Although it appears at the time of writing that a large strike among freight railroad workers has been averted, the …
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Although it appears at the time of writing that a large strike among freight railroad workers has been averted, the …
Here’s an excerpt from a newspaper editorial supporting abortion rights. “When reasonable people disagree about moral judgments, the reasonable answer …
In Gov. Kim Reynolds’ latest TV ad, she is sitting in a coffee shop, watching Missouri U.S. Rep. Cori Bush …
Franken had momentum. This development applied the brakes.
What happens when compliance becomes incompatible with care?
So often, we view criminal justice and crime in general from the detached perspective of an uninvolved observer.
The policy passed for the benefit of some could come at a cost for others
Those who are most in need of student loan debt relief cannot rely on a leader who’s unwilling to invite change for a more fair, sustainable future
There are more ways to measure development than wealth alone
There’s apparently a move afoot to switch the symbol of the Iowa Republican Party from an elephant to a bird. …
Back in May I wrote a column about the ridiculous myth circulating across Iowa and several other states that schools …
At the age of 14, just two years after arriving in Cedar Rapids, Antonio “Tone Da Boss” Chalmers sought and …
So what if, in 2025, Iowa remains as red as a baboon’s MAGA hat, and Donald Trump has reclaimed the …
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