The infamous 47 percent quote that has been blasted by the media comes from the book “The Myth of the …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 1, 2012 5:06 pm4842d ago
The infamous 47 percent quote that has been blasted by the media comes from the book “The Myth of the …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Oct. 1, 2012 5:05 pm4842d ago
For several years I have tried to be a voice of moderation when making comments on The Gazette’s online news …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 30, 2012 1:56 pm4843d ago
“How long does it take to fly to the edge of the solar system?” began the Sept. 9 story in …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 30, 2012 1:52 pm4843d ago
This November, I plan to vote for Rep. Renee Schulte, an incumbent state representative. I recently attended a Q-AND-A forum …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 30, 2012 1:51 pm4843d ago
Last week, Bob Vander Plaats launched his group’s bus tour against an Iowa Supreme Court judge. This bus tour does …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 30, 2012 12:54 am4844d ago
Teaching at Kennedy High School for 40 years, I became keenly aware of the need for strong legislative support of …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:15 pm4844d ago
Finally, Mitt Romney, we know what you think. Modern technology showed us the truth. It’s been said you prove who …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:14 pm4844d ago
Who is that man behind the door? Is he a spend thrift who has brought our nation’s debt to more …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:13 pm4844d ago
For me, the election is a choice between the arrogance of No Apology or the optimism of The Audacity of …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:12 pm4844d ago
So it seems that the wise men of the Sunflower State of Kansas have been trying to keep President Obama …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:12 pm4844d ago
The Democratic Party’s 2012 national platform, as initially written, removed God. It promotes Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transsexual (LGBT) lifestyles, same-sex marriage, taxpayer dollars …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:11 pm4844d ago
In our country, voting is not just a privilege, it is a constitutionally guaranteed right for all citizens. Art Staed …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:10 pm4844d ago
100 Grannies for a Livable Future has proposed to the Iowa City City Council a ban on plastic bags. Plastic …
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Letters to the Editor Sep. 29, 2012 1:09 pm4844d ago
Most Christians, as well as Muslims, and people of the Jewish faith, profess belief in the Ten Commandments. Even those …
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