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Joni Ernst
June 28, 2022
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Ben Jacobs
How Iowa Fell in Love With the Republican Party
Barack Obama won the state twice. Now Democrats are an endangered species there.
March 16, 2022
Grace Segers
“There Was Barely a Breath”: How Capitol Hill Reacted to Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s Plea for Help
While the Ukrainian president’s emotional appeal earned plaudits, he fell short on convincing lawmakers to support a no-fly zone.
November 4, 2020
Libby Watson
The Futility of the Democrats’ Record-Breaking War Chest
Liberals lined the campaigns of Senate hopefuls with mountainous piles of campaign loot, only to watch it all burn up on election night.
September 17, 2020
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Kerry Howley
Behind Every Republican Man
Joni Ernst’s reelection campaign may be an object lesson in what it takes for a woman to win in today’s GOP.
July 28, 2020
Kevin Mahnken
It’s Shaping Up to Be a Horrific Election Season for Republican Women
Trump’s reelection is coinciding with trends that might leave the GOP with its least gender-balanced legislature in years.
November 22, 2019
Nick Martin
Republican Time-Wasting Is Killing Native Women
Dragging their feet on VAWA, the GOP proved again that protecting women and honoring tribal sovereignty aren't priorities in modern conservative politics.
December 12, 2017
Jeet Heer
The Political Limits and Possibilities of #MeToo
Democrats are calling for President Donald Trump to resign. Now they need a substantive agenda to fight sexual harassment.
February 22, 2017
Eric Kleefeld
These rowdy town halls are really getting under Donald Trump’s skin.
March 31, 2015
Elizabeth Bruenig
Why Feminists Aren't Obligated to Support Right-Wing Women
Conservatives just don't get it
January 21, 2015
Rebecca Leber
Joni Ernst's State of the Union Response Was an Awkward Reminder That the GOP Is Broken
November 4, 2014
Alec MacGillis
Joni Ernst Is One of 2014's Most Extreme Candidates—But You Wouldn't Know It From Iowa's Press Coverage
November 3, 2014
Brian Beutler
Joni Ernst: I'm Not Sure If Obama Cares About Ebola or Americans' Safety
October 17, 2014
Brian Beutler
Joni Ernst: Poor People Aren't Entitled to Food, Clothing, or Health Care
October 3, 2014
Brian Beutler
The GOP's Midterm Strategy Is a Lot Like "Seinfeld"
It's a campaign about nothing—but way less funny
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