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Laura Belin walks through how Iowa Senate and House Republicans dealt with concepts in the governor's "parental empowerment" bill.

Bruce Lear: In a state ruled by one party, the legislature can become an echo chamber, fueling groupthink. 

Bruce Lear sounds the alarm about two bills affecting public education that have stayed mostly below the radar this year.

Bruce Lear: It’s time for Iowa's adults to follow the lead of children, who walked out of school to protest GOP bullying of LGBTQ people.

Bruce Lear reflects on how Governor Kim Reynolds got her school voucher bill passed and what public school advocates can do now.

Governor Kim Reynolds, the state legislature, and Iowa Supreme Court rulings inspired the majority of this year's most popular posts.

Bruce Lear: I'm a caucus fan. If caucusing becomes history, Iowa and the Democratic Party will be harmed in four ways.

Bruce Lear offers five reasons the Spirit Lake and Cherokee school boards are making the wrong choice by arming school staff.

Bruce Lear: As Iowa lawmakers prepare to convene again in January, they need to consider the value of good public educators.

Bruce Lear: Public education is on the ballot in November. Here are some realities for Iowa educators to consider.