Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus editorial classic
The New York Sun 1897 piece answers Virginia O W the question if Santa Claus exists with a hopeful defense of belief. It argues love generosity and faith endure beyond skepticism and cites childlike faith as essential to joy and poetry in life.
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Francis M. Cherch
Ad Time
New York Sun
Santa Claus
Lin
Friends of the Sun
Melitor
Papa
Santa Chiats
Virginia O'Hanlon
West Ninety-fifth
Virginia
Virginia Way
Catholics and Evangelicals Seek Common Ground on Mary
A joint statement by Catholic and evangelical theologians titled Do whatever He tells you outlines Mary’s central role in Scripture and faith. It notes Mary as first believer and links Catholic devotion with evangelical respect while acknowledging lingering doctrinal differences. Robert Louis Wilken of Virginia University is cited as a contributor.
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Mary
Jesus
Christ
Virgin Mary
Mdeed
Joseph
Communion of Saints
St. Thomas Aquinas
Nuclear power not the sole solution to warming
A reader counters a December guest column arguing wind is superior, noting nuclear cost efficiency and subsidies. The piece cites SCANA chief Timmerman on $76/MWh for nuclear vs $114 coal $132 wind $614 solar, and cites Energy Information Administration subsidies to argue for more nuclear plants and greater policy focus on preservation over destruction of wildlife.
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Julian Boggs
Maureen McCue
Nuleai
Scana Corp
Bill Timmerman
Energy Information Administration
Better alternatives than just shooting lions
A man in Iowa County shot and killed a mountain lion that lingered on a tree limb. The event was described as easier than firing at a caged zoo animal. He reportedly hunted deer in the area.
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Iowa County
Israel Palestine conflict reflections on UN genesis debate
The guest column argues over the Middle East origins asserting Holocaust lessons spurred Jewish nationhood and recounts UN 1948 vote backing Israel. It claims neighboring states rejected borders and created a Palestinian buffer zone to threaten Israel.
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Middle East
United Nations
Palestine
Israel
New Zealand mental health care contrasts with Iowa system
A Cedar Rapids psychiatrist reflects on Taranaki New Zealand’s community based mental health model with case managers and tri monthly reviews. He contrasts it with Iowa’s funded, fragmented system and notes long term benefits from reduced hospitalization and better life quality.
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Iowa
Taranaki
New Zealand
Cedar Rapids
Thave
DHS
United States
Jenifer Hemmingsen
Gazette
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