Automating jobs and investing The Uncle and Me
Julius Cavira argues for automation of financial services and lower entry level work to shield wealth. He reflects on fees from mutual funds, the 2008 recession, Enron, and offshore wealth, then outlines concerns about accountability for white collar executives. Cavira volunteers with AmeriCorps and Camphill, served twice in Iraq, and now lives with his wife in Cedar Rapids.
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Community letters praise police academy and critique Obama
A reader recalls attending the Citizens Police Academy and urges others to join the March program. The letter also criticizes Barack Obama for vacation costs, Iran deal, immigration stance, and relations with Israel, expressing personal disillusionment.
Voting integrity and voter ID laws debate in Iowa
Lynda Waddington argues that protecting voting integrity is essential as Iowa considers tightened voter ID requirements. She notes constitutional rights and cites cases of alleged multiple voting while challenging calls for restrictive measures. She compares ID rules to gun permitting, highlighting perceived double standards and the broader protection of rights.
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Reflection on the end of an era in American politics
Kathleen Parker argues the 2016 election signaled a deeper fracture in U S politics as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin push stronger nuclear stances. She warns that partisan denigration hampers civil discourse and endangers civilization, urging vigilance as the new presidency looms.
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Green Party calls to limit seclusion in Iowa public schools
Heather Young of the Johnson County Green Party urges tightening Iowa Code Chapter 108 to restrict seclusion in public schools to brief interventions only when there is threat of physical harm. She cites past abuses and urges lawmakers to align with教育 and professional guidance for a 21st century learning environment.
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