People from around the world who have seen the U.S. as a beacon of democracy are shaking their heads. It’s …
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.
Ben Jealous Guest Columnists Jul. 20, 2020 2:28 pm1933d ago
People from around the world who have seen the U.S. as a beacon of democracy are shaking their heads. It’s …
Marcia Hughes Guest Columnists Jul. 20, 2020 2:34 pm1933d ago
I take tremendous pride in supporting the shared cultural fabric of our corridor communities – as a patron, performer, volunteer …
Steven J. Burton
Guest Columnists Jul. 20, 2020 10:23 am1933d ago
E Pluribus Unum – out of many, one – has been an official motto of the United States since 1782. …
Sue Dinsdale
Guest Columnists Jul. 18, 2020 8:00 am1935d ago
While most Iowans spent the first three months of the coronavirus crisis struggling to stay physically healthy and financially afloat, …
Robert A. Rotter
Guest Columnists Jul. 18, 2020 8:00 am1935d ago
The year 2020 has been the most challenging year our communities have faced in a very long time. As a …
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst
Guest Columnists Jul. 17, 2020 5:20 pm1936d ago
Throughout this pandemic I’ve continued to listen to and hear from Iowans in all corners of our state. During telephone …
Janice Weiner Guest Columnists Jul. 17, 2020 2:24 pm1936d ago
As a city council member, I took an oath to uphold and defend the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of …
Conor Norris and Edward Timmons Guest Columnists Jul. 16, 2020 5:38 pm1937d ago
Residents of the Hawkeye state have long known that Iowa is a great place to live and raise a family. …
Steve Corbin
Guest Columnists Jul. 15, 2020 8:00 pm1938d ago
Pew Research Center polling (June 30) reveals 89 percent of registered Republicans will vote for Trump on Nov. 3. However, …
Marcie Strouse
Guest Columnists Jul. 14, 2020 6:38 pm1939d ago
As our nation begins to work toward a post-COVID-19 world, Congress is gearing up to debate another stimulus package. In …
Inga Popovaite
Guest Columnists Jul. 14, 2020 10:48 am1939d ago
I am an international graduate student at the University of Iowa. At first, I wanted to write about the logistical …
John McLaughlin
Guest Columnists Jul. 14, 2020 7:00 am1939d ago
On June 25, the Iowa Department of Education (DOE) announced its guidelines for reopening schools effective July 1st. The state …
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