'Trailer Swift' van raises spirits — and voter awareness
Denver resident Mary-Katherine Fleming’s husband bought her an ugly white van. A recent job promotion would soon put Alex Fleming on the road and away from home, and that threw a wrench into the Denver couple’s well-oiled carpool plan, upon which about a dozen kids — including four of their own — depend. By trading his wife's minivan for an industrial, nondescript 2020 Chevy Express 3500 “airport” van with a...
What are retention votes? What you need to know before you cast your ballot
When flipping over to the backside of the ballot to see Iowa Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals and District Judges asking for a "YES" or "NO" to retain office, voters may not know what that means or who these people are.
Letters to the editor: Beware of hidden agendas; we can’t have school vouchers; BVSD should reconsider firing; and more
Kamala Harris and her supporters look forward to building on that and bring more opportunities to all people. It is their dream to bring all children out of poverty and allow more seniors to stay in their homes with medical care there. They look forward to building more affordable homes and helping people buy their first homes. They plan to work with other countries for peace and prosperity world wide. Vote for Harris and Walz to continue leading our country towards peace and prosperity for all people!
Breaking barriers: Access has improved, but challenges persist for voters with disabilities
People with disabilities make up 13% of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau. That’s more than 42 million people. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an even broader estimate, which includes more persons with cognitive and mobility issues. According to the CDC, 28.7%...
BPAC’s Adrianne Shropshire Talks 2024 Election With Erica Campbell
BlackPAC (BPAC) Founder and Executive Director Adrianne Shropshire recently visited the Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell radio show to place an emphasis on the urgency of the moment, particularly for the Black community.