Being a politician is no longer an admirable job. Most serve their own interests or those with deep pockets. The …
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Being a politician is no longer an admirable job. Most serve their own interests or those with deep pockets. The …
With March being Women’s History Month in the U.S. and International Women’s Day during its first week, it is important …
Adam Sullivan was critical of law enforcement in Iowa City using force for crowd control during the riots. He conveniently …
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson was elected to represent all Iowans in the 1st District. Unfortunately, she chose to alienate a large …
SF 483 is an oppressive bill that sets a dangerous precedent, and it is on the Senate floor now. This …
I am a 67-year-old Iowa woman. I’ve seen a lot of change in our state over the years but now …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
There are probably just as many conservatives in our city as Democrats. Yet every editorial letter and cartoon seems to …
Several writers have encouraged people to donate unneeded COVID-19 stimulus relief checks to worthy local nonprofits. I’d like to offer …
Like you I have been enjoying the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. But I have a beef. Not with the networks. …
The fact is that on the average, women working full time in the United States are paid 82 percent of …
On a recent weekly call to reporters Rep. Ashley Hinson said, ‘The public health measure” (coronavirus relief bill) was ‘absolutely …
Last summer, after statewide protests, Gov. Kim Reynolds promised action to address racial profiling by police as she signed the …
In a meeting on March 20 with Benton County residents, state Sen. Dawn Driscoll, R-Williamsburg, spoke about adding language on …
In January, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued this alarming report: ‘Last year was an extraordinary year for weather …
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