This Thanksgiving seems calm. COVID appears to be somewhat contained, though not for certain. News stations and political ads are …
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Community letters give readers a chance to weigh in on a wide array of issues, political campaigns and content published in The Gazette. Letters are limited to 250 words, not including the headline, author and hometown, and are evaluated based on local relevance, quality and accuracy. Read more about our editorial process here.
This Thanksgiving seems calm. COVID appears to be somewhat contained, though not for certain. News stations and political ads are …
Iowa’s K-12 students need help. Our scholars are still behind in their studies due in large part because of the …
As a practicing rheumatologist, I see patients daily who are often dealing with painful and life-altering diseases. So, I find …
While the world watches COP27 unfold in Egypt, I’m reminded of when “Climate Change Threatens World Food Supply” was making …
Love is blind to skin color, sexual orientation and gender identity. The Defense of Marriage Act was a callous attempt …
It was a warm, sunny early morning in July. I wanted to start the day listening to a beautiful song. …
How the GOP sees the world: Require a person to wear a mask in a public health crisis? Tyranny. Force …
During the past 25 years, members of Congress have devoted much of their time to fighting legislation proposed by the …
I was dumbstruck recently to learn that there will be churches closed on Christmas Day because it falls on a …
Apparently, Donald Trump’s glowing endorsement of Sen. Chuck Grassley and Gov. Kim Reynolds in Sioux City on Nov. 3 didn’t …
The front page of The Gazette on Nov. 10 offered interesting insight into where The Gazette is — and isn’t. …
Paul Pate our Republican Secretary of State, gave Iowans a serious warning concerning our electoral process. “If people lose confidence …
Recent criticism of former President Donald Trump, some of it coming from conservative media, gives hope to those of us …
I have no problem with private or parochial schools. But, I do have a problem with tax moneys that are …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Daily Newsletters