Our Liberties We Prize
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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...
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?
"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
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. 🧵
“… 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
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
Are you better off than you were 100 days ago? Unless you’re one of Trump’s billionaire buddies, guessing the answer is no…
April 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Are you better off than you were 100 days ago? Unless you’re one of Trump’s billionaire buddies, guessing the answer is no…
Immigrants deserve respect & the fundamental right to due process. Period. Not only do they deserve it, it's the law. That’s why we must stand against this hateful administration and demand all civil liberties be upheld! #DueProcess #HumanRights #CivilRights
April 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Immigrants deserve respect & the fundamental right to due process. Period. Not only do they deserve it, it's the law. That’s why we must stand against this hateful administration and demand all civil liberties be upheld! #DueProcess #HumanRights #CivilRights
We should be expanding health care access in this country. Instead, Republicans want to rip it away from millions by gutting Medicaid expansion to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. #HandsOffMedicaid
April 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We should be expanding health care access in this country. Instead, Republicans want to rip it away from millions by gutting Medicaid expansion to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. #HandsOffMedicaid
From Planned Parenthood Action:
Baby Olivia, HF 391, is back on the floor in the Iowa House tomorrow (4/17/25). Nearly 1,200 of our fiercest advocates have already told lawmakers to shut this propaganda down—but anti-abortion politicians just can’t quit their obsession.
Baby Olivia, HF 391, is back on the floor in the Iowa House tomorrow (4/17/25). Nearly 1,200 of our fiercest advocates have already told lawmakers to shut this propaganda down—but anti-abortion politicians just can’t quit their obsession.
April 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
From Planned Parenthood Action:
Baby Olivia, HF 391, is back on the floor in the Iowa House tomorrow (4/17/25). Nearly 1,200 of our fiercest advocates have already told lawmakers to shut this propaganda down—but anti-abortion politicians just can’t quit their obsession.
Baby Olivia, HF 391, is back on the floor in the Iowa House tomorrow (4/17/25). Nearly 1,200 of our fiercest advocates have already told lawmakers to shut this propaganda down—but anti-abortion politicians just can’t quit their obsession.
Public media is one of the last places working families can access fact-based reporting, educational programming, and local news for free. Instead of working for us, our federal reps are pushing cuts that hurt families while billionaires get tax breaks. #ElmoNotElon #PublicMedia #ISupportPublicMedia
April 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Public media is one of the last places working families can access fact-based reporting, educational programming, and local news for free. Instead of working for us, our federal reps are pushing cuts that hurt families while billionaires get tax breaks. #ElmoNotElon #PublicMedia #ISupportPublicMedia
April 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Congressional Republicans are working to rob all of us of our health care, food assistance, student loan forgiveness, caregiving support, and more. Why? To fund billionaire tax breaks. Tell Congress to put Iowans first - not tax breaks for billionaires. #TaxDay2025 #FamiliesOverBillionaires
April 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Congressional Republicans are working to rob all of us of our health care, food assistance, student loan forgiveness, caregiving support, and more. Why? To fund billionaire tax breaks. Tell Congress to put Iowans first - not tax breaks for billionaires. #TaxDay2025 #FamiliesOverBillionaires
[W]e dedicated a tiny fraction of our federal budget, 0.6%, to making the world a better place. Where there was famine, we brought food. Where natural disasters struck, we brought relief. Where wars and disease came, so did our doctors and medicines. www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/restore-am...
April 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
[W]e dedicated a tiny fraction of our federal budget, 0.6%, to making the world a better place. Where there was famine, we brought food. Where natural disasters struck, we brought relief. Where wars and disease came, so did our doctors and medicines. www.ourlibertiesweprize.com/p/restore-am...
A "pause" isn't good enough, especially with ridiculous tariffs still in place for China. Trump’s tariffs have already sunk the stock market and essentials are getting even more expensive than they already were.
April 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A "pause" isn't good enough, especially with ridiculous tariffs still in place for China. Trump’s tariffs have already sunk the stock market and essentials are getting even more expensive than they already were.