21 Nov 2019

Broken Justice: U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Address Racial Bias and Systemic Injustice That Contributed to Hispanic Inmate’s Death Sentence

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (November 21, 2019) — The US Supreme Court has refused to review the case of a Hispanic man who was sentenced to death — and subsequently subjected to eight years of solitary confinement for up to 22 hours a day, which is tantamount to physical torture — based on an expert witness’ racist testimony suggesting that Hispanics po

21 Nov 2019

Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Tradition Continues

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 21, 2019) — Barksdale's cookies have become synonymous with the Iowa State Fair. Each year, thousands of families get in line to get their cup or bucket of warm, fresh chocolate chip cookies. But, as Joe Barksdale reaches 92 years old, it is time to make sure that cookie tradition continues.

20 Nov 2019

Illinois Office of Tourism Announces 2019 Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide

By Madeline Carlson

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 20, 2019) — The Illinois Office of Tourism is releasing its annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide featuring unique local businesses around the state — each offering an authentic Illinois experience for visitors along with one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season.

20 Nov 2019

Trump's Course-Correction on E-Cigarettes: Great Idea, No Matter His Reasons

By Thomas L Knapp

Annie Karni, Maggie Haberman, and Sheila Kaplan of the New York Times describe US President Donald Trump's proposed ban on flavored e-cigarette products as "a swift and bold reaction to a growing public health crisis affecting teenagers" that Trump backed away from "under pressure from his political advisers and lobbyists to factor in the potential pushback from his supporters." Maybe they're right about Trump's motivations, but they're wrong about pretty much everything else.

20 Nov 2019

University of Dubuque to Hold Advent Worship Service and Tree Lighting

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (November 20, 2019) — University of Dubuque will hold an Advent Worship Service and Tree Lighting at 4PM, Wednesday, December 4, in Blades Chapel and on the Quad.

Open to the public, the event will begin with an Advent Worship Service in Blades Chapel. The service will feature the preaching of Mark Ward, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, as well as the musical talent of several students including the UD Chamber Singers.

19 Nov 2019

Impeach the Government: Rogue Agencies Have Been Abusing Their Powers for Decades

By John W Whitehead

“When a man unprincipled in private life[,] desperate in his fortune, bold in his temper . . .

18 Nov 2019

Voters Say They Want a Third Party. They Should Vote Accordingly.

By Thomas L Knapp

According to an October Rasmussen poll, 38% of likely voters say they intend to vote for "someone other than President Trump or the Democratic presidential nominee" in the 2020 US presidential election. In a three-way presidential race, 38% constitutes a winning plurality, assuming it's distributed among the states such that the Electoral College outcome reflects it.

18 Nov 2019

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller: Chief Justice Mark Cady's "Legacy is Larger Than Any Particular Ruling"

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES. IOWA (November 16, 2019) — Attorney General Tom Miller issued this statement regarding the Nov. 15 death of Iowa Chief Justice Mark Cady:

"I was shocked and devastated to learn about Chief Justice Cady’s passing. This is a terrible loss for the state and for the courts. The chief justice was a dedicated public servant and a fair-minded jurist.

15 Nov 2019

Overkill: 13-Year-Old Student Handcuffed, Arrested, Charged With Felony & Criminally Prosecuted for Pointing Imaginary "Finger Gun" at Classmates

By The Rutherford Institute

 

14 Nov 2019

USCIS Proposes to Adjust Fees to Meet Operational Needs

By Billia Genevieve

WASHINGTON DC (November 14, 2019) — The Department of Homeland Security will publish a notice of proposed rulemaking in the 

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