Editorial urges concrete plan for Iowa indoor rain forest project
The Gazette argues the Environmental Project in Iowa needs a real business and fundraising plan, not seven year old dream pitches. It faults executives for vague promises and calls Des Moines, Dubuque, and Coralville to demand transparency and unambiguous commitments before proceeding.
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Iowa
Coralville
David Oman
Des Moines
Dubuque
Letters Debate Truck Cruelty and Gay Student Safety
A reader condemns four wheelers for road accidents while another letter discusses a survey on gay and lesbian high school students in Iowa. The piece includes opinions on truck speeds, driver behavior, and safety for LGBTQ students, citing a 20 percent class truancy rate and 60 percent feel unsafe at school.
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Iowa
Iowapridenet
Robert Engel
Iowa City
Abortion Debate Highlighted by Proponent Claims
The text argues abortion is barbaric and cites Guttmacher Institute data on annual U S abortions from 1980s to 1990s totaling about 38 75 million unborn babies. It claims U S laws are highly permissive and critiques female-led political activism and parental notifi cation issues.
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United States
Guttmacher Institute
Homosexuality and self-control in public debate
A letter argues that homosexual orientation is not the issue but the choice to act on it. It cites data linking homosexual behavior to higher AIDS rates and substance use while labeling the behavior emotionally and physically destructive, framing self-control as central to the controversy.
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Psychological
Glenn Chatfield
North
Liberty
Lies and cover ups echo Limbaugh’s war stance
The writer critiques Rush Limbaugh for advocating a blackout on Iraq, a 24 7 office to push the war, and deceit. They contrast his views with calls for transparency and accuse conservatives of hiding truth as the Bush era falters.
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Rush Limbaugh
Iraq
Limbaugh
Dubya
Didiotheads
Investigation into Katrina slow response progress
Questions about the status of government inquiries into the Hurricane Katrina response linger. Who led the probe and what findings have emerged remain unsettled as officials faced criticism over delays and coordination.
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Katrina
Saddam’s Western suit stands out at Baghdad trial
Saddam Hussein wears a black pinstriped suit and white pocket square in the Baghdad courtroom, diverging from co-defendants in Arab robes. The attire, unlike his prior military garb, signals a claim to international influence and a broader political strategy amid the U.S.-led trial.
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Washington
Saddam
Sinatra
Dino
Vegas
Middle East
West
Emirate
George Clooney
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