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Althea Cole
I had no plans on being a journalist until a friend learned of an editorial fellowship opportunity at The Gazette and asked himself, “Who do I know in Cedar Rapids who has an opinion on everything?” After the successful completion of my editorial fellowship, I joined the staff at the newspaper I grew up reading, where I review letters to the editor and write a weekly opinion column.
Before I joined The Gazette, I did some cool freelance jobs and was active in political organizing and grassroots campaigning. I also continue to work in a seasonal role with my county elections department.
Outside of work, there’s nothing I love more than a good laugh, a good meal, and a good time with friends and family. I also love a good hand of cribbage, a good round of trivia, and a good football game. Go Cyclones!
Latest Articles by Althea Cole
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Staff Columnists Dec. 22, 2024 5:00 am317d ago
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Staff Columnists Dec. 15, 2024 5:00 am324d ago
One lovely thing about being an opinion columnist — especially a conservative columnist — is that sometimes the proverbial crap …
Staff Columnists Dec. 14, 2024 5:00 am325d ago
Though both of the major parties have won five of the last 10 presidential elections, Democrats took the popular vote …
Staff Columnists Dec. 8, 2024 8:25 pm330d ago
In the 1988 movie “Big,” starring Tom Hanks, a 13-year-old boy makes a wish that turns him into a man. …
Staff Columnists Dec. 2, 2024 5:00 am337d ago
It’s not as ironic as it may seem, Gazette Insights’ youngest and most conservative staff writer writing a tribute to …
Staff Columnists Dec. 1, 2024 6:50 am338d ago
If someone had told me a year ago that some of the most profound commentary I would read about politics …
Staff Columnists Nov. 24, 2024 5:00 am345d ago
In July 2011, after the biannual convention of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ,) an LGBTQ-affirming mainline protestant denomination in …
Staff Columnists Nov. 17, 2024 5:00 am352d ago
In the 12 days since Donald Trump pulled off a stunning comeback victory, social media outlets have seen an abundance …
Staff Columnists Nov. 10, 2024 5:00 am359d ago
“I am just in a panic about the outcome of the election,” said my good friend, a fellow Republican woman …
Staff Columnists Nov. 3, 2024 5:00 am366d ago
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are those of its author and do not represent the views or opinions …
Staff Columnists Oct. 27, 2024 5:00 am373d ago
Other states’ amendment processes yield their own consequences
Staff Columnists Oct. 20, 2024 5:00 am380d ago
Deadline is Monday
Staff Columnists Oct. 13, 2024 5:00 am387d ago
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