Since Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre of 1400 Jews, universities across the country revealed their true colors by allowing or raising …
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Tim Bickel Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
Since Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre of 1400 Jews, universities across the country revealed their true colors by allowing or raising …
Brad Wilson Letters to the Editor May. 27, 2024 6:00 am471d ago
Chris Jones’ book, “The Swine Republic,” has done a great job of bringing attention to the crisis of Iowa’s water …
David Leshtz
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2024 6:00 am472d ago
Rod Sullivan was an early advocate for the GuideLink Center, the Community ID, and raising the minimum wage. He’s a …
Christie Cellman
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2024 6:00 am472d ago
My name is Christie and I’m a teaching assistant, DEI director, local board member, and Ph.D. student at the University …
Tom Persoon
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2024 6:00 am472d ago
The story about nursing home staffing in the May 19 Gazette is not “news.” The issue was highlighted almost 4 years …
Bill Wines
Letters to the Editor May. 26, 2024 6:00 am472d ago
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird appeared May 13 outside the New York courthouse where ex-President Trump is on trial for …
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Peter Rolnick
Letters to the Editor May. 25, 2024 6:00 am473d ago
There is some real progress in addressing climate change. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) increases support for climate-smart agriculture from …
Tremaine Woods
Letters to the Editor May. 24, 2024 8:30 am474d ago
When I think of Molly Donahue I don’t view her as a politician, I view her as a concerned citizen …
Joe Bolkcom
Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2024 5:49 am475d ago
Johnson County residents have come to expect an effective, forward thinking, and open county government. That is why I’m vigorously …
J. Patrick White
Letters to the Editor May. 23, 2024 5:49 am475d ago
The intersection of Rochester and First Avenue in Iowa City certainly needed rebuilding. Residents and businesses in east Iowa City …
Mary McBee
Letters to the Editor May. 22, 2024 9:28 am476d ago
Even in spite of the current decadent and oppressive moral atmosphere dominating Iowa politics today, there are still refreshing breaths …
Alisa Meggitt
Letters to the Editor May. 21, 2024 6:00 am477d ago
I enthusiastically support Mandi Remington as a candidate for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Mandi’s dedication to social justice …
Helane Golden
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2024 9:07 am478d ago
This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. This prompted me to write this letter. As a retired educator, I understand …
Trenton Eilander
Letters to the Editor May. 20, 2024 9:07 am478d ago
To hold value in something or someone is to believe the independence of the United States must match our tranquility …
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