Patriots believe that America’s strength comes from our ability to work together. No matter where we come from or what our color, patriots believe we can make this a place where freedom is for everyone, no exceptions.
Patriots want to make it as easy as possible for every American to exercise our right to vote.
Patriots contribute our fair share in taxes for our public schools, roads, clean drinking water, health care, and more.
Patriots believe in an honest education about our history, even when it’s critical, so we can learn from the past and create a better future together.
Patriots respect every American’s right to express our faith, and believe faith should never be used as an excuse for discrimination.
Patriots believe the American dream is big enough for every citizen, and everyone who aspires to come to our country in pursuit of a better life.
Patriots celebrate our independence year-round, by participating in our democracy, standing together across race and place, to fight for the country we all deserve.
Local and national organizations released the annual Iowa LGBTQ Media Guide today, to provide accurate information and encourage appropriate representation of the LGBTQ community in the media. One Iowa, Iowa Safe Schools, Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, GLAAD, and Progress Iowa jointly released the guide, which can be viewed by clicking here.
(more…)Two recent reports show a sputtering Iowa economy after years of attacks on working families under Republican leadership.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Iowa lost jobs again in April, as our economic recovery from the pandemic continues to fall behind other states. And Moneywise rated Iowa as one of the worst states when considering residents fleeing the state. The two reports come after five years of Republican control in state government that has seen the stripping away of worker’s rights, underfunding of education, and a partisan, ideological approach to health care and social policy.
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