Iowa House backs psychedelic medicine push several hurdles remain
Guest columnist Candida Maurer urges Iowa to permit psychedelic assisted psychotherapy for PTSD and other mental health disorders. She cites psilocybin and MDMA research showing high remission and symptom reduction, notes veterans death rates, and asks readers to contact senators as the Senate adjourns with limited time for action.
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Iowan urges Miller-Meeks to protect Medicaid in Iowa
A community letter urges Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks to oppose federal cuts to Medicaid. It emphasizes the program as a lifeline for 800000 Iowans including seniors, children, veterans, and rural residents, arguing health care is a nonpartisan human need and urging action to strengthen Medicaid.
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Trump poll landslide hint on Supreme Court clash
Philip Bump analyzes a Fox News poll showing 55 percent disapprove of Trump’s performance and two thirds oppose ignoring a Supreme Court ruling. He notes Republicans largely favor the court, while Trump’s base supports him amid questions of checks and balances and divine providence shaping views on authority.
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Faith and earth stewardship urge local action
Kamyar Enshayan argues faith should drive protection of Iowa’s water, soils, and habitats amid policy rollbacks. He warns against treating the environment as property and calls for visible religious and community leadership to defend clean air, water, and biodiversity. Enshayan cites Aldo Leopold and urges local exploration of parks, wetlands, and nature to foster care for the living earth. Enshayan resides in Cedar Falls and notes contact via kenshayan gmail.com.
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