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I’m an Eastern Iowa writer, blessed to work as a columnist for The Gazette. This is my work archive, portfolio and sketch pad.
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2017 Progress Report
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The Six Pack
Check here for a selection of my latest columns, blogs and other writings.
Women’s equality, a work in progress
August 7, 2017
Linn County equality coalition adding five to list of Women of the Year
Women across the nation will come together this month. They’ll recognize each other, applaud successes and resolve — 
National monuments under fire
August 6, 2017
Maybe, if the review of national monuments ordered by President Donald Trump directly targeted Effigy Mounds or the Herbert Hoover Historic Site, Iowans would be more interested.
But a la... 
Statewide conversation on affordable, supportive housing begins
July 31, 2017
Spotlight reveals challenges within the Creative Corridor
DUBUQUE — Every county in Iowa lacks a sufficient number of affordable housing units, which, in turn, contributes to the prevalence 
Temper home-school response
July 30, 2017
The latest Iowa Poll shows state residents are reacting to recent deaths and abuses within the foster care system with more scrutiny of state home-school laws. Such sentiments are partially ... 
How far has culture of sexism at Iowa Statehouse spread?
July 24, 2017
Been thinking there must be some deeply rooted cultural phenomenon that led Iowa lawmakers to propose — and, unfortunately, pass — bills that negatively impact women? Turns out, you’re right 
Health care failure is bipartisan
July 23, 2017
“Think of it as a starter house,” former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin said in 2010 of the newly minted (and already dented) Affordable Care Act.
His meaning, if it isn’t clear, was that the ACA, Have we met before?
I'm a twice-weekly staff columnist with The Gazette (Iowa), but you may have read my work in other publications or heard me speak on other outlets.
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