Closing the fossil fuel era gains cautious traction
Guest editorial views COP28 in Dubai as a breakthrough despite non binding language and loopholes. Leaders call for moving away from fossil fuels while allowing transitional fuels and carbon capture. U.S. and oil producers resist rapid phaseout even as clean energy investments grow. California reports rising zero emission car sales.
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Community Letter Encourages Local Iowa Caucuses
A call to action urges residents to attend local Iowa caucuses on January 15 at 7 p.m. to submit resolutions and elect delegates, aiming to protect civil rights and influence policy without traveling to Des Moines. The Linn County Progressive Caucus chair emphasizes involvement to counter supermajority rules.
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Holiday Drinking
Guest columnist Marcel Gemme offers practical tips to politely decline alcohol during festive events. He notes binge drinking varies by age and gender in Iowa, urges direct refusals or clever excuses, and suggests bringing non alcoholic beverages or assuming designated driver duties to avoid pressure. Gemme, founder of DRS, emphasizes choosing health and memorable holidays.
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E Pluribus Unum and democracy under threat
Nicholas Johnson argues that the United States faces a crisis to preserve 247 years of democracy. He contrasts founding ideals with current polarization, urges constructive acts, and recalls Latin and civic history while urging unity and kindness amid rising discourses of exclusion.
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