Editorial: Do not turn police into immigration enforcers
The Gazette argues that immigration enforcement is federal, not state duty. It criticizes Gov. Reynolds for directing Iowa officers to assist federal deportation efforts, warns of chilling effects on crime reporting, and calls for Congress to reform immigration laws while preserving local safety. It urges focusing on criminals and warns against scapegoating migrants.
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Kim Reynolds
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Department of Corrections
Donald Trump
Trump
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Reynolds
Immigration Police
Iowa
America
Climate hype versus science in a 1989 2008 2023 arc
A community letter argues that warming claims are exaggeration and deception. It notes 1.8F since the 1800s, questions humanity’s share, and criticizes wind and solar costs, CO2 pipelines, and meat bans as climate remedy tactics. It warns of eminent domain affecting farms and urges scrutiny of agendas.
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United Nations
Ted Turner
Earth
al Gore
Manhattan Institute
China
U.S
Parents should stop turning preschool into a constant lesson
Lenore Skenazy argues that pushing Every moment as school is unnecessary and dull. She says children learn through curiosity and living life, not through relentless quizzes about shapes and colors.
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Surgeon General
Pew Research Center
Executive orders risk autocracy with broad aims
Nolan Finley argues that rapid executive orders by President Trump, while aligned with campaign goals, threaten lasting reform and constitutional balance by bypassing Congress. He warns of unilateral power, cites birthright citizenship order, and urges voters to consider future Democratic presidents wielding the same pen.
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Joe Biden
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Barack Obama
Iran
Trump
Obama
United States
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U.S
Congress
America
Gretchen Whitmer
Washington
Nolan Finley
Detroit News
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