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ISU Students Sign Petition to End Women’s Suffrage

On International Women’s Day several Iowa State University students unwittingly signed a petition calling for an end of a woman’s right to vote.

Os Guinness Slated to Speak at Iowa Prayer Breakfast

Os Guinness, well-known author and speaker, will keynote the 54th annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 7:00-8:45 a.m in Des Moines.

Why The Left Fights

John Gustavsson gives three reasons that he believe explain the left’s tendency for violence as well as other undemocratic political tactics.

Members of Congress Question Discipline of Army Chaplain

Twenty-four senators and U.S. representatives have written a letter to Army Secretary John McHugh about a chaplain disciplined for giving spiritual guidance.

Jordan’s Response To ISIS Was Justified

The following piece is by Rev. Andy Webb, Senior Pastor at Providence…

Christians Object to Upcoming Westboro Baptist Church Protests in Iowa

Christian conservative organizations and individuals spoke out strongly against reported plans by Westboro Baptist Church to protest in Iowa this weekend.

The European Economic Permafrost: Why QE Won’t Work

“Eurozone crisis” may not be the right term anymore to describe Europe’s monetary crisis. “The European economic permafrost” is more fitting.

How To Defeat Putin Without The European Union

John Gustavsson shares three reasons why the European Union is not necessary to keep Vladmir Putin and the threat of Russia expanding its territory at bay.

2014 in Review: Our Top Stories and Highlights

Shane Vander looks at some of Caffeinated Thoughts top stories and recaps monthly highlights in U.S. politics, Iowa politics and cultural news.

An INSANE Gun Control PSA

An anti-gun group releases a “public service announcement” that encourages kids to steal their parents guns and take them to school to turn it in.

2015 Iowa Career Expo

One of Iowa’s largest career fairs returns to Central Iowa on January 15. The 2015 Iowa Career Expo promotes Iowa employment opportunities.

The Swedish Government Crisis

A Swedish conservative defends his party, the Swedish Democrats, from labels they are receiving in the media in the midst of the government being in limbo.

Army Chaplain Under Fire for “Advocating Christianity”

The U.S. Army has issued a letter of concern to a chaplain for “using Christian scriptures and solutions” during a suicide prevention training session.

Caffeinated Thought of the Day: No Justice in Anarchy

Brian Myers: We seem to choose sides based on racial assumptions and make our demands for “justice.” We have to allow our justice system to work.

The United States: Still The Last Hope for Persecuted Christians

Good people are not confined to cultures or nations, but no other nation cares as much about suffering people around the world as the United States.

Des Moines Should Welcome Entrepreneurship, Not Stifle It

Americans for Prosperity – Iowa said that the Des Moines City Council instead of proposing draconian measures that stifle entrepreneurship should welcome it.