Both parties have failed the vast majority of citizens. They have become only interested in getting political contributions to so …
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Both parties have failed the vast majority of citizens. They have become only interested in getting political contributions to so …
I recently watched the movie “Unbroken,” the saga of Louie Zamperini’s ordeal as a POW held by the Imperial Japanese …
Everyday President Trump makes news that embarrasses the office of the Presidency and our country. The latest embarrassment is his …
The House passed a Federal Budget onto the Senate which proposes 3.3 TRILLION in debt! If Air Force One is …
Barely a week ago Donald Trump sent the American taxpayer a $400 million bill for his new ride, an outdated …
Finally, Congress is addressing the real problem for Americans. Middle-class and low-income people have too much money! They expect to …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
On Memorial Day I read two articles on The Gazette Insight page urging citizens to protest when leaders lack compassion …
I don’t even know where to begin in responding the ignorance and immorality of Wednesday’s Cal Thomas column (May 28, …
The recently proposed Food Security and Farm Protection Act-a federal bill that’s identical to the previously introduced EATS Act-has us really alarmed …
The Cedar Rapids school board asks why we vote “NO” for the bond issue. Mark Twain provided the answer many …
In the 1962 movie “The Music Man,” con man Harold Hill travels to River City, Iowa with dubious promises to …
Elon Musk and Donald Trump, through the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE,) have initiated deep spending cuts. …
As we gather this Memorial Day to celebrate with friends and family, or with community to honor those who sacrificed …
After the publication of a book exploring why Joe Biden lost his bid for a second term, critics and Republicans …
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