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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2000
Page
4
A reflective list critiques election coverage and the Elian saga with strong opinions. It argues delaying calls, and suggests giving Doris Kearns Goodwin and David Gergen a round the clock show, noting other commentators fall short.
Readers suggest journalistic reforms for 2002 including accuracy, transparency, restraint in political commentary, avoiding celebrity punditry, respecting guest boundaries, improving interview conduct, and delaying Election 2004 hype until appropriate.
A Vernon Research Group report funded by Linn County criticizes Bluestem Solid Waste Agency image. The writer alleges the study skewed cost figures toward incineration and landfill bias, and accuses the survey of insulting nonreaders and the educated alike.
A longtime educator laments editorial tone on school reform after a bond victory. She highlights public charter schools, accountable pay for teachers, a three year student teacher program, and asks who will oversee funds amid plans for Kennedy theater and high school music facilities. She cites political figures and business ties while urging true classroom improvements.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions require full name, signature, street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. No anonymous letters. 300-word limit. one letter per writer every 30 days. Include full contact details with mail or email submissions.
A call for nationwide uniform presidential ballots filled by pencil and abolition of the Electoral College. Proponents argue standardized ballots would reduce confusion and misreadings, while replacing the college system with a national popular vote to reflect the majority choice.
The piece argues that George W Bush can govern effectively by adopting Reagan era optimism despite Democratic anger and a wary public. It notes Gephardt and Waters may skip the inauguration and contrasts Bush's path with Ford and Carter era uncertainty. The article frames bipartisanship as uniting Republicans and attracting right leaning Democrats.
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