Being overwhelmed by unrelenting television news focused on the 2024 election, I explored the PBS series, “American Experience,” specifically the …
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Being overwhelmed by unrelenting television news focused on the 2024 election, I explored the PBS series, “American Experience,” specifically the …
The Republican Iowa Legislature has begun and is teeming with culture war proposals that would restrict local government, remove civil …
So I heard there are some lawmakers wanting to claim a different gender identity is a form of mental illness. …
Why isn’t it a no-brainer? Why plant crops where they’ll regularly get flooded out? Why farm where you risk dropping …
My first thought upon reading “Republican lawmakers: Students should sing U.S. anthem” (front page, The Gazette, Jan. 25) was that …
As a patriotic American, I am delighted that Iowa Republican lawmakers have mandated the daily singing of at least one …
Pints & Politics
A periodic, lighthearted look at Iowa political news from The Gazette's opinion desk.
Really, an “institute” for common sense? A “think tank” to promote common sense? Apparently some think we poor benighted Iowa …
I was a young crew member of Patrol Squadron 49 during the Cuban missile crisis. We found the first Russian …
I read the article regarding Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird calling for heightened penalties for assaults on police and find …
My fellow Iowans: we’re being hoodwinked. Our governor and Legislature are offering us a future with no income taxes. Already …
I cannot describe the depth of my excitement and pride that I feel, knowing that Iowa Legislators have invested themselves …
Anyone who pays attention can see the homeless population in Cedar Rapids is growing. Many people do not understand the …
House Study Bill 587 has advanced out of subcommittee in Des Moines. This proposed legislation would require public school students …
We’re long time U of I basketball fans. Fran, Lute, Dr. Tom, Raveling, and on. And on. But Lisa, Caitlin …
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