Los Lobos, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir - This Land Is Your Land YouTube video by Los Lobos

Los Lobos + Jerry Garcia + Bob Weir playing “This Land Is Your Land”

Apropos of all that’s happening.

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Easy to Slip- Weir, Wasserman YouTube video by Jreberu

We bid you goodnight, Bobby.

Election week for Iowa Senate District 16 is here, for parts of West Des Moines, Windsor Heights and Clive.

Please vote for Renee Hardmann! Iowa's supermajority hangs in the balance. Please vote to ensure that all Iowans have a voice in state government, we have been shut out for far too long.

Thank you, Sioux City!

Jerry Garcia Band - My Sisters And Brothers 9/1/1990 #gratefuldead #jerrygarciaband #concert YouTube video by Pure Jerry

Keep the faith!
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Thank you, Senator Booker!

We see you, we support you!

Hundreds protest Iowa bill ending civil rights protections for transgender people Protesters filled the Iowa state capitol as House lawmakers began fast-tracking a bill that would remove civil rights protections for transgender people from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.

Will Iowa be the first state in the nation to repeal civil rights?

New Republican bill threatens trans Iowans—and many others Laura Belin: An effort to legalize discrimination against transgender Iowans could also affect many outside the LGBTQ community.

Just posted my deep dive on the comprehensive anti-trans bill Iowa House Republicans plan to fast-track this week.
Spoiler alert: its impact could extend far beyond the LGBTQ community. #ialegis #LGBTQ #trans
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Trans Iowans are under Republican attack, again. This bill isn't 'common sense.' | Opinion These dehumanizing proposals were wrong when Republicans set them aside last year, and they're still wrong, writes the Register's editorial board.

HSB 242 Iowa House Judiciary Subcommittee meets 11am Monday 2/24/25

Today's news?

The Reynolds Administration won't let us audit controls for over $100,000,000 they spent on the vouchers program, or whether Iowans' personal data is secure, & more.

Report is here: www.auditor.iowa.gov/reports/file...

Who had Joni Ernst's ear—and who didn't—on Hegseth nomination Laura Belin: Ernst discounted facts that reflected poorly on Hegseth and played up a testimonial from someone with a stake in the outcome.

Who's up late?
I looked at Senator Joni Ernst's selective search for the truth about Pete Hegseth. She discounted facts that raised doubts about his fitness while playing up a testimonial from someone with a stake in the outcome.
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Happy Thanksgiving! I'm sorry your plans were dashed, I hope you found some yummy food and enjoyed a relaxing day.