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U.S. Homeschooling Households Double During Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that according to their Household Pulse Survey, the number of households that homeschooled doubled between May to October in 2020.

We Can’t Afford A $1.9 Trillion Stimulus

John Hendrickson: Both political parties are responsible for the out-of-control spending. It is time that policymakers take our debt crisis seriously. 
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Rand Paul’s Annual Festivus Rant Talks Congress, COVID, and Spending

Kelvey Vander Hart: Miss Senator Rand Paul’s annual Festivus rant? Here’s our recap.
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Forced Homeschooling Isn’t Real Homeschooling

Shane Vander Hart: Homeschooling has to be a choice so that your family can take control and structure how you do it in a way that makes sense for your family.

Governors Feel ‘Seismic Shift’ in Free Exercise Law

9th Circuit Judge: “The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo arguably represented a seismic shift in Free Exercise law.”
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Vander Hart: An Example of Shoddy Journalism

Shane Vander Hart: The national press just ran with an unverified third-hand quote and made it the lede of their story because it fits their narrative.
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Ernst: Operation Warp Speed Demonstrates The Best of American Innovation

Joni Ernst: “We’ve allowed for the private and public sectors to work hand-in-hand and to utilize our nation’s full capabilities” to develop COVID-19 vaccines.
The Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC. Photo taken by Tim Sackton (CC-By-SA 2.0).

‘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.

Reynolds Introduces PR Campaign to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new PR campaign including Tom Vilsack, Dan Gable, and Carson King to enlist Iowans’ help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Reynolds Approves Fitness Classes In Modified Public Health Emergency Declaration

Gov. Kim Reynolds modified her public health emergency declaration’s COVID-19 mitigation measures for recreational facilities and fitness centers.

Watch: Shane Vander Hart Discusses COVID-19 Mitigation on Faith Works Live

Shane Vander Hart joined Mike Demastus and Ian Barrs on Faith Works Live on the Truth Network 99.3 FM to discuss COVID-19 mandates and mitigation measures.

Grassley’s Historic 8,927 Vote Streak Ends

Due to his quarantine, Tuesday marks the first votes U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has not cast in service to Iowans in more than 27 years.
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Vander Hart: Between Two Camps on COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: I don’t agree with mandates, but I believe in personal responsibility. I urge people to be responsible.

Reynolds Issues Mask Mandate, Implements Additional Mitigation Measures

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a mask mandate for indoor public spaces and limited indoor activities to 15 people and outdoor gatherings to 30 people.

Hinson Tests Positive for COVID-19

Congresswoman-Elect Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, learned that she tested positive for COVID-19. She plans to quarantine at home.

Biden Coronavirus Task Force Member Suggests Four to Six-Week Lockdown

Dr. Michael Osterholm said that a four to six-week shutdown could drive down infection numbers and suggests that the U.S. could borrow money to pay for it.