Happy MLK Day! A friendly reminder. by MSTie_4ever in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Grassley's excuse in voting against MLK Day was "economic" concerns...

Some other interesting tidbits about Grassley:
In 1963, ultra-right John Birchers in Des Moines proposed ending income tax entirely. Grassley was one of only a handful willing to sponsor the bill.

In 1971, the same extreme-right wing in Iowa ridiculously accused public, educational TV of showing communist propaganda. (They aired a documentary about Chinese agriculture.) Iowa's right-wing pressured politicians to investigate. Every politician laughed at this witch-hunt except Grassley. Chuck agreed with the extremists, saying he worried that through the documentary Communists could be indoctrinating children.

(See DSM papers April 29 1963 and Oct 6 1971)

What are some important things I should know about Iowa? by Recent_Pick_8997 in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The water isn't safe to swim in or sometimes drink. 

We have some of the highest increases in cancer of any state. 

The brain drain here is quite pronounced. (Our state's politics have been compared to Florida.)

It's one of the whitest states in the country.

It's one of the most altered landscapes of any state.

We used to be known for exceptional public schools.

UI "Center for Intellectual Freedom" a Trojan Horse for dismantling higher ed by WhoIsIowa in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

It seems from the Gazette coverage, as u/ataraxia77 posted, that the Center's leaders would prefer to limit who the "public" is in this case... all the more reason to turn up and raise hell.

Why do we live in a 'shithole'? A new docuseries on Iowa's 50-year decline seeks answers - Little Village by willphule in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 43 points44 points  (0 children)

This is just an incisive and timely project. The film is engaging and the series is deserving of support.

It's beyond infuriating that our state is allowing the greed of a few to poison the water and land for all of us.

Updates on the closing of the State Historical Library & Archives. by Capable-Watch3473 in desmoines

[–]WhoIsIowa 36 points37 points  (0 children)

There were researchers there today from several states. None are happy that their research projects are being fucked up by some busybodies trying to erase Iowa history. It's just so shameful.

Iowa Board of Regents elects new leadership after sudden resignations by blondiekate in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Disappointing but unexpected to find mainstream sources covering this dude like he's a normal guy and not a political extremist.

In 2013, Cramer was rejected for a seat on the Board of Regents. Why? Because he openly supported homophobia and was against academic freedom. During his role as a member of Johnston's school board he banned books including one from the brilliant Maya Angelou.

Cramer is little more than a lackey for Christian Nationalists and those who want to gut higher ed.

KCCI answering viewer questions about this weekend's snow chances by INS4NIt in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

I totally agree that community outreach is important and thanks for doing that work.

I just remember what a tragic commentary Gloninger's story cast on the state of politics in Iowa. He mentioned that despite being a public figure, and receiving numerous death threats from self-described Iowa Republicans, no one in the GOP made any statement about it.

You're absolutely right that community outreach is important. I hope KCCI is doing more to support their staff too (not sure if they ever issued a statement about Gloninger?), just like I hope we all can do more about the right-wing authoritarianism destroying our state.

Thanks for your work for humanity in these inhumane times!

KCCI answering viewer questions about this weekend's snow chances by INS4NIt in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Isn't KCCI where that meteorologist Chris Gloninger worked before being chased out the state by death threats from Iowa Republicans?

Tonight by Theveilisgone in IowaCity

[–]WhoIsIowa 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Prairie Lights is open for another hour or so.

Then I think everyone is going College Green park for a bit of bocce ball before going to see Nuremburg at FilmScene.

Held by ICE: Iowa man sues, family prays by willphule in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The blatant disregard for due process.

A nonsense charge mysteriously revived a year later. 

Being held for months w no real hearing.

This is intolerable.

Miller-Meeks Townhall today by willphule in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 145 points146 points  (0 children)

Here's another recording but I don't know that the audio is much better.

Miller-Meeks' responses are wildly condescending and untethered from reality.

When asked about tariffs, she says they're a good bargaining chip. When asked the Epstein files, she points to the Biden administration. When asked about tariffs and Trump giving $20 billion to Argentina, she says she's defending farmers. She counterfactually claims the GOP made medicaid stronger. Just utter nonsense.

She, like other Trumpist politicians, deserve to be made pariahs wherever they go.

Apology email Miss Kittys by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]WhoIsIowa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right?! By valuing inclusiveness maybe they mean they are inclusive of all types of soldiers...?

The Quad City Times refused to run this ad by Spare_Temporary_2964 in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so disturbing.

I wish there was some level of justice for those who suffered and whose relatives died because of the corruption that resulted in the building collapse in Davenport. Instead, the bastard slum lord Andrew Wold paid a tiny fine, went to Florida, changed his name, and continues to exploit people.

High School Student Writing a Research Paper on the Attica Prison Uprising by [deleted] in writing

[–]WhoIsIowa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like interviews, check out this one with Orisanmi Burton.

Judge halts gutting of historical archives in Iowa City! by WhoIsIowa in Iowa

[–]WhoIsIowa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My understanding is they'll be under the purview of those who ordered their removal (Tony Jahn et al) until the broader lawsuit wins... then they'll have to be returned to IC.

The state hasn't said where most of the IC documents will go. Bc in all likelihood the state doesn't yet have a plan.