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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2017
Page
6
The Gazette editorial argues that scrapping or defunding the third grade reading program leaves hungry for funds and commitments. It notes 1 in 4 Iowa third graders still fail proficiency and warns lawmakers offer few ideas or support while urging tax policy fixes and local efforts to aid early reading.
Marcia Swift argues that the First Amendment bars government endorsement of any religion and notes separation of church and state is not in the Constitution. The column cites 1947 Danbury case language and cases like 2014 American Humanists v United States while also criticizing Iowa gun rights expansion and urging moral resistance to policy measures.
Lenore Skenazy analyzes how the word girl fuels book and TV success, noting many titles feature a girl character regardless of age or genre. She cites patterns from bestsellers and discusses gendered expectations, with references to Moyes Hawkins Flynn and Mandel, plus theories on audience protection and imitation.
Lyndalowa Waddington accuses the Iowa Legislature of denying local control and restricting reproductive rights. She describes personal experiences with abortion, birth, and the state’s limits on contraception and prenatal care. She vows to move her family from Iowa, calling it no longer safe for women or families.
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