Gerald Ott News Today

Gerald Ott reviews U.S. policies on immigration and their shortcomings, from George W. Bush's presidency to the Biden administration.

Gerald Ott critiques the anti-immigrant policies embraced by several red state governors and Iowa Republican legislators.

Republican state legislators, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Senator Chuck Grassley inspired many of Bleeding Heartland's most-read posts.

Republican state legislators, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Senator Chuck Grassley inspired many of Bleeding Heartland's most-read posts.

Opinion: Readers say the bottle bill still has purpose and examine Iowa Democrats' plans in letters published Dec. 4-10, 2023.

Herb Strentz reflects on the Iowa caucus campaign and the political mentality of Iowa's ruling Republican Party.

Gerald Ott: Marilynne Robinson has been called “America’s greatest living writer.” When she calls out Iowa's governor, we need to pay heed.

Gerald Ott compiles noteworthy public statements about the Middle East crisis from Iowa's top elected officials.

Gerald Ott reflects on the Linn County Republicans' upcoming fundraiser, which has as a theme, "Iowa's Crisis in Education."

Gerald Ott: The governor does a disservice to teachers everywhere when she puts this kernel of disinformation into parents’ minds.