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Sofia DeMartino
Sofia DeMartino strives to open dialogues that serve as a catalyst for change, inspiring readers to question the status quo, challenge their own beliefs, and seek greater understanding for collective growth.
Sofia’s lived experience and love for empowering others have led her to spend over a decade working in social services. Her work in this field has shaped her worldview, fostering a profound interest in the transformative power of human connection and the evolution of identity.
Latest Articles by Sofia DeMartino
Staff Columnists May. 28, 2022 7:00 pm1208d ago
To address the staffing shortage, the industry must address the glaring inequity in the room: the absence of women in tech professions.
Staff Columnists May. 15, 2022 7:00 am1222d ago
It has been a long journey, and there still is plenty of road to travel.
Staff Columnists May. 1, 2022 6:00 am1236d ago
There are several Iowa communities working toward equity in terms of economic development.
Staff Columnists Apr. 15, 2022 7:00 am1252d ago
Black Maternal Health Week emphasizes the heartbreaking consequences of racial bias in medicine.
Staff Columnists Mar. 25, 2022 2:42 pm1272d ago
The content of these hearings has been unsurprising and tedious.
Staff Columnists Mar. 13, 2022 8:00 am1285d ago
Survey results highlight widespread student experiences of racially or gender-motivated bullying.
Staff Columnists Feb. 26, 2022 12:00 pm1300d ago
For many, the drive to demonstrate is rooted in inequality and oppression. For others, it is an aversion to public health measures.
Staff Columnists Feb. 21, 2022 11:53 am1305d ago
Lawsuit alleges an Iowa woman was denied a management position due to her status as a new mother.
Staff Columnists Jan. 30, 2022 6:00 am1327d ago
“Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part."
Staff Columnists Jan. 15, 2022 6:00 am1342d ago
Focus on underserved community members is important
Staff Columnists Jan. 2, 2022 6:00 am1355d ago
With the increase in cases, seeking care for non-COVID illnesses and injuries becomes more challenging.
Staff Columnists Dec. 12, 2021 6:00 am1376d ago
Last month, in an attempt to regain possession of my phone from my 7-year-old, I bought her a tablet. I …
Staff Columnists Nov. 28, 2021 6:00 am1390d ago
For those of us who lived it, the consequences are still keeping us up at night.
Staff Columnists Nov. 15, 2021 2:32 pm1402d ago
The current rate of births is the lowest it has been since the 1930s and people are concerned.
Staff Columnists Oct. 23, 2021 6:00 am1426d ago
New Iowa law is a highly politicized scare tactic heightening hysteria around the threat that never was