial Time
Penny Nance: Matthew Whitaker is an outstanding choice for acting Attorney General. CWA asks that he makes good use of his time in this position.
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Issues Three Pro-Life Announcements
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued three pro-life announcements, including two rules dealing with the Obamacare contraceptives mandate.
Let’s Remember Our Veterans
To those who have served and are serving you have my sincerest thanks. We owe you a debt of gratitude for your service and sacrifice!
Iowa 3rd Congressional District: A Tale of Two Counties
Looking at two of the 16 counties in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District can explain Congressman David Young’s loss to his Democratic challenger Cindy Axne.
Whitver, Schneider Re-Elected to Iowa Senate Leadership Roles
Iowa Senate Republicans reelected State Senator Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny) as Majority Leader and State Senator Charles Schneider (R-West Des Moines) as Senate President.
Episode 68: Discussing Election Night 2018
Terry Schilling with American Principles Project and Caffeinated Thoughts contributor Kelvey Vander Hart join Shane Vander Hart to discuss the 2018 Midterms results.