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Driving Young Adults Out Of Iowa

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Marty Ryan

Some members of the Iowa House are determined to make all children look alike. Continue reading →

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As a Matter of Fact

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Marty Ryan

One reason why the issue of the death penalty has not popped up in major newscasts or other media accounts, nor should it, is that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to execute a minor. Continue reading →

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A Must-Do for the Iowa Legislature

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Marty & Stephanie

The Iowa Legislature must conform to the holding in Graham. “That for a juvenile offender who did not commit homicide the Eighth Amendment forbids the sentence of life without parole.” Continue reading →

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