It’s a common instinct to throw more law enforcement resources at a perceived problem, but it’s often not the best solution, especially if it’s the only solution being taken up.
Adam Sullivan Opinion Jun. 14, 2021 11:33 am1688d ago
It’s a common instinct to throw more law enforcement resources at a perceived problem, but it’s often not the best solution, especially if it’s the only solution being taken up.
Todd Dorman Opinion Jun. 14, 2021 10:12 am1688d ago
Ideally, Government Oversight Committees oversee and investigate government decision making, especially by executive branch agencies. Maybe you’ve heard of checks and balances.
Opinion Jun. 13, 2021 8:44 am1689d ago
Witchcraft gains internet popularity and big brands are wrongly trying to cash in.
Opinion Jun. 12, 2021 12:58 pm1690d ago
Some people believe it’s dangerous to show experiences like mine as part of what it means to be a regular, American family
Kurt Ullrich
Opinion Jun. 12, 2021 11:57 am1690d ago
It’s beautiful here now, and busy. Clouds overhead look to have been painted by Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte, layer upon soft layer.
Opinion Jun. 12, 2021 9:00 am1690d ago
Early last June, I committed an atrocity. My crime: Offending a white woman by clicking “like” on a Facebook post …
Gary Sanders Apr. 5, 2021 6:59 pm1758d ago
Jean Hammill Apr. 5, 2021 6:40 pm1758d ago
Robin Tucker Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1761d ago
Karen M. Kedrowski Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1761d ago
Michele Sparrowgrove Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1761d ago
Russ Lenth Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1761d ago
Mike Streb Apr. 3, 2021 1:00 am1761d ago
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Jared Kline Apr. 2, 2021 9:24 am1761d ago
Jim Berger Mar. 31, 2021 5:22 pm1763d ago
Norman Sherman Opinion Jun. 11, 2021 6:00 pm1691d ago
In a political miracle, no voter fraud ever takes place in a state legislative district won by a conservative. They …
Adam Sullivan Opinion Jun. 11, 2021 10:53 am1691d ago
Iowa man’s lawyer argues rioters were the real victims in Trump’s plot to subvert the election process
Opinion Jun. 11, 2021 7:00 am1691d ago
The COVID-19 pandemic is far more costly than a vaccine lottery would be
David Wednell
Opinion Jun. 10, 2021 4:59 pm1692d ago
The case gained national recognition in 1963 when Clifford Berry was mysteriously found dead at his home with a plastic bag around his head
Opinion Jun. 10, 2021 7:00 am1692d ago
Our red-state, trailblazing governor claimed yet another cookie-cutter national culture war trophy this week.
Opinion Jun. 10, 2021 4:23 am1693d ago
In-person visits to Iowa prison inmates are set to resume in early July. That’s good for inmates and their loved …
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