Atheists Call For Voice In Iowa Statehouse
Guest columnist Justin Scott declares the April 5 atheist invocation in the Iowa Capitol marks a milestone for secularism. He argues atheists hold leadership roles and that Pew findings show more people are unaffiliated, urging others to join the movement and defend church state separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope- An
Iowa
People’s House
Pew Research Center
America
Real American letter threats meet Blum at town halls
A Manchester reader declares as a real American challenging Rep. Blum to listen and engage in 2018 after his Ga zette remarks. The letter reflects political rhetoric, pledge of a fight, and emphasis on accountability to Iowa constituents. It references Iowa City Hospice Walk for Dignity and fundraising details for the nonprofit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Rod Blum
Gazette
Blum
Congressman Blum
United States
Iowa
Rep
Robin Stone
Manchester
Iowa City
Willow Creek Park
Nual Walk For Dignity
Chassy Cruisers
Iowa City Hospice
Iowacityhospice.org
Todd Means
Iowa City Hospice Board of Directors
Low-rent actions, big bucks, and social media backlash
Kathleen Parker notes how public scandals involving Fox News and United Airlines illustrate the surge of outrage via social media. She cites O'Reilly's harassment settlements and United’s stock drop after a passenger was dragged from a flight, arguing viewers now monetize misbehavior and investors react to online fury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Fox News
Bill O’reilly
United Airlines
United
Nery O’connor
Confederate States
United’s
O’reilly
Andrea Mackris
Mackris
Fox
Iowa casino market doubts loom over Cedar Rapids bids
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will hear Cedar Rapids casino backers in July and September while October market studies by Marquette Advisors and White Sand Gaming shape the cannibalization outlook. Past Marquette projections overestimated revenue shifts, suggesting a cautious process ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nce
Iowa
Racing and Gaming Commission
Commission
Cedar Rapids
Marquette Advisors
Marquette
Sioux Falls
S.D
Lyon County
Fort Dodge
Ottumwa
Tama
Cedar Crossing
Greene County
Wild Rose
Emmetsburg
Atlantic City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Justin Scott
Robert Ingersoll
Eastern Iowa Atheists
Facebook. Com
Easterniowa Atheists
Community Letters
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Clay Bennett
Post Writers Group
Postwritersgro
Kathleen Parker
Flan
Jenny Craig
Advil
Mercedes- Benz
Kathleenparker
Washpost
Dorman
Todd Dorman
Todd
Thegazette