Why We Call Good Friday Good

Ever wonder why it is that we can call Good Friday good since death in the form of the worst execution imaginable is at its focus?

Group Exposes Taxpayer Funding for LGBTQ Promotion

Pastors, legislators & parents expressed their displeasure with taxpayer money used to fund the Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth on April 3rd.

Ravi Zacharias Speaks to Record Numbers at Iowa Prayer Breakfast

Ravi Zacharias spoke before a record gathering of over 1500 at the 52nd Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast held on Maunday Thursday in Des Moines.

A Faith that Works (and the Dangers of Getting that Wrong)

This morning I had a sweet time reading the opening chapters of…

Sarah Palin Sets Her Sights on 2014 Races

Sarah Palin officially launches into the 2014 election cycle through a new video released by SarahPAC.

The Minimum Wage: Why $7.25 Is Enough

I know I’m late to the party, but I would like to…

DOMA is in Trouble

The Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, appears to be in jeopardy based on Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s line of questions to attorney Paul Clement.

Rod Blum Announces Candidacy in Iowa 1st Congressional District Race

Dubuque Businessman Rod Blue today announced his candidacy in the 2014 Iowa 1st Congressional District race which is an open seat.

Will the Supreme Court Dodge a Decision on Gay Marriage?

After the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the constitutionality of Proposition 8 & gay marriage it’s likely they may not rule on the issue itself.

Iowa Senate Democrats Drive Toward Bankruptcy with Medicaid Expansion Vote

Iowa Senate Democrats in their vote for Medicaid expansion are setting up Iowa for bankruptcy as they chase “free” Federal money that is sure to disappear.

My Cold Dead Fingers

Do the liberal politicians who favor gun control measures, especially confiscation, understand…

Student Group Claims DMACC Diversity Commission Abuse of Taxpayer & Tuition Funds

Young Americans for Freedom criticized DMACC Diversity Commission sponsorship of the Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth with tuition & taxpayer funds.

Utopia, And Why It’s A Bad Idea

Everyone who knows their political philosophy, knows that the main difference between…

The Federal Reserve at 100: Time for a Change?

Marking the 100th anniversary of the Federal Reserve now is a good time to examine our monetary policy through the Centennial Monetary Commission Act.

Financial Literacy is Important for Legislators Too!

Many state legislators want to pass financial literacy requirements for students, but it is evident by some of their fiscal decisions they need it as well.

The Rand Paul Abortion Fiasco

Senator Rand Paul hurt himself with Iowa’s social conservatives in a potential 2016 run after his botched abortion comments during a CNN interview.