If you think they’ll stop with abortion rights, you haven’t been paying attention.
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Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 4, 2022 8:13 am1390d ago
If you think they’ll stop with abortion rights, you haven’t been paying attention.
Todd Dorman Staff Columnists May. 1, 2022 7:00 am1393d ago
The primary race pits state Rep. Liz Bennett, D-Cedar Rapids, against Joe Zahorik, political director for Ironworkers Local 89
Althea Cole Staff Columnists May. 1, 2022 6:45 am1393d ago
I wrote. You read. Then you wrote back.
Nichole Shaw Staff Columnists May. 1, 2022 6:30 am1393d ago
Maintain an open mind and save judgment until you hear all the facts and context of a situation.
Sofia DeMartino Staff Columnists May. 1, 2022 6:00 am1393d ago
There are several Iowa communities working toward equity in terms of economic development.
Staff Columnists Apr. 30, 2022 7:45 am1394d ago
If the Freedom School were a full time private school, students could use state-funded scholarships to attend.
Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2022 7:00 am1396d ago
It’s hollow, cynical political sloganeering at its finest. And it scares the hell out of older white voters.
Staff Columnists Apr. 24, 2022 12:00 pm1400d ago
Many top students don’t get the student aid and/or social support needed to be successful after high school.
Staff Columnists Apr. 24, 2022 7:00 am1400d ago
He’s one of the state’s clearest, most experienced voices on agricultural policies and the pressing need for improved environmental stewardship.
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2022 7:00 am1403d ago
His argument is that he brings seriousness and substance to the Senate race.
Staff Columnists Apr. 17, 2022 7:00 am1407d ago
A recent letter-writer, for example, claimed I’m “sweltering in hatred.”
Staff Columnists Apr. 16, 2022 12:00 pm1408d ago
Do I feel differently regarding my skepticism over strict COVID measures? Without question, I do not
Staff Columnists Apr. 15, 2022 2:47 pm1409d ago
From the same Legislature that brought us a constitutional amendment making it virtually impossible to regulate firearms and a constitutional …
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