Editorial calls for universal parental leave at state universities
The Gazette urges the 8th U.S. Circuit ruling on Iowa parental leave to prompt a policy change allowing both mothers and fathers to use paid time off after birth or adoption. It notes the 2002 case of a father denied sick-day use and urges revisiting Leave for the Arrival of Children at ISU and regents institutions to ensure fair, comprehensive family care policies.
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A White Ancestor and a Black Line in Modern America
W Ralph Eubanks writes about the social meaning of race through family history. He recalls his grandfather Jim Richardson who lived as black amid white relatives, and his own mixed heritage in a racially divided South. He notes DNA findings on ancestry and envisions a less rigid future for race in America.
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Junk food fuels startup success says Nancy Hauge
In a column Nancy Hauge argues executives chase R D spending but skip nutritious fuel. She cites a Boston Consulting Group survey of 940 leaders across 68 countries, finding many doubt profits justify costs. She credits junk food with sustaining long sessions and rapid value creation in startups.
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