Diploma privilege eyed by Iowa Supreme Court
The Gazette argues for exploring diploma privilege allowing Iowa law graduates to skip the bar exam if they complete approved Iowa law courses. Proponents cite faster entry to practice and retention in rural areas. critics warn of competency and fairness concerns. The court should study the proposal carefully.
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Bus driver absence spurs safety moment in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids reader thanks Cedar Rapids School District No. 0902 for a caring bus driver gesture that helped a neighborhood family on a slick morning. Other letters advocate balanced bird feeding, critique local officials, and discuss nutrition aid in Washington.
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Cedar Rapids
Erin Batten
States as laboratories of democracy shape liberal progress
From liberal opens in Massachusetts to Colorado and California experiments, the piece argues that state actions on same sex marriage healthcare and drugs show benefits, urging liberals to let states lead and set examples. It cites Vermont and New Mexico rulings, Virginia’s tilt, and the Brandeis maxim while noting limited chance for national reform.
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Renewables Outpace Oil in Costs and Jobs, Ed Ulch Argues
Ed Ulch, Solon area farmer and Iowa Soybean Association director, argues renewables save money at the pump and benefit health and the environment. He cites lower blend costs, higher octane, and reduced foreign oil dependence, noting biofuels support hundreds of thousands of jobs and farm income.
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