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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2017
Page
5
Michael McGrady argues violence at a Charlottesville protest harms civil discourse and free speech. He says extremists on both sides create danger, calls for protecting dissent while condemning violence, and urges renewed commitments to dialogue and liberty without coercion.
A community letter urges residents to vote in about 90 days for a reliable and experienced mayor. It endorses Gary Hinzman as the candidate who will serve Cedar Rapids and avoid misusing city time on state politics.
A reader argues that job availability undermines panhandling and questions the Cedar Rapids City Council’s plan to curb roadside begging. The letter cites multiple nearby businesses with Help Wanted signs and asks why passers by reinforce panhandling while workers earn wages.
Mary Sanchez reviews declassified George Harrison A-file revealing government paranoia and visa battles. The Aug 16 1978 telegram to Nixon protests bombing Cambodia and marijuana arrest as officials cite public attention risks and visa history. Harrison’s records illustrate political use of immigration scrutiny amid era of distrust.
The Glor ia Dei Lutheran Church Iowa City pastor argues for separation of church and state while urging faith values to shape daily life and political engagement. He says core beliefs inform compassion, stewardship, and care for the vulnerable, not political endorsement.
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