Work and disability inclusion in the job market
Laura Jackson argues that employment for people with disabilities reduces public assistance costs and improves health outcomes. She notes workplace barriers, benefits of small accommodations, and shared responsibility for policies to help capable individuals obtain meaningful, valued work. Cedar Rapids writer.
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Stapleton and Liu
Lead Center
Laura Jackson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
University of Iowa
Neighborhood opposition to Lincoln Highway Lofts in Cedar Rapids
Community letters describe Cedar Rapids planning commission hearings on the Lincoln Highway Lofts project. Residents express fear of being flooded out and label the proposal a done deal while urging consideration of local impacts and governance.
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Vinton Creek
Commission
Untapped talent of educated immigrants in U S economy
Mary Sanchez argues a large share of college educated immigrants in the United States remain underemployed. She cites a Migration Policy Institute study finding one in four educated immigrants perform low skilled work or are unemployed, costing $10.2 billion in annual tax revenue and nearly $40 billion in earnings. The essay urges reforms in language training licensing and visa structure to maximize immigrant potential and reduce bias.
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America
United States
U.S
Separating news from opinion in modern media
Guest columnist Jim Williams argues for clear labeling of news and opinion to avoid confusion. He contrasts factual business reporting by George Ford and editorials on The Gazette with other outlets and suggests tagging content as N, O, or NO to preserve informed decision making. Williams, a Cedar Rapids businessman, details his journalism background and consultancy.
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California
Donald Trump
Clinton
Sen
Chuck Grassley
Hillary Clinton
The
Gazette
George Ford
Ford
the Gazette
Todd Dorman
Jim Williams
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
International Traders of Iowa
Saruling, LLC
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