Will: Biden Trump share disdain for legality in power
George Will argues both presidents show constitutional disregard, with Biden bypassing vacancy rules and Trump pressing executive authority. He notes Senate reluctance, legal limits, and past abuses, urging adherence to Madisonian checks amid partisan tribalism.
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Trump
Joe Biden
Biden
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Carlson
Supreme Court
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Texas
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West Virginia
Joe Manchin III
James Madison
Madison
Bill Clinton
United States Senate
Justice Department
Clinton
Bill Lan Lee
Joseph Story
Senate Democrats
Community letters critique Iowa abortion rule changes
A guest column by 103 physicians argues proposed rules under Iowa Administrative Code 653.13 would force doctors to police and litigate patient cases, harming abortion care, residency accreditation, and Iowa maternity access. questions arise about disciplinary actions and broader impacts.
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Iowa
Kim Reynolds
House
University of Iowa
March of Dimes
Diane Duncan Goldsmith
Iowa City
Education and acceptance key to LGBTQ inclusion
A lifelong Iowan reflects on governing attitudes toward transgender and LGBTQIA people. The piece debunks myths that LGBTQ individuals are mentally ill and argues for education, acceptance, and understanding of sex and gender diversity. It cites APA stance and rings with advocacy.
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Iowa
American Psychiatric Association
Lady Gaga
America
Jared Fogle
Subway Fame
Google Leelah Alcorn
Millionaires and power in the presidency seen through Sherman
Norman Sherman argues that wealth shapes the US presidency since Hoover, listing multimillionaire leaders from Truman to Biden. He critiques Reagan era ideology, Warns that Trump and MAGA echo Goldwater, calling for social safeguards and warning of a dictatorial drift. Sherman, Coralville, former Humphrey aide, presents a cautious hopeful note.
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Harry Truman
Truman
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H.W
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Dwight Eisenhower
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
House
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Reagan
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
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Norman Sherman
Coralville
Hubert Humphrey
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