Marriage Debate Resumed in Iowa House

Iowa House Republicans introduced two bills addressing the 2009 Iowa Supreme Court decision that ruled Iowa’s Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.

Planned Parenthood Puts Profits Ahead of Women’s Health

ADF submitted a friend-of-the-court brief Tuesday to the Iowa Supreme Court in support of an Iowa Board of Medicine ban on “webcam” abortions.

Iowa Supreme Court Blocks Webcam Abortion Ban

The Iowa Supreme Court placed a stay on Judge Farrell’s decision allowing the Iowa Board of Medicine ban on webcam abortions while the lawsuit proceeds.

Chief Justice Cady Seeks Expansion of Family Treatment Courts

Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark S. Cady in his State of the Judiciary address asked legislators to fund an expansion of Family Treatment Courts.

Local Pastor Objects to New Sioux City Human Rights Commission Appointee

Pastor Cary Gordon said the Sioux City Council made a grave mistake appointing Scott Raasch to the Sioux City Human Rights Commission and should remove him.

Iowa Supreme Court Ignores Biology and Common Sense

The Iowa Supreme Court ignores biology and common sense by ordering both names of a same-sex couple to be included on a birth certificate.

The Iowa Democratic Party is the Gay Marriage Party

Republican Party of Iowa Chair A.J. Spiker was simply stating facts when he said that the Iowa Democratic Party is the gay marriage party during Iowa Press.

Poll Shows Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins is in Trouble

A new poll indicates that Iowa Supreme Court David Wiggins’ days on the bench may be numbered as those who will vote no now take the lead.

Chris Rants’ Case for Voting Yes on David Wiggins Rings Hollow

Former Iowa Speaker of the House Chris Rants says to vote yes on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins retention. His logic has some flaws.

Bobby Jindal: Some Judges Make NFL Replacement Refs Look Like Geniuses

Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) joined the No Wiggins Tour on Tuesday to encourage Iowans to vote no on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins’ retention.

Rick Santorum Helps Kick Off No Wiggins Tour in Iowa

Rick Santorum helped launch Iowa for Freedom’s No Wiggins Tour to encourage Iowans to vote no on Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins’ retention.

Disparity in Education Outcomes

I was intrigued with a Des Moines Register story from last week…

Same Sex Marriage Poll in Iowa Shows Inactivity Begets Apathy

The Des Moines Register conducted another poll about Iowan’s view of same-sex…

Judge Eliza Ovrom Overcomes Biology Through Legal Magic Tricks

I was too busy with Iowa Caucus activity last week to provide…

Impeachment Articles Shot Down By Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen

As quickly as articles of impeachment were filed against the four Iowa…

Articles of Impeachment Filed Against Four Iowa Supreme Court Justices In Iowa House

Articles of impeachment were filed for Iowa Supreme Court Justices: Brent Appel,…