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Bullying Bill Advances in Iowa House

The bullying bill, HSB 196, passed out of the Iowa House Education committee allowing it to survive funnel week. Amendments for the bill are planned.

Widely Published Webcam Abortions Study by Partner of Planned Parenthood

A touted study on webcam abortions in The Des Moines Register is discovered to have been written by a partner of Planned Parenthood, an unreported bias.

The Des Moines Register Poll on Gun Control

The Des Moines Register’s poll tells us one thing for certain, those who are likely most ignorant about guns want more gun control.

The Des Moines Register’s Anemic Vision for Iowa Legislature

The Des Moines Register’s vision for the Iowa Legislature in 2013 is full of tax hikes and spending increases. We should be doing the exact opposite.

Is the National Rifle Association Misguided?

The Des Moines Register’s editorial called a statement made by the National Rifle Association calling for an armed presence in our schools misguided. True?

Judges Who Overstep Constitutional Authority Taint Judicial Process

It isn’t the money involved in a judicial retention vote, but judges who overstep their bounds that taints the judicial process in Iowa and elsewhere.

Pigs Are Flying: The Des Moines Register Endorses Mitt Romney

For the first time since 1972 The Des Moines Register endorses a Republican. They chose Mitt Romney for his economic plan and bipartisan experience.

President Obama Off and Then On-The-Record With The Des Moines Register

President Obama wanted to be off-the-record with The Des Moines Register and after being pressured went on-the-record. Why would they agree to this?

Final Romney-Obama Debate Live Chat & Open Thread

Shane Vander Hart will be a panelist for The Des Moines Register live chat during the Final Romney-Obama debate on foreign policy in Boca Raton, FL.

Vice Presidential Debate: Biden vs. Ryan Live Chat & Open Thread

Live chat with Shane Vander Hart, Graham Gillette and John Deeth as they participate in a Vice Presidential Debate forum hosted by The Des Moines Register.

Is Mitt Romney Trying to Alienate Prolife Voters?

What exactly does Mitt Romney think he has to gain by saying there is no prolife legislation in his agenda?

Voter ID and Matt Schultz’ Name Recognition

Matt Schultz’ name recognition is irrelevant to the voter ID debate, but his push for a voter ID is met with approval by those who do know him.

Obama vs. Romney Denver Debate Live Chat

Join the Des Moines Register’s Denver Debate live chat between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, led by Shane Vander Hart, Graham Gillette, and John Deeth.

Iowa’s Big Abortion Circle of “Scratch-My-Back” Continues

Why is The Des Moines Register presenting only one side of the abortion debate and not printing (or altering severely) Iowa Right to Life’s letters to the editor?

Clearing Up Clayworth’s Confusion, You Can Support An Organization Without Taxpayer Money

Jason Clayworth of The Des Moines Register is perplexed.  I can understand…

Teenage Suicide, Bullying and the Media

Teenage Suicide typically gets under reported, for good reason, there is the…