Legal Tender – States’ Best Tool for Restoring Market Confidence

While the dollar continues to depreciate in value, legal tender laws are the best state solution for restoring market confidence.

Our Own Personal Jesus?

Everybody wants a Jesus who matches with their views and sentiments. They want a “user-friendly Jesus.” We don’t get to define our own personal Jesus.

Midwest March for Life in Des Moines on Saturday

The Midwest March for Life will take place on Saturday, January 19, at 11:00 am. This will commence on the WEST steps of the capitol building.

Branstad’s Condition of the State: The Good, The Bad and The Omitted

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s Condition of the State address contained some good ideas,but it hardly outlined the bold agenda that is has been touted as.

Proudly Gun Free! No?

Project Veritas posing as “Citizens Against Senseless Violence” tried to place “This home is proudly gun free” signs at journalists and politiicans’ homes.

Mike Huckabee Joins Iowa GOP to Celebrate Life

2008 Republican Iowa Caucus winner and Fox News host Mike Huckabee will join the Republican Party of Iowa on February 23 for their “Celebrate Life” event.

Conservative Response to Obama Gun Control Announcement

Several conservative lawmakers and news makers responded to President Barack Obama’s gun control announcement yesterday.

Pastors: A Lesson on Enthusiasm from Jim Harbaugh

Pastors, it’s easy to become discouraged in ministry, but let’s take a lesson from San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh in enthusiasm.

President Barack Obama Goes After Gun Control

President Barack Obama signed 23 executive orders and called on Congress to pass gun control measures such as: universal background checks, a ban on “military style” assault weapons, and restriction on high-capacity magazines carrying more than 10 rounds.

Obama Reveals Blatant Hypocrisy On Religious Freedom

Susan B. Anthony List blasts President Barack Obama on his hypocrisy declaring 1/16/13 as Religious Freedom Day, 2013 while denying it to others.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Delivers His 2013 Condition of the State Address

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad highlighted property tax relief, improving education and the quality of life in his 2013 Condition of the State address.

Update on David Shedlock – Prayer Needed!

David Shedlock, a contributor at Caffeinated Thoughts, has been admitted to the hospital due to renal failure.

The Lost Art of Charity

We work hard for what we have and share with who we want to. The government cannot force us to be charitable. Charity has to come from the heart.

Americans for Prosperity Announces Agenda for Iowa Legislature

Mark Lucas of Americans for Prosperity-Iowa announced their 2013 agenda for the Iowa Legislature.

Barack Obama: Some Gun Control Through Executive Action

President Barack Obama said during a press conference today that he would take “executive action” along with proposed legislation to deal with gun violence.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Unveils 2013 Education Agenda

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad unveiled his education agenda for the 2013 Iowa Legislature session that features a teacher leadership and compensation program.