School trip rules sparks debate over handling misconduct
An Iowa case describes a 15 year old on a school trip being sent home from Texas after cigarette use and a later wallet theft in Dallas. The editorial argues for clearer policies and potential parent cost responsibility for safe return, noting the district was protected by law.
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Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
Iinnmar
Eastern Iowa
Iowa
Gazette invites letters to editor guidelines and contact details
The Gazette requests letters up to 300 words and requires name address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown publish. one letter per writer every 30 days. Submissions edited. contact options include mail box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 fax 319 398 5846 or email gazedit fyiowa.com.
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Gazette
the Gazette
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Politics plural or singular in usage and notes
A reader asks whether politics should be treated as plural or singular in different contexts. Authorities and examples show politics can be plural when referring to opinions or affiliations, and singular when speaking of a field or course of study or a general concept.
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Manchester
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr
New York Times
Spadolini
Webster
Jack Walters
Teachers defend dedication amid pay critique in Cedar Rapids
Laura Elsbernd of Marion writes to refute a March 28 critic of teachers, asserting commitment despite low pay. She outlines her second grade workload at a Cedar Rapids parochial school, salary of 21168, and late April paycheck, noting she relies on extra work and questions greed accusations while defending educators.
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Cedar Rapids
Public critique on publication of a distressing photo
Cathy Risse of Lisbon questions the ethics of a March 24 photograph depicting a distraught mother and the newsroom decision to publish. She argues such images harm victims and fail to serve informative journalism, urging editorial compassion and restraint.
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Elian
Cathy Risse
Lisbon
Kernels to Open 2001 Season at Cedar Rapids Vet Stadium
Local reader urges Cedar Rapids voters to support building a new Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Kernels start play April 5 in the aging venue, with a move to a modern, accessible ballpark planned for opening in April 2002 featuring improved seating, concessions, and parking for fans and players.
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Kernels
Cedar Rapids
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Ann Hearn
Vets Stadium
Equal rights proposal sparks public debate in letter
In a March 22 guest column Elder Derrick E. Davis discusses civil rights based on sexual orientation and anonymous hate mail. A reader counters with support for adding sexual orientation to the city ordinance and proposes a universal rights framework to replace it.
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Derrick E. Davis
Davis
The
Gazette
Fueling the Bush McCain feud over campaign lines
The piece argues that coverage of the Bush McCain rift relies on vivid feuding imagery and strategic leaks. It notes McCain’s stance on campaign finance reform and questions whether he can steer beyond issues on his committee. The author warns readers to consider who benefits from the sustained firestorm.
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Marjorie Williams
Vladimir Putin
Maine
Sweet Susan” Collins
Olympia” Snowe
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John McCain
McCain
Virginia Beach
Jerry Falwell
Pat Robertson
John Weaver
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Russell
Feingold
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