At least some Americans may be slowly awakening to the demise of their democracy. As Abraham Lincoln said in 1838, …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Guest columns are written generally by people in the community, region or state. Most guest columnists have expertise in the subjects and issues they are addressing, and the opinions expressed can be personal or representative of a group. Some columns are requested by Gazette opinion staff, but many are unsolicited. We evaluate the columns based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
At least some Americans may be slowly awakening to the demise of their democracy. As Abraham Lincoln said in 1838, …
Ecology is the understanding of our relationships with where we live. The foundation is simple – the more diversity the …
Wouldn’t it be something if a moral revival began in our lifetimes? Important books would emerge, leaders would speak sense, …
It’s that time of year again. The annual eat-your-weight-in-foods-on-a-stick at the State Fair. And the annual trip to Target for …
In 1866, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution approving the creation of a Statuary Hall a chamber in the U.S. …
I have vague memories of learning how to ride a bike. Many of my friends were already two-wheeling, and I …
Nancy Boettger recently provided Iowans with a teachable moment about climate change and the nature of science in general, although …
A majority of states across the country, including here in Iowa, currently use managed care for at least some portion …
Can women cool global warming? Homo sapiens first appeared about 300,000 years ago. We’ve been growing rather than chasing our …
Americans have long considered our country a model of freedom and human rights for countries around the world. But for …
Why should anyone in Linn County and Iowa care what happens in Wyoming tomorrow where Liz Cheney is running for …
Birds on a wire. Hundreds of them, scattering as I drive beneath them on the gravel road that leads to …
Daily Newsletters