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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2024
Page
5
Guest editorials urge Chicago to allow sound amplification for protesters at Union Park the official gathering point of a DNC march. The piece argues the city should compromise and permit microphones and speakers despite security concerns. It notes historical contrasts and rights to peaceful assembly.
A veteran letter urges passage of the Major Richard Star Act to grant full retirement pay to more than 53,000 medically retired service members who faced pay penalties for not serving 20 years. It notes over 300 lawmakers sponsor the bill but the House did not vote, urging Sen. Joni Ernst and Sen. Chuck Grassley to back it in September.
Colbert King writes from Washington Post about Washington National Cathedral forum on reclaiming civility in American politics. He reflects on Donald Trump’s presidency, calls for respectful discourse, and urges Kamala Harris's campaign to avoid dehumanizing rhetoric while praying Trump seeks help.
Jon Stravers, director of Driftless Area Bird Conservation in McGregor, argues Iowa fails to protect water quality. He cites unsafe beaches, hog-manure odors at Upper Iowa River, and widespread pollution from agribusiness. He links local neglect to Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zones and calls for stronger rules and enforcement.
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