What if everybody had a gun in Iowa public life
Guest columnist Jozef Figa argues that bills like SF 25 SF 108 and SJR2 could turn Iowa public spaces into free-fire zones. He sketches a scenario of mall violence showing how easy it is to misidentify good and bad gun carriers and warns of escalating shootouts. Figa notes his background in sociology and his role with Iowans for Gun Safety.
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Community letters urge extreme vetting of presidential candidates
Readers express sharp political critique of media, Democrats, and campus culture. Gary Ellis from Cedar Rapids calls for extensive screening of nominees based on constitutional knowledge, government service, tax transparency, respect for diverse groups, health care rights, education access, geography, and diplomacy.
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Trump media clash reshapes coverage and audience gains
Harrop argues media should resist self pity and adapt to Trump era. He notes CNN MSNBC and Times draw younger viewers and subscribers while the post Trump era sees Post and WSJ hiring more reporters. He says legacy outlets slashed old norms as they replace hedges with lies and push surrogates to answer consequential questions.
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Iowa City rents eyed as House File 134 eases limits
Adam Sullivan argues that removing rental occupancy restrictions in House File 134 expands housing options and lowers costs. He notes Iowa City's tight market, with vacancy under 4 percent for a decade, and says double occupying units reduces rent for students and young workers while easing demand.
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