In just a few days, election 2020 will be one for the history books. And without a doubt, we are …
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Patty Judge Guest Columnists Oct. 31, 2020 7:00 am1830d ago
In just a few days, election 2020 will be one for the history books. And without a doubt, we are …
Joni Ernst and Bill Northey Guest Columnists Nov. 1, 2020 5:50 pm1828d ago
As chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee and USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation, …
James Broughel
Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2020 4:42 pm1830d ago
Like most of the country, Iowa is facing two problems. First, the coronavirus is threatening the lives of its residents. …
Kimberly Karol
Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2020 10:52 am1830d ago
It is shameful how Iowa’s U.S. senators have ignored the needs of their constituents. I am tired of being ignored. …
Advocates for Social Justice
Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2020 5:31 pm1831d ago
When it comes to racial justice, it seems the initial strategy of our city was shoot, ready, aim. In the …
Thom Krystofiak
Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2020 7:00 am1832d ago
Only a bit more than half of eligible Americans vote in presidential elections. Almost every developed nation on earth has …
Advocates for Social Justice Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2020 5:29 pm1831d ago
‘ June 6: Advocates for Social Justice released seven demands at protest for George Floyd’s murder. ‘ June 19: Cedar …
Democracy Defenders Iowa Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2020 2:23 pm1832d ago
Nationwide, voter suppression and intimidation, lack of polling locations and poll workers, and the public health threat caused by the …
Michael Franken and William Krist
Guest Columnists Oct. 28, 2020 7:00 am1833d ago
In the next 30 years, China intends to replace the United States as the indispensable nation on the world stage. …
Kelly McMahon
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2020 9:00 pm1833d ago
Six weeks ago, students were happily greeted by educators in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, whether that was in …
Norman Sherman
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2020 5:24 pm1833d ago
‘Compassion is not weakness and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism.” A politician spoke those words growing out of …
Leslie Carpenter
Guest Columnists Oct. 27, 2020 10:47 am1833d ago
Mercy Iowa City recently announced that it will close its inpatient psychiatric unit because of ‘the financial impact of COVID-19.” …
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