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The Supreme Court’s Narrow Ruling Upholding Religious Liberty

Shane Vander Hart: The Supreme Court provided a narrow victory for Catholic Social Services, but it didn’t solve the problems created by its 1990 Smith decision.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • June 22, 2021
  • 6 minute read
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  • Culture

Pitfalls of the Church’s Involvement in Politics

Shane Vander Hart: The late Chuck Colson offers three pitfalls in the political realm for the Church and individual believers if they are not wary.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • June 21, 2021
  • 4 minute read
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  • Faith

The Heart of Man Is Restless

Shane Vander Hart: God made us to long for His rest. So often we try to find rest in other things, but often avoid the very One who can give us rest.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • May 11, 2021
  • 2 minute read
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  • Politics

Keep an Eye on Alaska’s U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has a new challenger. Kelly Tshibaka announced her candidacy in Alaska’s first jungle primary in Alaska’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • March 31, 2021
  • 2 minute read
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  • Politics

Want Better Gun Legislation? Get Legislators To The Shooting Range

Kelvey Vander Hart: Inexperienced legislators with a personal and uninformed vendetta against guns are automatically going to craft bad legislation.
  • Kelvey Vander Hart
  • March 23, 2021
  • 3 minute read
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  • Culture

Kirk’s Six Principles of Conservatism

Shane Vander Hart: Conservatism is about principles, not personalities or politics. Russell Kirk offers some principles to help formulate a working definition.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • January 15, 2021
  • 5 minute read
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  • Politics

‘Even In A Pandemic, the Constitution Cannot Be Put Away and Forgotten’

The Supreme Court offered a stinging rebuke of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 restrictions on houses of worship in “red” and “orange” zones.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • November 30, 2020
  • 4 minute read
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  • Current Events

Parler and MeWe Surge As Conservatives Look for Facebook, Twitter Alternatives

Parler is in the top spot on the free app chart for iPhone and Android phone users, MeWe lands in the 3rd spot for iPhone users and 4th for Android users.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • November 9, 2020
  • 2 minute read
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  • Iowa Politics

Hendrickson: The Importance of Iowa’s Tax Climate

John Hendrickson: Reducing tax rates will allow Iowans to keep more of their money and lead to economic growth making Iowa a more competitive and attractive state.
  • John Hendrickson
  • October 30, 2020
  • 4 minute read
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  • Iowa Politics

Hendrickson: Governor Reynolds Receives an “A” for Her Fiscal Conservatism

John Hendrickson: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received an “A” grade from the Cato Institute for her conservative budget and tax policies.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • October 5, 2020
  • 4 minute read
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  • Election Central
  • Iowa Politics

Finkenauer Turns Down Additional Debates in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Race

U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, declined an invitation from KCRG TV-9 to debate State Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, citing a busy fall schedule.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • October 1, 2020
  • 1 minute read
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  • Iowa Politics

Des Moines Mayor Issues Face Mask Mandate

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie signed an emergency declaration making face masks mandatory to address the community spread of COVID-19.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • August 26, 2020
  • 3 minute read
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  • Iowa Politics

Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge Trump to Approve Disaster Declaration for Derecho

Iowa’s Congressional delegation urged President Donald Trump to quickly approve a petition for federal disaster declaration filed by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
  • Caffeinated Thoughts
  • August 17, 2020
  • 2 minute read
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  • State News & Politics

Video: South Dakota Means Business

South Dakota’s new ad campaign targets Minnesota businesses that have been burdened by recent government overreach and unprecedented regulation.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • July 20, 2020
  • 3 minute read
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  • Politics

Listen: Axne, Timmons Host Roundtable About Transition for Success Act

U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne and William Timmons discussed new legislation would allow National Guard and Reserve troops access the SkillBridge program.
  • Caffeinated Thoughts
  • July 15, 2020
  • 2 minute read
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  • Election Central
  • Iowa Politics

SBA List Endorses Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race

SBA List endorsed Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race over the Democratic nominee Rita Hart.
  • Shane Vander Hart
  • July 13, 2020
  • 4 minute read
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