Our Liberties We Prize
@www.ourlibertiesweprize.com
And Our Rights We Will Maintain.
Iowans writing about politics, big ideas, and current events through a moral lens. www.ourlibertiesweprize.com
Iowans writing about politics, big ideas, and current events through a moral lens. www.ourlibertiesweprize.com
It’s been 250 years. It’s past time to end taxation without representation for every American citizen. www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/time-end-t...
October 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It’s been 250 years. It’s past time to end taxation without representation for every American citizen. www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/time-end-t...
Not one single Iowa Representative had a townhall during the recess. Not one. Who exactly was out there trying to advocate for medical neglect and starvation of children?
Mike Johnson on CNN and Fox News polls that show how unpopular Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is:
“I'm not buying that, polls can be manipulated.”
“I'm not buying that, polls can be manipulated.”
August 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Not one single Iowa Representative had a townhall during the recess. Not one. Who exactly was out there trying to advocate for medical neglect and starvation of children?
Did you forget? We didn't.
Trump promised to release the Epstein files. He didn’t.
His administration blocked investigations. His allies shut down subpoenas. The question isn’t just who’s on the list. It’s: what are they hiding?
Trump promised to release the Epstein files. He didn’t.
His administration blocked investigations. His allies shut down subpoenas. The question isn’t just who’s on the list. It’s: what are they hiding?
August 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Did you forget? We didn't.
Trump promised to release the Epstein files. He didn’t.
His administration blocked investigations. His allies shut down subpoenas. The question isn’t just who’s on the list. It’s: what are they hiding?
Trump promised to release the Epstein files. He didn’t.
His administration blocked investigations. His allies shut down subpoenas. The question isn’t just who’s on the list. It’s: what are they hiding?
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
NBC News confirms this report, adding that Matt Whitaker (now US ambassador to NATO) will consider coming back to run for #IASen.
That would create a big problem for Ashley Hinson #IA02, who is widely seen as the top GOP candidate for Senate if Ernst retires.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
That would create a big problem for Ashley Hinson #IA02, who is widely seen as the top GOP candidate for Senate if Ernst retires.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
August 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
NBC News confirms this report, adding that Matt Whitaker (now US ambassador to NATO) will consider coming back to run for #IASen.
That would create a big problem for Ashley Hinson #IA02, who is widely seen as the top GOP candidate for Senate if Ernst retires.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
That would create a big problem for Ashley Hinson #IA02, who is widely seen as the top GOP candidate for Senate if Ernst retires.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
"It’s no wonder that pride in being an American is at a record low, with many people in a funk, wondering what happened to the America that they loved.
But there are no solutions to be found in despair or by giving up on the American ideal."
www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/remember-p...
But there are no solutions to be found in despair or by giving up on the American ideal."
www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/remember-p...
August 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"It’s no wonder that pride in being an American is at a record low, with many people in a funk, wondering what happened to the America that they loved.
But there are no solutions to be found in despair or by giving up on the American ideal."
www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/remember-p...
But there are no solutions to be found in despair or by giving up on the American ideal."
www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/remember-p...
Immigrants belong in Iowa. #KeepFamiliesTogether
August 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Immigrants belong in Iowa. #KeepFamiliesTogether
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
BREAKING: A federal court temporarily blocked our clients’ school districts from complying with a new Texas law that mandates displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
The Constitution is clear: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
The Constitution is clear: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
August 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
BREAKING: A federal court temporarily blocked our clients’ school districts from complying with a new Texas law that mandates displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
The Constitution is clear: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
The Constitution is clear: Public schools are not Sunday schools.
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
Forcing lawmakers you disagree with to comply with 24/7 police surveillance is a gross civil liberties violation.
President Trump and his allies in Texas will stop at nothing to silence voters of color, including targeting the elected officials who represent them.
President Trump and his allies in Texas will stop at nothing to silence voters of color, including targeting the elected officials who represent them.
Democratic Texas lawmaker passes 24-hour mark on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort | CNN Politics
Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier has now spent over 24 hours on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety.
www.cnn.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Forcing lawmakers you disagree with to comply with 24/7 police surveillance is a gross civil liberties violation.
President Trump and his allies in Texas will stop at nothing to silence voters of color, including targeting the elected officials who represent them.
President Trump and his allies in Texas will stop at nothing to silence voters of color, including targeting the elected officials who represent them.
Dear trans Iowans: You belong. You are loved. We see you.
Dear Iowa: We are better than the MAGA bullies in charge. We won’t go quiet!
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
Dear Iowa: We are better than the MAGA bullies in charge. We won’t go quiet!
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
August 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Dear trans Iowans: You belong. You are loved. We see you.
Dear Iowa: We are better than the MAGA bullies in charge. We won’t go quiet!
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
Dear Iowa: We are better than the MAGA bullies in charge. We won’t go quiet!
