As parents of young adults with developmental disabilities, this has been a politically-active year, during which we’ve met a number …
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As parents of young adults with developmental disabilities, this has been a politically-active year, during which we’ve met a number …
As leaders in Amnesty International in Iowa, we call on President Donald Trump to withdraw his nomination of Gina Haspel …
My friends on the rightward end of the political spectrum have, it seems, lately begun to take great joy when …
If a highly preventable disease was killing 246 children daily would you advocate for vaccine funding to help eradicate this …
Can’t anyone drive straight anymore? The Republicans are driving into the ‘Right Ditch” and some Democrats want to grab the …
After the election I read that a survey showing 80-plus percent of farmers voted for the current president. How is …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Imagine that you arrive at your child care provider tomorrow morning and see a sign that says ‘Closed until further …
Our state legislators again spent time last week lifting up solutions with no hopes of perfecting the state’s general welfare. …
I am responding to a recent community letter from Marilyn Schroeder of Bellevue, related to elections and using paper ballots. …
Vision disorders are one of the most prevalent disabling childhood conditions. If not detected and treated early, these disorders can …
Let’s get real. Not all African American men are criminals. Politicians need to stop targeting black Americans using tactics appealing …
As a resident of Scott Precinct, I am proudly supporting Zach Wahls for Senate District 37. Having been fortunate to …
I have never voted for a woman just because she is a woman, although I believe more women in public …
Why not regulate firearms like motor vehicles? 1. Require registration and licensing of all firearms with mandatory annual renewal. 2. …
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