Editorial on sweatshop abuses and university apparel ties
The letter argues the April 5 piece shifts from sweatshop harm to student tactics. It questions industry self regulation, cites long history of exploitation in needle trades, and urges editors to focus on workers’ lives over manufacturers’ interests.
Call to reverse fast food bigger is better push
Dale and Carolyn March of Cedar Rapids urge fast food firms to reverse the bigger is better messaging. They argue overconsumption fuels obesity and families can save by cooking nutritious meals at home, noting their six member household spends about 700 dollars monthly on groceries.
Abortion capital debate stirs Iowa City letter
A March 8 letter accuses pro choice advocates of distorting facts in questioning the phrase abortion capital of the world. The writer challenges the claim’s basis and cites concerns about research motives and rights to safe abortion.
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Tax cuts and oil, Social Security, and Alaska pork
A reader blasts Republican tax cuts as aiding the rich and warns of OPEC pressure. They argue Social Security surpluses should fund Medicare and pensions, defend safeguarding those funds, and condemn Alaska pork measures totaling millions for wildlife, airports, oil field training, volcano monitoring, sea lions aid, and fishing groups.
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