Based on my 30 years of military service, I share background on why using National Guard domestically needs to be rare and for narrowly defined purposes.

Same vibes.

Not as bad as Helsinki, but one of these men looks more confident and in control.

"You’ll note that Trump routinely invokes 1870 to 1913 — the Gilded Age — as a time of unmatched American prosperity." He doesn't mention immigration in that time.

It often isn't lack of skills that prevent people from earning a 2 or 4 year degree. Outside elements create obstacles, which could be overcome with additional resources. My column in the Sioux City Journal.

No on Gabbard, yes on Ratcliffe.

Like she never saw this guy.

Jeff knows . . .

Notice the lack of hats.

About the same weather as the Kennedy inauguration. weather.com/news/weather...

Some dated information, but it would be useful to see how much changes under education savings accounts. If about parental choice, the should be big changes. If change not significant, then ...

Iowa's total employment has declined while national employment increased over the past two years. Access to affordable, quality child care is a short-term need, but long-term considerations require action now. siouxcityjournal.com/opinion/colu... (paywall)

Well done, as usual! I would suggest that it isn't that we "haven’t done a sufficient job teaching them (values) to the next generation." We haven't made them a priority among all citizens and elected officials.
FWIW, I raised Army values as an example locally.
Thanks for your leadership!