It might be callous, but there is a statistical value for a life, based on lifetime earnings and what an …
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It might be callous, but there is a statistical value for a life, based on lifetime earnings and what an …
The recent shabby treatment of Captain Brett Crozier, of the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt has ended with Navy Secretary Thomas …
There are people in the community, who for one reason or another, employ household help for cleaning, cooking, gardening etc., …
I am wondering about the sanctity of social media boundaries which, at times, there seem to be none. With the …
I have read many letters and thoughts on Facebook thanking all of the doctors, nurses, etc. and essential workers for …
Recently a longtime friend objected to my email criticizing Gov. Kim Reynolds for not mandating a statewide shutdown. ‘I don’t …
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A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
As people need to buy essential supplies and food, any heavy-handed stay at home orders will be ineffective. More helpful …
Regulations are not the primary problem Columnist Adam Sullivan’s insistence on government regulation somehow being the significant factor in …
Responsibility for the economy One of our Chinese students said, ‘When we earn four dollars (yuan), we spend one and …
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ leadership during these difficult times is impressive. But I find myself puzzled over her decision to treat …
The City of Cedar Rapids has done a great service to its residents by suspending water shut-offs over unpaid bills …
A recent writer to The Gazette suggests that COVID-19 is the salvation of liberals and fake news. By exploiting the …
Every caucus year revives the old cliche that Iowans are the most politically educated voters in the country. We know …
We have heroes today in this crisis. Grocery clerks get up every day to put food on everyone’s table. The …
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