Civil political discussion is hard to find these days, and that’s a problem. When people associate politics with extreme positions, …
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Civil political discussion is hard to find these days, and that’s a problem. When people associate politics with extreme positions, …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Sep. 1, 2013 3:05 pm4505d ago
Regarding the Aug. 28 editorial “Syria has crossed the line”: For us to bring about peace everyone should act to …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 12:00 pm4506d ago
The federal government spends $180,000 every second, seven days a week, every week of the year. Is it any wonder …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:59 am4506d ago
Horse slaughter is not a solution for owners who cannot afford to care for their horses, as a recent letter …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:58 am4506d ago
America always has been for the people by the people, and not dictators. We have always defended the people seeking …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:57 am4506d ago
On Sept. 10, please vote to re-elect John Swanson to the Kirkwood Community College board of trustees. I met Swanson …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:56 am4506d ago
It’s unfortunate that the nation’s new health care plan (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) is not labeled Iowa or …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:55 am4506d ago
Excellent educational opportunities and high academic achievement abound in the Corridor. On Monday’s (Aug. 26) editorial page, under the “Homers” …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:55 am4506d ago
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since Diana Nollen and The Gazette helped to announce and kick …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:54 am4506d ago
The White House recently announced that a new set of solar panels will be installed on the White House roof. …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:53 am4506d ago
The Sept. 10 school board election for the Iowa City Community School District is one of the most important in …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:52 am4506d ago
I don’t see our city officials solving the problem that comes up every 15 years or so. Bad streets, potholes …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:52 am4506d ago
Buried deep in the national archives for four decades and known only by our president and top military commanders is …
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Letters to the Editor Aug. 31, 2013 11:46 am4506d ago
My son and I went to the new library opening on Aug. 24. Problem was he was “asking” me a …
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