Focus on Relief Not Party Politics
COVID-19 has taught us that paid leave saves jobs and saves lives. We know we need a national paid leave plan that covers all Americans.
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Ernst on Vacation as Iowa Passes 1,000 COVID Deaths
Our leaders should be working to prevent deaths in Iowa, and slow the spread of the virus.
Iowa’s Medicaid program is in serious trouble
Iowa’s Medicaid program, along with our state budget, is already stretched to the limit and is about to break unless the federal government does its part and provides more funding for this critical program and other essential services.
Senators Ernst and Grassley, the World Is Watching Our Elections
This is a moment of shared national crisis. It calls for a shared national response to protect our elections, and make sure that the will of the people—all the people—is heard in November.
ACA Impact on Women in Healthcare
As a nurse, a mother and a woman, I’m extremely concerned about efforts to repeal or diminish health care coverage.
Art Cullen: It’s On All Of Us
We do not prioritize life over livelihood, argues Art Cullen, and we use people of color toward that end as chattel.
Iowans deserve a healthier way to restart the economy
It is time to give Iowans confidence that the decisions to reopen our businesses, local schools, childcare facilities, and houses of worship are based on data and common sense, not polling.
Governor Reynolds’ comments bully concerned workers
Governor Kim Reynolds is misrepresenting workers’ legal protections during the health emergency she declared.
A Tale of Two Places: The Virus, The Economy, and the TP
The news talks about the global pandemic in terms of the big cities and metropolitan areas, but please don’t forget about the small towns.
Governor Reynolds Needs to Act Now
We have the opportunity to slow this surge and allow our facilities to properly care for our state’s residents As a registered nurse, I find the minimal efforts taken by our Governor alarming.