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Last week’s state Supreme Court ruling – that both spouses in a lesbian marriage should be listed on a child’s …
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A couple of paycheck issues came up at the Statehouse this past week. One got quite a bit of attention, …
Want to know more about climate change, but stumped about where to start? I’d recommend the recently published book “America’s …
It’s like chocolate and peanut butter, love and marriage, Abercrombie and Fitch. It should be, anyway. If highly qualified teachers …
A couple local guys hope so. From Rick Smith’s morning account: Cedar Rapids did it, so why can’t Linn County? …
Recusal can leave a public official feeling conflicted. I mean, you run for office so you can vote on stuff. …
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