Upgrade needed for election systems in the United States
The guest editorial argues aging voting machines and outdated electronic systems threaten election integrity. It cites failures in Texas North Carolina New York and calls for voter verified paper records robust post election audits and federal funding to replace obsolete equipment and strengthen security.
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Ernst dodges on protecting Mueller probe amid 2020 race
Iowa City letter-writer argues U S Senator Joni Ernst avoids backing Mueller investigation to protect re election chances. The piece accuses Ernst of political cowardice and criticizes her stance amid the Russia inquiry and Trump administration actions. Edward Wasserman writes from Iowa City. The NRA and doctors clash over gun questions in homes.
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Robert Mueller
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Election 2014 mood shift toward balanced Democratic House
Kathleen Parker argues the midterm results bring a purplish wave of center leaning Democrats that could steady a disorderly House. She notes many winners are women and suggests bipartisan compromise on infrastructure health care and immigration, urging Trump to adjust tone.
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Voters push reforms amid talk of justice overhaul year
The piece notes broad enthusiasm for criminal justice reform in 2019 with state referendums. Florida restores felons voting rights, Michigan moves to legalize marijuana, Colorado curbs uncompensated prison labor, and Nevada protects its prostitution laws. Iowa faces prison crowding and eyed marijuana decriminalization. Governor Reynolds could restore felon voting rights, signaling a start for second chances.
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