#TransRightsAreHumanRights
“Corrupt” is perhaps one of the President’s favorite words. The leader of the Republican party, for whom it seems every accusation is a confession, uses the word to describe others constantly. President Biden. The media. Secretary Clinton. The entire country. 🧵
July 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“Corrupt” is perhaps one of the President’s favorite words. The leader of the Republican party, for whom it seems every accusation is a confession, uses the word to describe others constantly. President Biden. The media. Secretary Clinton. The entire country. 🧵
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
Memorial is about more than flying the flag and putting flowers on graves. To honor a person's memory is to make sure that their sacrifices were not in vain. We have work to do.
May 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Memorial is about more than flying the flag and putting flowers on graves. To honor a person's memory is to make sure that their sacrifices were not in vain. We have work to do.
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
On this Memorial Day, I've been thinking of my grandfather, who fought in World War II and helped to liberate Dachau. Contemplating how we make sure such things don't happen again--and how we are failing to do that.
May 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
On this Memorial Day, I've been thinking of my grandfather, who fought in World War II and helped to liberate Dachau. Contemplating how we make sure such things don't happen again--and how we are failing to do that.
“… it means less safety and security for our future selves, our children, and our grandchildren. More of the budget will go to debt. Less to education. Less to healthcare. Less to defense. Less to Social Security. Less take-home pay as taxes go up." www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/iowa-feder...
May 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“… it means less safety and security for our future selves, our children, and our grandchildren. More of the budget will go to debt. Less to education. Less to healthcare. Less to defense. Less to Social Security. Less take-home pay as taxes go up." www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/iowa-feder...
Trump’s economy keeps punishing everyday Iowans, betraying workers while selling us out to billionaires. That’s not leadership – it’s exploitation.
![Background is a beige-tone photo of the Lincoln Memoria statue. Wording over the top reads "Government of [words "the people" crossed out, and "billionaires" hand-written in], by the [word "people" crossed out, and "billionaires" hand-written in], for the [word "people" crossed out, and "billionaires" hand-written in]."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:otaiowa3wmftsp57z4d3lo7x/bafkreicvaddrwytkngz5e4tpc3ns57d7lqadywqhoghrmol53svms7fomq@jpeg)
May 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Trump’s economy keeps punishing everyday Iowans, betraying workers while selling us out to billionaires. That’s not leadership – it’s exploitation.
Prices are going up & we need leaders who will stand up for us. But, Senators Ernst & Grassley aren't standing up for Iowans or the Constitution. That’s why we must hold them accountable! #Iowa
May 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Prices are going up & we need leaders who will stand up for us. But, Senators Ernst & Grassley aren't standing up for Iowans or the Constitution. That’s why we must hold them accountable! #Iowa
Iowa has the second highest rate of new cancer cases in the nation. So, why does the MAGA legislature refuse to rein in polluters?! #Iowa #IowaLegis #DoYourJob
May 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Iowa has the second highest rate of new cancer cases in the nation. So, why does the MAGA legislature refuse to rein in polluters?! #Iowa #IowaLegis #DoYourJob
Hey Reps. Miller-Meeks, Hinson, Feenstra, and Nunn, DO YOUR JOBS! Iowans are relying on you to support Medicaid, SNAP and public education, NOT tax cuts for the rich. #Iowa
May 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Hey Reps. Miller-Meeks, Hinson, Feenstra, and Nunn, DO YOUR JOBS! Iowans are relying on you to support Medicaid, SNAP and public education, NOT tax cuts for the rich. #Iowa
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
I'm sure you already saw the original. I'm pretty sure it was someone in the WH finding a way to distract him with something shiny so he wouldn't suggest a conservative U.S. bishop, thereby ensuring that person could not be the Pope.
May 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I'm sure you already saw the original. I'm pretty sure it was someone in the WH finding a way to distract him with something shiny so he wouldn't suggest a conservative U.S. bishop, thereby ensuring that person could not be the Pope.
He's not saving the economy—he's playing it.
May 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
He's not saving the economy—he's playing it.
I believe Iowa lawmakers should focus more on fully funding public schools & less on censoring them! What about you? #Iowa #IowaLegis #IowaGovernor
April 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I believe Iowa lawmakers should focus more on fully funding public schools & less on censoring them! What about you? #Iowa #IowaLegis #IowaGovernor
Reposted by Our Liberties We Prize
"Detainees at the Bluebonnet immigrant detention center in the small city of Anson, Texas, sent the outside world a message this week: S-O-S. With a Reuters drone flying nearby, 31 men formed the letters in the dirt yard of the facility on Monday."
Jeferson Escalona, who DHS said was a “self-admitted” member of Tren de Aragua: "They're making false accusations about me. I don't belong to any gang." W/ @kristinacooke.bsky.social www.reuters.com/world/americ...
SOS: Migrants held in Texas fear notorious El Salvador prison
Venezuelan detainees in Texas fear the Trump administration will send them to El Salvador's notorious CECOT maximum security prison.
www.reuters.com
April 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"Detainees at the Bluebonnet immigrant detention center in the small city of Anson, Texas, sent the outside world a message this week: S-O-S. With a Reuters drone flying nearby, 31 men formed the letters in the dirt yard of the facility on Monday."