Category Archives: Issues

Primary issues in which Fawkes-Lee & Ryan are involved

Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Anonymous

“All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with the conflicts and battles of man’s prowess over man, of strife and discord for greed and power, or glories achieved by one nation over another. Labor Day is … Continue reading →

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Hunger Pains Me

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Stephanie Fawkes-Lee

This is the same cocktail of emotions that lead so many to suicide attempts. Continue reading →

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A.I. Influence in Elections

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Marty Ryan

Intelligence and politics are two words that often don’t go together. But when you add the adjective “artificial” to further describe intelligence there should be no connection between that and politics. There is no room for artificial intelligence in American … Continue reading →

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The Pledge Paradox

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Marty Ryan

The Des Moines Register has been running a series giving readers and voters information on upcoming candidates running for office. Although special interest groups help fund campaigns, it is hard-earned taxpayer money that pays the salaries and generous health and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor Reynolds’ “Poor” Math

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Marty Ryan

Last December, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds turned down $29 million of federal funding that would have provided a low-income family $40 per month “to help with food costs” during the 3-month break in the school year. Her justification for snubbing … Continue reading →

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Garbage Day

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Stephanie Fawkes-Lee

National Football League quarterback Kirk Cousins is leaving the Minnesota Vikings after signing a contract with the Atlanta Falcons for 4-years and $180 million dollars with $100 million of it guaranteed. It’s quite a contract. He had stated earlier in … Continue reading →

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