The Iowa Legislature is moving a bill that would ban driver’s license tests in Spanish — and any language other than English. There’s zero evidence Spanish speakers are worse drivers. But there is evidence this will push people to drive uninsured.

'OH HEY THERE' - In addition to going for 99 counties for the gov's race, Auditor Rob Sand's campaign manager told me he's been to 8 of the last 10 Hinterlands. The festival has grown a lot in that time. And this year, organizers made a promo w/ Sand playing 'tour guide.'

03-05-26 - This week, two Iowans have been named by the Pentagon as casualties in the Trump Administration’s conflict with Iran.

01-13-26 - A long day at the Capitol. Condition of the State, eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, and property taxes. Follow @iowastartingline for more.

PAGING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - I obtained some photos of Capitol pages stuffing reelection mailers for Iowa Rep. Jennifer Smith, R-Dubuque. Those are state employees using state property to benefit a political campaign: patently illegal.

DARK MONEY OUT - Just getting back from the US Senate Democratic forum put on by @progressiowa and stopbigmoney in Des Moines. Wanted to share this brief chat with End Citizens United’s Tiffany Muller. We talk about the problem of dark money and what we could do about it.

me: confidently starts friend's Hot Ones challenge-themed party also me 7 wings deep: sweating profusely "i'm little nautious... can i get in that beer crate" turns out writing about spicy iowa politics ≠ handling actual spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️

this is our guy…

His message to Democrats: " Iowa and Arizona are very much alike. Where you guys are as a party is where we were not too long ago." 9/10

🎥 Gallego on Republican power grabs: "They're doing mid-decade redistricting all over the country to preserve their power because they know what they're doing is harmful. Instead of changing course, they're trying to change voters." 5/10

Code compliant sounds safe. It's not. Designing better than code takes expertise, not minimums. Do you know the difference between code compliant and a healthy home? #architecture #smarthomes

Eric Trump: "An anchor on CNN called my father a PIECE of Shit!" #cdnpoli

❗Σε πλήρη εξέλιξη η αναχαίτιση του στολίσκου για τη Γάζα από το ισραηλινό πολεμικό ναυτικό. Σκάφη ακτιβιστών που επιχειρούν να ''σπάσουν'' τον αποκλεισμό του παλαιστινιακού θύλακα περικυκλώνονται, ενώ μέλη των IDF κάνουν ρεσάλτο σε τουλάχιστον ένα πλοίο. Credit: Clash Report #skaigr #news

Так виглядало небо перед вчорашньою грозою у Вінниці. Величезні кілометрові хмари всього за кілька годин перетворилися на темно-сині дощові вали. Жахаюче та захоплююче водночас.

Food pantries in Connecticut have nearly TRIPLED in visitors. 39,000 families lost SNAP benefits. Groceries are up. People are saying: “I take only what I need.” This is Trump’s America. And we can’t afford it. #TrumpsGroceryCrisis

A huge THANKS to our incredible #CARTEN100 cyclists who took on the 100-mile ride from Cardiff to Tenby in support of LOOK. Every pound helps us continue supporting young people with vision impairment. Feeling inspired? Click 🔗to get involved! buff.ly/BNgUdXm #ManchesterMarathon #LondonToBrighton

ICYMI, 19 cities across Utah could transition their entire electricity supply to 100% net renewable energy sources, if their councils pass an ordinance by June: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

What does this mean for US supply chain security? The first fully domestic NMC811 battery supply chain for US defense is being built in Tennessee. Full story: aktiego.com/sectors/mini... #Defense #Battery #CriticalMinerals $SIXK

In a shocking scene that crosses all red lines worldwide, Israeli occupation army soldiers stormed a school in the city of Al-Khalil to arrest 8-year-old Palestinian children, causing widespread terror among their remaining classmates.

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The terfs seem to be thinning out now

I wish people had listened to Al Gore and put Social Security and Medicare in a lockbox so Republicans couldn’t steal it.

YOU are responsible for LARGE numbers of people DYING! ❌ @GaryYounge responds to Tony Blair’s criticism of Labour’s Net Zero policies… @carysafoko.bsky.social 🎧 Listen To The Full Episode - linktr.ee/overthetopun... (LINK IN BIO) 🔗 🎬 Powered By @weareunedited.bsky.social 🎥

So close, Mo! #LFC #Salah

Sunday 1/4/26 Quick4Cast. Warmer days ahead! What you need to know in 30 seconds. Check the First Alert 4 weather app for more forecast details #stlwx Full forecast -> firstalert4.com/weather

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Mastodon was confusing to use when it first launched, but things have changed. Head of Communications, Andy Piper, explains how they work. Watch the full episode at www.wearedevelopers.com/en/videos/13...

Meant to share this last night but I accidentally caused a glitch while playing Mario World last night

Kyiv today. Two moments I captured: a gorgeous view and scars of war.

Ukrainian drones are shredding Russian logistics at depths beyond 100 km, with a sharp rise in published footage showing military and supply vehicles destroyed across occupied rear routes. #Ukraine

The US government had Fred Hampton killed, but it wasn't because he was a Black Panther leader - it was actually his plan to bring together marginalized communities that scared them too much. Source #Assassination #Government #Conspiracy #Panthers #Revolution

Russian philosopher Dugin has proposed rationing internet access for Russians, granting it for good behavior.

