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The Skinny

The Iowa Legislature and Governor Promote Hate in DEI Ban

The Consequences of Eliminating DEI in Iowa’s Public Universities The Iowa Legislature and governor have taken an extreme stance by mandating the complete elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from the state’s public universities. This...

Iowa House Fearful of Weather-Altering Chemtrails

Legislating Fantasy: Iowa’s Chemtrail Bill is a Disturbing Sign of Anti-Science Governance In a stunning display of political theater, the Iowa House has introduced a bill seeking to prohibit the intentional alteration of the weather or climate through chemical...

Elon Musk Kills the Farm Bill

In an unprecedented move on Wednesday, December 18, the richest man in the world single-handedly stopped a House continuing budget that would have kept the government funded until next March. Now, it appears that the move will lead to a federal shutdown with...