Queen of the Hill (Still)

I sort of regret watching the third democratic presidential debate on Saturday night. It was an unsurprising…

Dear Iowans, Trump is the reason you should caucus

“Everybody loves me.”

Melting Pot

The birth and death of racism in America

“A Republican Must Be…”

As a young Republican woman, there are certain false dichotomies that I come across over and over as the election cycle goes on. For the last few years, I have embraced being a member of the GOP and have become more secure in those feelings. Unfortunately, several people I have…

The Pro-Life Movement

One thing that draws me to Rick Santorum is his views on the right to life. Every child deserves to be protected while in the womb. Once upon a time I was the pro-choice individual who felt that a baby was a choice. An event changed my thought process and the way I viewed pregnancy. During…

An Ode to Senator Lindsey Graham

Dear Sen. Graham,

We are so sad you are gone,

College Tuition & the Election

One of the biggest issues facing my generation is the outrageous cost of rising tuition at public universities. Today, with the exception of some careers, it’s almost impossible to find a decent paying job if you don’t have a college education. As it’s almost expected that…

Relevant, Even in the Rural…

Sitting here working on an editorial about immigration reform, a random thought occurred to me. I had to stop…

Iowa, Don’t Let Polls Tell You Who to Caucus For

How important are political surveys in an election? Some would argue very while others would say not at all. I tend to land somewhere in the middle. I don’t consider polls a substantive resource to apply toward any personal decision I’m making…

A Sticky State of Affairs

Why Iowa (and the world) needs cannabis

Let’s be blunt. Cannabis is here to stay, and as time progresses, its becoming increasingly difficult to remain neutral about this plant.