Supreme Court coup sparks far right battle over democracy
Donald Van Hulzen of Iowa City notes the 2000 election controversy and warns that the Supreme Court ruling in Florida risks future state and national elections. He argues the court overstepped constitutional bounds, urging expanded democracy and social equity against elite influence.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Aturday
Supreme Court of the
United States
Florida Supreme Court
U.S
Florida
Supreme Court
Robert Bork
America
Thomas Jefferson
Donald van Hulzen
Iowa City
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Partisan Loyalty in U S Politics and a Presidential Vote
Norman Luxenburg argues that two party loyalty shapes major US votes from Clarence Thomas confirmation to Clinton impeachment. He notes near universal party lines on these choices and questions the nobility of such unity while profiling the author.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Thomas
Anita Hill
Clinton
Bush and Cheney stress and heart health contrasts
The Times editorial argues Bush maintains vigorous exercise while Cheney, recovering from a recent heart attack, shows fragility under heavy workload. Critics warn Cheney may face another cardiac event, urging lighter duties for the vice president-elect. It notes Cheney’s medications and weight gain since bypass surgery and contrasts their routines.
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George W. Bush
Dallas Morning News
Bush
Dick Cheney
Eric Topol
Cleveland Clinic
ABC News
Reuters
Topol
Cheney
Defense
ABC
White House
Why Tom Miller Filed Amicus in Gore Florida Case
In a letter to the Iowa Attorney General’s office Cedar Rapids resident William H. Dahlsten questions why Iowa AG Tom Miller joined in amicus briefs for Bush v. Gore. He asks for costs, party motivation, and whether a Democrat’s gain influenced the filing. He reports unanswered questions after repeated inquiries.
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Friend of the Court
U.S. Supreme Court
al Gore
Florida
Iowa
Tom Miller
Miller
Iown’s
Amicus
No animal should suffer ban on pets and rights activists
A reader blasts pet domestication and animal rights activism citing a Gazette piece advising against cruelty while condemning confinement and neutering. The letter accuses neighbors of neglect, mocks animal control efforts, and urges lawmakers to ban household pets and offer bounties against animal rights advocates.
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Animal Control Lady
Iowa
State Capitol
Gazette invites letters and guest columns for public discussion
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. Submissions should include full name signature complete street address and daytime phone number. Letters capped at 300 words with one per writer per 30 days. Columns up to 650 words. Address to The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 FAX 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fyiowa com.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Taxing carry-out to fund schools logic debated
Bill Wood argues for a 1-cent tax on all carry-out foods and drinks to fund Cedar Rapids schools. He warns that ongoing property tax increases threaten fixed income homeowners and lead to housing loss.
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Cedar Rapids Community
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