I am not sure whether it is ignorance, fear, or culture war silos that account for the Republican Legislature’s and …
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Bob Watson Guest Columnists Aug. 27, 2024 8:35 am528d ago
I am not sure whether it is ignorance, fear, or culture war silos that account for the Republican Legislature’s and …
Norman Sherman Guest Columnists Aug. 26, 2024 5:00 am529d ago
Here’s an insight I recently had: not all Minnesota governors are created equal. Some are Republicans. But even when I …
Emily Blomme
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Denise Jamieson
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Half a year ago, we began an important journey when Mercy Iowa City joined University of Iowa Health Care. Since …
Dr, Monica Minjeur
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In today’s society, women’s reproductive health is too often reduced to a political debate, framed within the narrow confines of …
Jill Lens
Guest Columnists Aug. 25, 2024 5:00 am530d ago
Abortion is now illegal in Iowa after detection of fetal cardiac activity, which usually occurs around six weeks of pregnancy, …
John Hendrickson Guest Columnists Aug. 25, 2024 5:00 am530d ago
The Republican Party is becoming a more pro-worker party, which is a direct result of President Donald Trump’s America First …
Nate Willems Guest Columnists Aug. 25, 2024 5:00 am530d ago
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William Lambers
Guest Columnists Aug. 24, 2024 5:00 am531d ago
As this new school year opens let’s all work together to ensure free school meals for every child. No child …
Marietta Taylor
Guest Columnists Aug. 23, 2024 8:30 am532d ago
Opinion: Labor Rights Week reminds us the law protects all workers
Jon Stravers
Guest Columnists Aug. 21, 2024 5:00 am534d ago
It is a sad situation when we have to admit that we as Iowans have lost our way when it …
Jeremy Penn
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In May 2024 the Iowa City Council voted to move forward with a replacement for the City Park Pool. As …
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