Archive - American Politics: Views from the Upper Midwest

Reforming Civic Education in America: Is a Civics Test for High School Students the Answer?

The Short Answer is No

Apr 29 •

Rural Consciousness and Rural Resentment: Is it Real?

While those who live in cities might not believe it, the evidence tells another story

Apr 18 •

January 2025

Is Democracy in "Decline" or "Crisis" in Rural America?

A question to examine in a course on rural politics

Jan 20 •

December 2024

How Would Independent Candidates Fare in Iowa: A Quick Note

Is electing an independent candidate possible in Iowa?

Dec 31, 2024 •

If I Were Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party ...

Iowa Democrats need to go back to basics and that starts with organizing locally

Dec 23, 2024 •

Election Recounts and State Decentralization: The Iowa Example

The Iowa State Legislature Needs to Prioritize Recount Reform During the Upcoming Legislative Session

Dec 13, 2024 •

The 2024 Election: What Happened in Iowa? Part 4

The Final in a Series on 2024 Presidential Vote Returns in the Hawkeye State

Dec 5, 2024 •

November 2024

The 2024 Election: What Happened in Iowa? Part 3

The Third in a Series on 2024 Presidential Vote Returns in the Hawkeye State

Nov 27, 2024 •

The 2024 Election: What Happened in Iowa? Part 2

The Second in a Series on 2024 Presidential Vote Returns in the Hawkeye State

Nov 22, 2024 •

The 2024 Election: What Happened in Iowa?

The First in a Series on 2024 Presidential Vote Returns in the Hawkeye State

Nov 19, 2024 •

Thune, Grassley, and Ernst hold the power to Stop Trump's Most Problematic Cabinet Nominations

Advancing Trump’s Agenda and Nominating Qualified Executive Branch Officials are not Mutually Exclusive

Nov 18, 2024 •

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