@m-de
Preacher's kid from Iowa. Loves dogs. Believes in supporting public education, the right to manage our own bodies, all individuals deserve equal opportunities and protection of fundamental rights and fiscal responsibility. Former Republican. DM's=blocked
New post by Nick Covington @covingtonedu.bsky.social:
Iowa’s political monoculture threatens the ecological, economic, and social diversity of our state, undermining our interdependence and resilience. And it’s killing us.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/03/14/i...
(1) The accused declared, ordered, or otherwise indicated that there shall be no survivors or surrender accepted; (2) The accused thereby intended to threaten an adversary or to conduct hostilities such that there would be no survivors or surrender accepted; (3) It was foreseeable that circumstances would be such that a practicable and reasonable ability to accept surrender would exist; (4) The accused was in a position of effective command or control over the subordinate forces to which the declaration or order was directed; and (5) The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with hostilities.
✋ Former USG war crimes lawyer here.
Apropos of SecDef's remarks this morning:
Denial of quarter—even the declaration of no quarter—is a war crime.
And recognized as such by the US Government.
From DoD's Manual for Military Commissions.
The U.S. military confirmed that all six crew members on an KC-135 aircraft died after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq, raising the U.S. death toll after two weeks of war with Iran. n.pr/4bHFwXO
Local officials encourage anyone who sees this child or may have information about his whereabouts to call 911.
Here are the companies destroying the east wing of the White House
I sought comment from Iowa National Guard about @jonathanlarsen.bsky.social's story.
They told me: “The Iowa National Guard does not use this kind of language or invoke religious prophecy in connection with military operations.”
(lmk if you hear otherwise)
laurabelin.substack.com/p/iowa-angle...
I never thought I would be in this situation. I have been fairly hard-core about identifying people who take part in public events in which they make statements intended to change public policy because we deserve to know who these people are.
open.substack.com/pub/lylemull... #immigration
New post by Bruce Lear: The majority party has been in control for a decade, and Iowa schools have received insufficient state funding. It’s time for voters to shift the balance of power, so politicians can offer public schools more than Hobson’s choices.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/03/10/i...
BREAKING: Federal lawsuit over Jan 6 plaque will CONTINUE. Police argue plaque was hung in “hidden” location that’s no better than a basement storage room
youtube.com/shorts/umXT1...
I know of some billionaires yachts that could be escorts. Can’t believe they haven’t volunteered them yet…
Today Iowa Gov Kim Reynolds signed a bill banning local govts from protecting transgender residents against discrimination in civil rights ordinances.
Last week, @repaime.bsky.social spoke forcefully against what she called the "enhanced civil rights removal act." www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFuY...
Pup on my lap on deck
Living his best life on a warm early March day in Iowa
Who's up early?
I wrote about a revealing Iowa House debate on ivermectin, which illustrated how conspiracy theories—once confined to fringe elements of the conservative movement—now drive the mainstream Republican agenda. #ialegis
www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/03/08/o...
Pope Leo XIV: “War is never holy!”
Hey Mike Johnson, while you're encouraging people to step down (Tony Gonzalez) why dont you do the same for the pedophile president. Man you are such a weak POS.
This was the reaction in the room this morning when Pete Hegseth said "tragic things happen" about the deaths of six American soldiers. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
I love our Senator Tony Bisignano 👏🏻
👇👇
Shes needs to be off the government payroll and out of government sponsored housing.
She needs off he government payroll and out of government sponsored housing.
Get her off our payroll and out of government sponsored housing
Get noem out of government housing and off our payroll
Kristi Noem has done a stunning amount of damage and it’s good she’s gone.
But this doesn’t change the fact that we need a complete overhaul of DHS, impartial investigations into the killings of two American citizens, and information on children that were taken from Minnesota.
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Iowa leaders mourn Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, the second Iowan killed in Kuwait attack
NOEM: I would disagree with the judge
CROCKETT: I'm sure you would, but can you tell me whether or not you have a law degree?
NOEM: A what?
CROCKETT: A law degree
NOEM: No I do no-
CROCKETT: Okay
Emmanuel Damas, 56, died in ICE custody on Monday. Damas came to the US from Haiti seeking asylum. After six months in ICE custody—the last four at CoreCivic's Florence Correctional Center—he died from complications from a tooth infection, according to ICE. A tooth infection. He's death number nine.
You are absolutely one of my favorite people to watch in Congress! Every clip, comment and post makes me respect you even more. Thanks for all you continue to do!
If they cant work full-time there should be zero benefits or reimbursements
We need to pass a House rule or law that requires them to work a certain number of days to get paid. Since Mike Johnson took over these people hardly ever work. When they finally come back after weeks off they work 2 days and he sends them home for 2 more weeks. It’s ridiculous.
