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The Des Moines Register

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The Des Moines Register’s Irresponsible Twitter Trolling of Carson King

The Des Moines Register diving seven years into Carson King’s Twitter account is not good journalism, it’s needlessly digging for dirt on a private citizen.

Rhetoric From Rekha Basu About Abortion Isn’t A Fact Either

Neonatal medicine breakthroughs have bolstered the pro-life cause, but Rekha Basu and pro-abortion advocates have relied upon semantics and empty rhetoric.

Watch & Recap: Kim Reynolds vs. Fred Hubbell, First Iowa Gubernatorial Debate

If you missed the first Iowa Gubernatorial Debate between Kim Reynolds and Fred Hubbell watch it and read Shane Vander Hart’s recap.

Even With Fewer Press Conferences, Reynolds Is Accessible

The Iowa press has great access to Governor Kim Reynolds in order to ask her questions so complaints about fewer press conferences are petty.

Des Moines Register Editorial Paints Women As Incapable And Unintelligent

Kelvey Vander Hart: In typical liberal fashion, the editorial board of The Des Moines Register has published a piece painting women as incapable and unintelligent in response to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signing the fetal heartbeat abortion ban. 

Kim Reynolds Isn’t Serious Enough About Sexual Harassment?

Shane Vander Hart: I’m perplexed at how anyone could insinuate that Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is not serious about addressing sexual harassment, but Kathie Obradovich at The Des Moines Register found a way.

Government’s Unquenchable Thirst for Tax Dollars

John Hendrickson: Iowa has a tight budget, but the solution to seeking more revenues must not be found in increasing existing taxes, like the beer tax, or creating new taxes.

The Des Moines Register’s Obsession With Homeschooling Crops Up Again

Shane Vander Hart: Since it is the start of a new legislative session, The Des Moines Register takes yet another shot at homeschooling in 2018.

How to Raise Revenues in Iowa: Create Economic Growth

John Hendrickson: Contrary to what the Des Moines Register’s editorial board believes, the solution to finding more revenues will not be found in increasing taxes or creating new taxes, but rather by lowering spending and tax rates that will generate more economic growth.

The Des Moines Register Once Again Embraces the Nanny State

The Des Moines Register’s editorial board suggests the Iowa Legislature implement a sin tax on sugary drinks to combat obesity and help the state budget.
Bob Vander Plaats at The Thanksgiving Presidential Forum in Des Moines.

Bob Vander Plaats and the Idea of a True Friend

Daniel Finney of The Des Moines Register demonstrates, yet again, in his back and forth with Bob Vander Plaats that the press doesn’t get evangelicals.

The Des Moines Register’s Headline Editorializing

Shane Vander Hart: The Des Moines Register is so blinded by their bias they probably don’t even notice when it shows up in their headlines.

Where Do Iowans Really Stand on School Choice?

Shane Vander Hart: A Des Moines Register poll says a majority of Iowans oppose public funds being used for private options, earlier polls suggest otherwise.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 1-28-17 (Tim Challies & Tim Overlin)

Shane Vander Hart discusses the 5th Commandment with prolific Christian blogger Tim Challies, and the Iowa Prayer for Life event with Tim Overlin.

DM Register Attacks Jindal Using Planned Parenthood Healthcare Myth

The Des Moines Register attacked Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s plan to defund Planned Parenthood by promoting the myth they are a health provider.

Marriage Doesn’t Belong to Caesar and a Court Ruling Isn’t Law

The Des Moines Register errantly believes that marriage is an institution that belongs to government and that a court ruling and Governor’s order is law.