(Editor’s note: Earlier versions of this column changed Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds quote from “pro-life” to “anti-abortion.” The text of the …
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(Editor’s note: Earlier versions of this column changed Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds quote from “pro-life” to “anti-abortion.” The text of the …
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Last week, the New York Times launched an ambitious project about slavery and its lasting effects on American democracy. People …
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Each time gun violence captures national attention, Americans are ready to respond with premade lists of their preferred social and …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Aug. 16, 2019 8:30 am2319d ago
Advances in political communication technology have given rise to a new American tradition – the campaign organizer put-down. Maybe you …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 15, 2019 8:00 am2320d ago
Maybe you saw my column last week about Amber Oldfield, the state-licensed animal rehabilitator who has been told by the …
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It’s August in Iowa, which means tomato season, sweet corn season, and journalist season – when a contagion of journalists …
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An underdog 2020 candidate is betting on the willingness of Republicans to disagree. Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld brought his …
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Political donors’ names should be made public. This really shouldn’t be up for debate but, like so many of our …
Staff Columnists Aug. 11, 2019 7:00 am2324d ago
Law-abiding Iowans may be disturbed to learn our trusty state government is breaking the law. In fact, most state governments …
Staff Columnists Aug. 9, 2019 1:00 am2326d ago
Iowa City’s Bicycle Master Plan sets lofty and laudable goals. The 2017 document proposes more than doubling the supply of …
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Let’s talk about ‘community benefit.” When a developer comes to Cedar Rapids with an eye-catching project – mixed uses, housing, …
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