Jason Hancock

Jason Hancock
Organization / Company: New Journalist Project
Jason Hancock followed the Iowa Caucuses and the state General Assembly for Cityview, Des Moines’ alternative newsweekly, before joining the Iowa Independent as a political reporter. Prior to that he covered state and local politics for the New Albany (Ind.) Tribune and communications, technology and transportation for the Des Moines Business Record. A native of Louisville, Ky., Jason graduated from Indiana University with a degree in journalism and political science.
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Des Moines Anti-Choicer Hopes to Free Alleged Tiller Assassin

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by Jason Hancock, New Journalist Project

August 19, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)

A Des Moines anti-abortion activist has had repeated contact with the man accused of killing Kansas doctor George Tiller in May, and is even working on a legal strategy for him that he believes will result in acquittal.
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Iowa State Legislative Leaders Vow No Action on Same-Sex Marriage

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by Jason Hancock, New Journalist Project

June 5, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)

Same-sex marriage will not be an issue in next year’s legislative session, said the highest-ranking Democrats from both chambers of the Iowa legislature.
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