Is flag burning free speech in a dynamic U.S. legal landscape
Guest columnist Steffen Schmidt reflects on flag burning as a free speech issue, tracing 1989 and 1990 court cases, the Flag Protection Act, and proposed amendments. He notes public opinion splits, surveys from 1990 and 2006, and the idea that settled law is rare as politics and courts shift with party control. Schmidt teaches at Iowa State University.
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Community Letters Respond To Iowa High School Abuse Story
A reader from Iowa City defends Muslim students amid harassment reports linked to a Times piece. She urges parental responsibility, tolerance, and unity while praising school leadership and calling for civility in a nation built by immigrants.
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Linn County casino history and regulatory view letter
William Ashby of Clermont argues Linn County missed a chance for a riverboat casino and explains Iowa gambling regulation by the state Gaming Commission. He notes population thresholds, tax sharing with non casino counties, and that Linn County voted down twice, making a later approval contrary to policy.
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Castro a Charismatic Cuban Nationalist in a Polarized Era
Guest columnist Fangren Yu argues Castro embodied a nationalist charisma who pursued Cuba's independence using socialism as a tool. He contrasts Castro with orthodox Stalinists, notes the shift after the missile crisis, and observes lasting tensions with the United States and mixed views among Cuban Americans.
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It Is Race That Shapes Daily Life Capria Davis Op-Ed
Capria Davis argues race remains a daily factor for Americans not in the racial majority. She recalls experiences from family and friends including a police stop and a shooting, urges education and empathy, and calls for action to close the racial divide. Davis notes her Cedar Rapids roots and leadership roles at Mount Mercy University.
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