True Justice

I write about people living close to the land who believe in community and the public good. Teacher, writer, wife, mom and gramma. Proud Iowa First Lady, candidate and USAID Advisor. A world traveler but an Iowan by birth and choice.

This is a space dedicated to unpacking and analyzing progressive movement politics—its history, its trajectory, the stakes of the fight ahead, and the futures we demand.

My personal Substack

https://www.kathrynseveringfox.com/bio

Original news reporting, analysis and features by award-winning journalist Phoebe Wall Howard. Topics range from auto industry and politics to sailing and spotlight profiles with a Detroit perspective.

Thoughts on government transparency, politics and civic affairs written weekly -- and sometimes, weakly -- by a longtime advocate for government transparency.

Hey there! I am Jason Walsmith - I am a traveling musician, photographer and storyteller. I write about music, travel, people, places and things.

Uncensored columns from an exiled newspaper man.

Musings of a Midwest maker.

Stories about gaps in mental health, social justice, crime, and more

Gen X Iowan on the Midwest/ midlife/meno beat.

Romen is an LA-based comedy writer who has been accused of "relying on writing the "f" word ala a junior high schooler who struggles with words"

Women's sports stories from Iowa - a place where new generations of female athletes carry on a century of success.

Your local sports column meets Cosmo via the cool girl next door

opinions on topics

Reflections on change and transformation.

How to be a more informed news consumer and understand why journalists do what they do

A view from rural America: immigration, agriculture, environment, politics

Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.

The politics and culture of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.

A scholar's take on politics and international affairs.

If Iowa had a group chat, this would be it. Hosted by Julie Gammack, this Substack blends independent journalism, lively opinion, and unexpected voices from across the state. Think potluck, but with more insight and fewer Crock-Pots.