This Jan 6 was one of the weirder ones …not counting the first one of course.

• A billionaire is running for governor • Global overheating is speeding up • Gary Griggs on coastal changes and climate change And more in this week’s free, plain language newsletter with climate change news and analysis for Santa Cruz County, California, 16-minute read cruzclimate.com

𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻. Today, Berta Mrak, Ambassador of Slovenia to the @coe.int, highlights Slovenia’s long-term strategy, safe houses, and 24/7 helpline for victims. #EndVAW #16DaysOfActivism

🇨🇺 Cuba's students struggle with blackouts and remote learning It's the middle of the night in Havana, but the power is back on for the first time in 15 hours, and Alejandro Benitez, a university student needs to get his assignment in before the electricity cuts out again.

#us #iran #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/8e71914v

🇺🇦Ukraine is NOT russia. 🇺🇦Ukraine is NOT a russian colony. 🇺🇦Ukraine is NOT "within russian sphere of influence, and this should be given to russia as a property". 🇺🇦Ukrainians are NOT russians. 🇺🇦Ukrainian culture is NOT russian culture. 🇺🇦Ukraine will never be russia !

A NYC pop-up just opened displaying all 3.5 million pages of the Epstein files

I'm having sex with my husband and my wife 💦 #nintendo #pokemon #disney #roythefox

Waste Not: Tips to Reduce Food Waste #StopFoodWaste Day #ZeroHunger Each year, we waste 1/3 of all the food that is produced! Tips to reduce #foodwaste! www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/red... #feedingAmerica

The Artemis 2 crew name a new crater on the moon after Reid Wiseman's wife Carroll. One of the most beautiful videos you’ll ever see 🥹

A man in Lebanon recieves a call from the ‘israeli’ IDF army telling him he could either die alone or die with his family in the car. He ran out the car into a field and was struck and murdered by an ‘israeli’ drone instantly. #IsraeliTerrorism Video: Lebanon #1

**The Following Contains Explicit Language and Adult Content** Mick Foley the Ambassador: Why WWE Trusted Him to Represent the Company Segment is from AJ OUM Episode 357 For ALL THINGS OUM: Click here: www.linktr.ee/ajoum #AJOrsini #DeceiveDave #OUM #MickFoley #WWE #Legend

Flow like the river #rap #hiphop #trap #remix #rapper #praise #CHH #fyp #discover #viral #explore #mixtape #MusicSky

Relaxing on the Hand after Dinner with Angus and Betty!

San Francisco protesters gather at Civic Center Plaza during the No Kings protest, part of the nationwide protests against President Trump along with the administration’s domestic and foreign actions. Live updates → www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... 📽️: @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social/S.F. Chronicle

Honestly pizza has to be my least favorite type of food to order

amy’s redemption drive, on our way to get oomf

rare aesthetic: visiting your old childhood school #rareaesthetic #nostalgia #liminal #nostalgiacore #childhoodmemories

New on Activists Make History with @peggynash.bsky.social: Big Tent Organizing with @heathermcpherson.bsky.social McPherson explains how values-driven organizing goes hand-in-hand with building a bigger tent for the federal NDP. 🎙️🔗 perspectivesjournal.ca/heather-mcpherson

Nature's Confession: The "Tree of Maternal Love" by the Qiantang River After the Qiantang River recedes, tidal trees "grow" deep into the earth. Look at that tall silhouette—it looks just like parents standing guard beside their child, with the child nestled against them. #Sudden #video #hotspot

"It would be an act of war when you destroy civilian infrastructure: we said it was an act of war when they did it to Ukraine and it's an act of war when you do it to Iran." Reform UK's Laila Cunningham on the US's threats towards Iran. #Newsnight

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ENFINIGY and ENFINIGY Pro 1.5-liter Electric Kettles Have Gimpy Handles. These handles loosen and separate from the kettle causing hot contents to spill and creating a serious burn hazard. #RecallAlert #KitchenSafety #BurnHazard #ProductRecall #HomeSafety

In the latest episode of The Current podcast, TXST President Kelly Damphousse sits down with Eric Algoe to talk career paths, the new 2025–2035 Campus Master Plan, and what’s ahead for TXST. 🎧 Apple: https://ow.ly/lmSE50Y1s2z 🎧 Spotify: https://ow.ly/Ypvp50Y1s2A

It's hard to leave your hometown behind... #lostintheroots #animation #gamedev #indiegame #iamnotahuman

Could the Conservatives lose control of Kent County Council next week? “Anything is possible”, Kemi Badenoch tells me on a visit to Sevenoaks. The party leader says “the public are still angry” with the Tories ahead of polling day on 1st May. #localelections

#fehlgeburt #fehlgeburtdarfkeintabuthemersein #schwanger #schwangerschaft #ernährunginderschwangerschaft Ich bringe gerade meine Videos hierher – falls du neu bist, willkommen! 👋