Partisan rancor in Washington prompts editorial response
The Gazette editorial cites Jonah Goldberg and Rep. Jim Leach to argue that healthy democracy requires debate not gridlock. It contends current partisanship paralyzes government, praises moderate bipartisan efforts, and urges lawmakers to pursue compromise or risk voter backlash in elections.
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Washington, D.C
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Congress
Jim Leach
Iowa
Capitol Hill
Washington
Cedar Rapids letters challenge local politics and justice views
In Cedar Rapids, readers critique Linda Detroy Alexander and Linda Martin, arguing for constructive civic engagement and religious liberty. The letter-writers urge humility amid politics, caution against coercive faith, and condemn Linn County’s handling of Abby Bowman’s death, noting a later police procedure change but insufficient justice for her family.
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Linda Detroy Alexander
Martin
Carol Martin
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Carol
Steve Golden
Linn County
Larry Zaruba
Abby Bowman
Bowman
Partisanship and democracy in the Washington climate
A reflective essay argues that liberal democracy thrives on disagreement not harmony. It notes how leaders pledge bipartisanship yet remain driven by partisan ambitions, and explains politics frames public goods and harms. The piece concludes that healthy debate should not be sacrificed for seasonal goodwill.
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Ington
Bedford Falls
Washington
United States
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Whoville
Meacham finds value in historic religion science debates
A New York Times Book Review essay by John Meacham surveys works on religion and science including The Victory of Reason Taking Religious Pluralism Seriously and Prayer A History. He highlights Augustine's line that scripture should not oppose clear reasoning and warns against believers who fail to accept rational critique.
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New York Times
John Meacham
Newsweek
Rodney Stark
Barbara McGraw
Jo Renee Formicola
Philip
Carol Zaleski
Republican critique of church and state wall
Editorial contrasts a Jonah Goldberg Iran piece and a Trevor cartoon on church and state. It argues the wall is constitutional and essential to keep theocracy at bay, warning that current Republican efforts threaten freedoms by eroding separation.
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Indicated
Jonah Goldberg
Iran
Trevor
The
Albuquerque Journal
Supreme Court
Republican Party
Dumping dirty snow near residence raises cleanup concerns
A resident reports a city snow removal truck dumping a large pile of dirty snow, sand, and gravel in their parking area. After contacting the street department, the operator claimed a full load allowed dumping anywhere, causing an unsightly pile awaiting cleanup and reseeding after melt.
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Pat Sweetman
Cedar Rapids
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