Recent social media initiatives have shown how prevalent sexual harassment and assault are, and that’s left some men (and women) …
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Staff Columnists Nov. 3, 2017 1:15 pm3035d ago
Recent social media initiatives have shown how prevalent sexual harassment and assault are, and that’s left some men (and women) …
Adam Sullivan Staff Columnists Nov. 3, 2017 8:19 am3035d ago
Iowa City progressives are attempting a full City Council sweep in next week’s election. Two years ago, Iowa City voters …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Oct. 31, 2017 8:00 am3038d ago
Warning: satire. Happy Halloween and welcome to sitflix, the ultimate in streaming entertainment and reality avoidance. We’re proud to announce …
Staff Columnists Oct. 30, 2017 11:45 am3039d ago
A new national report makes clear that children of color and children living in immigrant families face persistent challenges that Iowa …
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds harvested some hearty Republican applause for a line she delivered at her festive Harvest Festival fundraiser …
Staff Columnists Oct. 27, 2017 2:39 pm3042d ago
A lot of amazing things can happen in just a few months. In May 2016, I spent two weeks riding …
Staff Columnists Oct. 27, 2017 7:53 am3042d ago
Every once in a while, everyone seems to be a libertarian. Like earlier this month, when Iowa alcohol regulators issued …
Staff Columnists Oct. 26, 2017 10:11 am3043d ago
For the record, Marion Ward 2 City Council candidate Pete Johnson does not favor incorporating a new Marion Public Library …
Staff Columnists Oct. 23, 2017 9:39 am3046d ago
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett has been at the front of the bus when it comes to his city’s drive …
Staff Columnists Oct. 22, 2017 8:30 am3047d ago
How many sexual predators, victims of abuse and hashtags does it take before society comes to terms with ‘locker room …
Staff Columnists Oct. 20, 2017 2:04 pm3049d ago
President George W. Bush set down his paintbrushes this week to issue a very public assessment of U.S. politics. Let’s …
Staff Columnists Oct. 20, 2017 7:30 am3049d ago
The wounds of the 2016 election are still sore, but caucus season is never really over in Iowa. A few …
Staff Columnists Oct. 17, 2017 9:56 am3052d ago
So P.T. Larson is back on the ballot. If his name rings a bell, you know that’s no surprise. Larson …
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