Help with transition for a divided nation from a Kansas City Star column
Bill Tammels urges practical civic action to bridge partisan divides as George W. Bush begins his presidency. He urges respectful discourse, constructive engagement, and positive outreach, including writing letters to the president and editors, to foster a smoother transition and public discourse.
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Ansas City
George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Washington
Wall Street
Ralph Nader
Pat Buchanan
Lifers commutation faces careful scrutiny by governor
Editorial argues that inmates have a right to request commutations and that Governor Vilsack must review such requests rigorously. Spence, jailed since 1978 for violent crimes, awaits a decision after the parole board recommended denial. The piece stresses accountability, deterrence, and the message sent by commutation choices.
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Sioux City
Spence
Iowa Board of Parole
Ichard Spence
Vilsack
Apology and pledge after misreport on fatal Anderson shooting
Reader railing against Dec 29 front page and Friday report for incorrectly framing a police officer as shooter. He cites later affidavit showing Anderson acted first and officer fired in self defense. urges accountability and accuracy in reporting.
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Joseph Anderson
Anderson
Defense downsizes benefits for retirees in defense sector
The Wall Street Journal reports defense contractors received millions for retiree medical benefits. The Cost Accounting Standards Board probes if funds are used properly as CASB proposes new rules. The defense industry opposes these provisions and readers affected by benefit cuts are urged to stay informed.
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The Gazette Seeks Letters to the Editor Policy
Readers may submit letters up to 300 words with full name street address and daytime phone. Only name and hometown appear in print. one letter per writer every 30 days. Include address and phone. online names alone are not acceptable.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Public school choice over private vouchers urged by Kahlenberg
Richard D. Kahlenberg argues against private school vouchers and favors expanding public school choice. He cites Michigan and California rejections, polls favoring public-school fixes, and international studies showing voucher risks including increased segregation. He advocates structured public school choice to provide broad, equitable access.
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