Sage's raw Iowa bid tests Democratic course in 2024
Jonathan Capehart profiles Nathan Sage, Knoxville Chamber executive and Iraq veteran, as he enters the Democratic Senate race against Joni Ernst. Sage brands Ernst as a corporate Republican and argues for a working class focus, vowing to tear down and rebuild the party. He warns about an out of touch Democratic stance and urges bold, plain talk to win back trust. The piece notes Iowa’s tough terrain for Democrats and references broader polling on trust in Congress and Trump. Capehart ends by citing Wellstone and urging hopefuls to follow Sage’s outspoken approach.
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Removal of Doug Emhoff from Holocaust Council sparks debate
John Carver of Decorah writes to oppose Emhoff's dismissal by the Trump administration, arguing Holocaust remembrance must avoid politicization. He recalls his own service with THMF since 1995, urges donations, and comments on Trump’s legal battles and calls for accountability, linking to broader political culture.
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Iowa leads in clean energy edge in 2024 report
Lisa Feuerbach notes in this guest column that the Common Sense Institute's Free Enterprise Report ranks Iowa first in national energy competitiveness for 2024, driven by wind solar and storage. It highlights growth in capacity and reliability, lower costs, and $29 billion in clean energy investment, while acknowledging infrastructure and bridge concerns.
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