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How to register to vote and check your registration status For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote β€” online, in person or by mail β€” in every U.S. state and territory.

Eligible voters of the United States!

The @npr.org voter registration guide has been updated to help get you ready for the 2026 primary elections.

You can find deadlines and the links you need to register and check your registration status at npr.org/vote

16.02.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 216    πŸ” 150    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Happy Funnel Week, Iowa!

16.02.2026 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

2025 cuts to IRS staffing means tax return processing is delayed. (IPR)

If you’re lucky, the IRS might pay interest!

If not: Sue them for $10,000,000,000!

16.02.2026 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Elon Musk vs SQL 😭
YouTube video by Alberta Tech Elon Musk vs SQL 😭

Elon Musky is the greatest , dumbest idiot ever!

I demand an apology!

16.02.2026 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are online options for free federal filing (I think some limitations).

16.02.2026 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
No More Free Tax Returns
YouTube video by Mike Rafi - Personal Injury Lawyer No More Free Tax Returns

I’m sorry, but affordability is a made up term.

16.02.2026 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Betting On Yourself
YouTube video by Mike Rafi - Personal Injury Lawyer Betting On Yourself

I assume the guy is now part of the Trumpy admin.

16.02.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Boomers: just work harder #housingmarket #costofliving #millennials nials
YouTube video by Nateloans - All Things Real Estate Boomers: just work harder #housingmarket #costofliving #millennials nials

Prepare for lots of shorts!

16.02.2026 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Surveillance State
YouTube video by Mike Rafi - Personal Injury Lawyer Surveillance State

Quick video on Ring’s new AI surveillance network.

16.02.2026 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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9 Months Away From GTA 6's November Release, Retailer Cheekily Promises Free Copies to Anyone Who Gives Birth on Launch Day - IGN Norwegian electronics retailer Komplett has promised it will provide free copies of GTA 6 to anyone giving birth on the game's launch day, exactly nine months ahead of its arrival.
15.02.2026 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œ9 Months Away From GTA 6's November Release, Retailer Cheekily Promises Free Copies to Anyone Who Gives Birth on Launch Day”

I’m assuming GameStop because they might not exist in November.

15.02.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Because Iowa’s AG could require the City of Coralville to give ICE license plate data, the city council is planning shutting off the readers instead of risking ICE getting that information.

Councilmember Knudsen supports this as it may prevent ICE from β€œshooting people in the streets.” (IPR)

15.02.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Employment is woke.

15.02.2026 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get the Facts: Are there more manufacturing jobs in the US? President Trump promised to revitalize America's manufacturing industry. A year into his second administration, here's what the data shows.

β€œWhen President Donald Trump announced "reciprocal" tariffs last April, he promised it would help revitalize America’s manufacturing industry.

Since that announcement, employment in the manufacturing industry has been in decline….” (KCCI)

Domestic jobs are woke.

15.02.2026 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pipeline fire near Brighton under investigation; company says no injuries reported A pipeline explosion occurred near a river in Brighton.

Pipeline fire near Brighton under investigation; company says no injuries reported

15.02.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The DOJ has the lowest conviction rate in history.

Sounds efficient.

15.02.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Inbox: Nathan Sage @sageforiowa.bsky.social
just announced he's suspending his #IASen campaign.
His campaign was nearly out of money at the end of 2025 after a fast start when he was the only Dem in the field when Joni Ernst said "we all are going to die."

15.02.2026 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 7

Homan needs to be careful, Noem does not like untrained pets.

15.02.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But did they see the DOW?!

15.02.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Authorities investigate pipeline explosion, large fire in southeast Iowa Washington County authorities say several fire departments helped battle a large fire following a pipeline explosion.

β€œAuthorities investigate pipeline explosion, large fire in southeast Iowa” (Register)

15.02.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A short note to Kristi Noem To a current Cabinet secretary from a former one

The New York Times reports that the Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta, and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing. I’ll save them time.

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Exclusive: Randy Feenstra promoting himself with taxpayer-funded ads Big spending on radio and direct mail

β€œExclusive: Randy Feenstra promoting himself with taxpayer-funded ads” (@laurarbelin.bsky.social)

To be fair, spending taxpayer funds on personal actions is something a governor of Iowa would do.

15.02.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trumpy never had an expectation on winning the case, he’s just trying to punish the media.

15.02.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Next GOP bill;

A waiting period of four years after registering to vote.

15.02.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@blogforiowa.bsky.social

15.02.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@newsfordemocrats.bsky.social

15.02.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t even have a snarky remark!

15.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Trumpy filed this the day before the Iowa law requiring losing parties to pay fees went into effect.

Not kidding:

15.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonder if Iowans have standing… πŸ€”

Maybe if we didn’t overwhelmingly vote for the stable genius.

15.02.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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