Arnold Garson: Second Thoughts

Thoughts on government transparency, politics and civic affairs written weekly -- and sometimes, weakly -- by a longtime advocate for government transparency.

Current events, rural living/consumer issues, women's challenges, Iowa life

Where you get in-depth coverage and exclusive reporting about Iowa politics

This opinion column examines news, events and experiences through a humanitarian and social justice lens, names the culprits and applauds the defenders of truth, democracy and human rights.

Romen is an LA-based comedy writer who has been accused of "relying on writing the "f" word ala a junior high schooler who struggles with words"

Rick Jost is a freelance journalist in Des Moines. He was a longtime reporter and editor at The Des Moines Register, including 10 years as the business editor. Later, he was a senior editor at Meredith Corp., and the editor of Our Iowa magazine.

A view from rural America: immigration, agriculture, environment, politics

An award-winning Iowa journalist's observations on politics, current events, family and some random things, too.

These are short discussions of various aspects of American politics in particular and the nature of politics and political affairs generally.

The politics and culture of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.

News, opinions and ideas from the Quad-Cities, where the river runs east to west

How to be a more informed news consumer and understand why journalists do what they do

Consistently ahead of the curve political analysis, commentary and strategy.