Iowa Black History Milestones Highlighted by Editorial
The Gazette reflects on Iowa history from the 1863 emancipation era to modern times. It notes Alexander Clark Sr. and Clark's 1868 victories, Buxton’s integrated era, and the need for accurate Black History education in schools and museums.
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Marshalltown High School
Clark
Frese
Tom Vilsack
Iowa
Buxton
Mahaska
Monroe
U.S
Liberia
Alexander Clark Sr
Muscatine
Letter Writers Lash Out Over Government Power And TV Cutover
A reader letter seeks to defend Free Speech while accusing Pelosi Reid and Frank of tyranny and questions Harkin stance on the Fairness Doctrine. It blasts stimulus bills, digital TV transition delays, and political gridlock, urging action ahead of June 12.
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Nancy Pelosi
Harry Reid
Barney Frank
Barack Obama
Tom Harkin
D-Iona
Bill Press
Harkin
Rush Limbaugh
Congress
Political debate stalls as Obama bid faces GOP hurdles
Readers weigh in on Black History Month value while Senate action on housing and jobs stalls. The piece notes Obama leadership, party divisions, and critique of pork laden spending with delayed impact. It highlights Democratic maneuvering and public skepticism about 2009 2010 2011 economic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barack Obama
Obama
War on drugs flop prompts push for health first approach
The piece argues the war on drugs failed with rising incarceration and violence and advocates a public health model. It notes Obama’s stance, Kerlikowske as drug czar candidate, and calls for decriminalization of cannabis and reduced marijuana enforcement. The analysis cites Rand Corp. costs and international comments from Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.
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Barack Obama
America
Mexico
Colombia
Obama
Seattle
Gil Kerlikowske
United States
Rand Corp
U.S. Army
Brazil
Kerlikowske
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