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‘I’m still terrified for my future’: Cedar Rapids climate protesters want solutions on local, national level

Posted on Dec 9, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska

Chants of “Green New Deal,” “this is what democracy looks like,” and “fossil fuels have got to go” filled the streets of Cedar Rapids on Friday night, as part of climate strikes organized around the country on Dec. 6. It was an emotional night for many, as marchers shared the reasons why they’re striking and the need for accelerated action to combat climate change. Around 120 people attended […]

Linn County Board of Supervisors declares a climate crisis ahead of Friday’s national climate strikes

Posted on Dec 5, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska

The Linn County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on Wednesday declaring a climate crisis in light of increased drought and heatwaves, decrease in the bird population and flooding throughout Iowa. The action by the supervisors occurred just days before people around the country — including in Cedar Rapids — prepare for the next […]

‘One percent is strong, 99 percent is a lot stronger’: Sen. Bernie Sanders brings his presidential campaign to the Ped Mall

Posted on Oct 26, 2019 by Paul Brennan

During his Friday night campaign rally in Iowa City, Sen. Bernie Sanders sounded almost exactly the same as he did during the first Iowa speech of his 2020 campaign at the Iowa Memorial Union in March. […]

Linn County Supervisor Stacey Walker endorses Kimberly Graham for U.S. Senate

Posted on Sep 17, 2019 by Paul Brennan

Democrat Kimberly Graham picked up an important endorsement in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate when Linn County Supervisor Stacey Walker announced on Tuesday that he is supporting her candidacy. In May, Graham became the first Democrat to announce a challenge to Sen. Joni Ernst, but her campaign was overshadowed when […]

Retired Admiral Michael Franken announces a run for Joni Ernst’s Senate seat

Posted on Aug 26, 2019 by Paul Brennan

Retired Navy Admiral Michael Franken announced Monday that he is running for the U.S. Senate. Franken, who grew up in rural Sioux County, Iowa, and currently lives in Sioux City, is the fourth candidate to join the race for the Democratic Party nomination. The winner will face incumbent Sen. Joni Ernst in the Nov. 2020 general election. […]

Eddie Mauro becomes the second Iowa Democrat to announce a 2020 Senate run

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Paul Brennan

Democrat Eddie Mauro announced on Monday he is running for the U.S. Senate. The Des Moines businessman has long been active in progressive politics, and in 2018 he made an unsuccessfully bid for the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. […]

Kimberly Graham announces 2020 challenge to Sen. Joni Ernst

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Paul Brennan

Democrat Kimberly Graham has announced she is running for the U.S. Senate, becoming the first candidate challenging incumbent Sen. Joni Ernst. This is the first time the Indianola attorney has run for public office. “I’m running because it’s time for us to be represented in the Senate by a working person who knows what it’s […]

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