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Adapting to healthy change in Cedar Rapids bike lanes
The Gazette editorial supports cedar rapids bike lane expansions to connect Cedar Valley Trail and promote safer cycling. It urges better driver cyclist education and more visible markings, possibly colored lanes, as adaptation occurs.
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Letters on Obama war with Christians and political views
A reader denounces Obama as destroying America and urges Republicans to stand for Christian virtue. The letter criticizes Rep. Steve King and Iowa politics, while noting a movie review and highway patrol speed concerns. It expresses frustration with government, immigration remarks, and claims about virtue and integrity.
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Robert Cribb
Obama
Cribbs
Barack Obama
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Re-elect John Swanson to Kirkwood board
Neighbor urges voters to re elect John Swanson to an additional four year term on the Kirkwood Community College board citing his knowledge of the college and commitment to student success.
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John Swanson
Kirkwood
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Greenwald Defends Miranda Detention at Heathrow
Glenn Greenwald's partner David Miranda was detained for nine hours at London Heathrow Airport with questioned conduct and confiscation of electronic gear. Miranda and Greenwald cite psychological violence while critics call the style outrage porn as debates over privacy and NSA programs unfold.
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Watchers must be watched in government oversight
William Saletan argues for independent overseers to monitor NSA and NYPD practices. He cites stop and frisk and surveillance programs, endorsing body cameras and transparency to reduce misconduct and protect rights. He notes courts and commissions should enforce constitutional safeguards.
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National Security Agency
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Shira Scheindlin
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