In June, 4.2 million Americans submitted their resignations. For some, it is an escape from a low-paying position, an overbearing …
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Sofia DeMartino Staff Columnists Aug. 14, 2022 7:00 am1223d ago
In June, 4.2 million Americans submitted their resignations. For some, it is an escape from a low-paying position, an overbearing …
Althea Cole Staff Columnists Aug. 14, 2022 7:00 am1223d ago
The Biden administration seems to have gotten used to telling us things about our economic health and welfare that aren’t exactly accurate.
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 11, 2022 9:32 am1226d ago
Back when John Kerry was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004, he was asked by a Virginia voter about his …
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Aug. 10, 2022 2:20 pm1227d ago
This isn’t about your fears, beliefs, discomforts or politics.
Althea Cole Staff Columnists Aug. 7, 2022 6:00 am1230d ago
I think I knew even then that there would be certain things I would want look back on
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This isn’t about speech, it’s about science.
Staff Columnists Jul. 31, 2022 7:00 am1237d ago
India Snow-Watt always has a plan.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 31, 2022 7:00 am1237d ago
While political policy isn’t the sole driver of inflation, it plays a crucial role
Staff Columnists Jul. 31, 2022 7:00 am1237d ago
Norwood, a Soil and Water commissioner in Polk County, has seen one of the state’s worst water quality sagas
Staff Columnists Aug. 15, 2022 4:36 pm1222d ago
The recent public announcement on KCRG of an effort to bring a trolley line to downtown Cedar Rapids and surrounding …
Staff Columnists Jul. 28, 2022 7:00 am1240d ago
“Settled law” is code for “Don’t worry, everything’s fine.” Things are not fine, and many Americans are worried.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jul. 24, 2022 9:30 am1244d ago
Twice a week, I play trivia with some of my election office colleagues, who are all pretty left-leaning politically. One …
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For the first time in almost a century, one of Canada’s largest cities, Vancouver, will have a comprehensive plan. Called …
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