Let the sun shine in on Iowa open meetings laws
The Gazette Editorial urges Iowa officials to keep government business in public and end closed door working groups. It cites past sessions where hog lot and tax policy discussions bypassed committees, risking nontransparent bills and public distrust. Open meetings support informed debate and prevent abuse of power.
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Immigrant Amnesty Debate Spurs Letter to Editor
A reader argues against amnesty for undocumented immigrants while praising diversity. The letter cites concerns about welfare impact and future illegal immigration if a president supports amnesty. It references past debates and the idea that immigration policy shapes future influxes.
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James Pettit
Cedar Rapids
Waves of Western Contact in the Middle East
The piece traces two centuries of Western travel to the Middle East for study and influence. The latest wave includes Hollywood, while early scholars like Jean-Francois Champollion in 1824 and Sir Richard Burton in 1853 pursued hieroglyphs and a Mecca visit disguising as a Muslim, shaping perceptions.
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Sir Richard Burton
Mecca
Fourth wave of engagement reshapes Middle East policy
The piece traces waves of Western involvement in the Middle East from British colonial and neoconservative influence to a newer, fourth wave of internationalists and humanitarian workers. It highlights figures like Anita Sharma and Mihsrak Al Akkam, notes Ben Affleck’s cultural reach, and argues post 9/11 policy shifted from hawkish aims to development oriented aid and cultural exchange.
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