Laura Belin
publisher and Editor at Bleeding Heartland
Statehouse Correspondent at KHOI-FM (Ames, IA)
Reporter, commentator covering Iowa politics for the progressive website Bleeding Heartland. Co-host of "KHOI's Capitol Week," available on podcast platforms.
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1 week ago |
the-downballot.com | David Nir |Aaron Rupar |Laura Belin
On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice talk with fellow Substacker Laura Belin all about Iowa!You can subscribe to Laura’s newsletter by clicking the button below:Laura tells us:Why she wasn’t shocked to hear Republican Sen. Joni Ernst might not run again—but why she still expects her to. How Democratic strength in Iowa, once a swing state, has eroded but not vanished.
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laurabelin.substack.com | Laura Belin |David Nir |Aaron Rupar
Thanks to all who tuned into hear me talk Iowa politics withIt’s been a busy week for me with podcasts—in addition to “KHOI’s Capitol Week,” I also joinedfor the 100th episode ofLater today I’ll be withfor the last time before that pod goes on summer hiatus.
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laurabelin.substack.com | Laura Belin
I have a few public events coming up soon, for those who want to meet me in person and ask me anything about Iowa politics. Women for a Stronger America is hosting me on Wednesday, June 18, starting at 9:30 AM at Temple B’nai Jeshurun (51st and Grand in Des Moines). Evan Burger (Bernie Sanders' Iowa organizer) invited me to an Ankeny Town Hall, where I'll speak about what's in the budget reconciliation bill and the lies Republicans are telling about it.
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1 week ago |
bleedingheartland.com | Laura Belin
The last time Donald Trump was president, Iowa Democrats had a pretty good midterm election. The party’s candidates defeated two Republican members of Congress, came surprisingly close to beating U.S. Representative Steve King, had a net gain of five Iowa House seats (and almost a sixth), and came within 3 points of winning the governor’s race. Many Democrats like their chances of improving on that tally in 2026.
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2 weeks ago |
laurabelin.substack.com | Laura Belin
It’s a busy month for Iowa candidates, and for me! Here are a few of my upcoming public appearances:On Saturday, June 14, I’ll be discussing advocacy at the statehouse on a panel at the Iowa Secular Summit. The event starts at 10 AM at the Stine Barn, 400 Turnberry Drive, West Des Moines; my panel will be in the afternoon. Click here for more information.
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