Religion and Politics Intertwined in Presidential Race
The Gazette editorial highlights Rev. Welton Gaddy’s view that religion and politics are inseparable in U S politics. It notes historical tensions, Lincoln era cautions, and warns candidates against using faith as an electoral credential while urging scrutiny of how faith shapes policy and funding.
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Iowa
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Abraham Lincoln
Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee
Don’t cut funding for early age nutrition in Iowa
A Cedar Rapids reader urges blocking cuts to WIC and SNAP amid Iowa hunger, citing 21 percent of children without reliable nutrition and long term brain development costs. The letter also praises Honor Flight veterans and argues civil rights protect service equality across beliefs.
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The Vinci toy stirs debate on babies screen time
Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood targets the Vinci Android tablet for infants calling it a new category of touch screen learning. Experts warn there is no evidence screen time benefits babies and urge toys that require active play and interaction.
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Personal Political blur in 2011 campaign ethics debate
The piece argues that 2011 blurred public and private life in politics as candidates face harassment accusations and social media backlash. It critiques media coverage, cites moral questions, and mentions Herman Cain Newt Gingrich Rick Perry while noting civility declines in political discourse.
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Jean Bethke Elshtain
University of Chicago
University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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