I am encouraged by the rallies and demonstrations orchestrated by students in support of meaningful gun control. This is the …
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I am encouraged by the rallies and demonstrations orchestrated by students in support of meaningful gun control. This is the …
To young people not yet of voting age who wish to effect change: Politicians may appear to listen to you …
Regarding the Feb. 22 story ‘State orders changes to Sutliff golf fundraiser”: Erika, Erika, Erika (Billerbeck). It must have been …
President Donald Trump and Wayne LaPierre think that the solution to school shootings is to arm the teachers. As LaPierre …
On April 5, 1968, Robert Kennedy gave a speech at the City Club in Cleveland, Ohio. This was the day …
We are angry that those who serve as our representatives have forgotten that love of country begins with loving our …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
I’m sure everyone has heard the saying ‘The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” I am convinced that the motto in …
The acceptance of money from the National Rifle Association is an unforgivable act, and I firmly believe legislators who accept …
The Gazette does a great job covering Kirkwood Community College in the news section, but I’d love to see more …
Gov. Kim Reynolds is championing a tax cut for Iowans. It should be obvious to everyone that this is the …
I could hear the collective sigh of relief from flood-ravaged Cedar Rapids all the way to Coralville. What happy news …
It is time for members of Congress to say ‘no” to funding from the National Rifle Association. How do we …
To the person who shot out the windows of the white car Feb. 14: What a shame that you don’t …
Kids protesting about guns and stricter laws to acquire guns are missing the point. It doesn’t matter whether laws are …
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