Shane Vander Hart

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.

Axne, Finkenauer, and Loebsack Vote for D.C. Statehood

Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne, Abby Finkenauer, and Dave Loebsack voted in favor of giving the District of Columbia statehood.

Freedom for Youth Responds to Black Lives Matter Banner Controversy

Mark Nelson: “Freedom for Youth endorses and actively conducts programs that help overcome racial inequity and other barriers every day.”

Ernst Introduces Bill Withholding Federal Funding for Cities That Allow Anarchy

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst announced a new bill that would restrict federal funding from going to cities that allow anarchists to control parts of their city.

Senate Democrats Block Police Reform Bill

Senate Democrats blocked the JUSTICE Act, a police reform bill introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., on a 55 to 45 cloture vote.

Planned Parenthood Seeks to Block 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period in Iowa

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland filed a lawsuit in state court to block the 24-hour abortion waiting period recently passed by the Iowa Legislature.

Vander Hart: Him We Proclaim

Shane Vander Hart: Colossians 1 reveals who Jesus Christ is, what He has done for his church, and who we are in Christ. How can we not proclaim him?

Friday Five Items of Good News (Vol. 8)

Every Friday, Shane Vander Hart shares five items of good news or inspiring stories from the week to end the work week on a positive note.

Reynolds Shifts Iowa Toward Economic Growth Post-COVID-19

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds: “Opening up, our goal can simply be to return to where we were, which is an ambitious and realistic goal, or we can think bigger and better.”

Vander Hart: Gorsuch v. Gorsuch

Shane Vander Hart: In the Supreme Court’s majority opinion in Bostock, Justice Neil Gorsuch contradicted his own past remarks in 2016 and in Masterpiece.

After Mass Gatherings Allowed, Iowa’s COVID-19 Cases Continue on Downward Trend

Iowa’s daily positive tests for COVID-19 continue a downward trend even after Gov. Kim Reynolds lifted the restriction on mass gatherings on June 1.

Vander Hart: Six Ideas for Criminal Justice Reform

Shane Vander Hart offers six ideas to consider for criminal justice reform to address mass incarceration while respecting the Bill of Rights.

Supreme Court Rules That Federal Employment Law Protects LGBT Persons

The Supreme Court ruled that federal employment anti-discrimination law does protect LGBT persons because of the prohibition against sex discrimination.

Iowa Legislature Passes 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion

The Iowa Legislature passed a 24-hour waiting period for abortion during a final floor debate marathon that concluded the 2020 legislative session.

Three Iowa House Republicans Blocked the Protect Life Amendment

Republican State Reps. Lee Hein, David Maxwell, and Louis Zumbach oppose HJR 2004, the Protect Life Amendment, blocking it from passage in the Iowa House.

Reynolds Signs Landmark Police Reform Into Law

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a landmark bill into law offering police reforms in response to the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests.

Test Iowa Relocates Des Moines, Cedar Rapids Sites

There are 17 Test Iowa sites where Iowans can be tested for COVID-19, the drive-up sites in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids will move to a new location.