Editorial calls for deeper gun violence discussion in Iowa
The Gazette urges Governor Reynolds and GOP lawmakers to pause on loosening gun laws after Perry High School shooting. It questions how an 17 year old obtained weapons and calls for an expert panel to review investigations, policy, and mental health funding to prevent future tragedies.
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Iowa
Kim Reynolds
Perry
Reynolds
Perry High School
GOP
Poli
Community Letter Calls for Expanded Poverty Solutions
The author criticizes Republicans for dismissing aid programs as socialist or lazy inducing myths. They argue government and NGOs must cooperate since programs from charities alone fail to solve poverty homelessness and hunger. The piece urges laws that enhance efforts to lift people out of poverty rather than deter them.
Biden era oil boom and EV push reshape U S energy path
Froma Harrop highlights U S oil production rising under Biden alongside a green energy drive. Trump argues for drilling while critics note cheaper prices and expansion of EVs with charging networks and a potential $25,000 Model 2.
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Biden
Onald Trump
Joe Biden
America
Trump
Fox News
China
Dan Neil
The
Wall Street Journal
Neil
Tesla
Ford Motor Co
Bill Ford
Texas
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Bloomberg
Javier Blas
Froma Harrop
Fharrop
Gmail
Death by own action risks and prevention urged
John S. Westefeld discusses the public health crisis of self harm in the United States and Iowa with 2021 and 2022 data, risk factors, and the need to reduce firearm access. He outlines guidance on asking the suicidal question, offering hope, and directing to 988 Lifeline, plus recent safety measures at the Golden Gate Bridge and calls for more mental health funding.
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American Association of Suicidology
United States
USA Today
CDC
Suicidologists
Golden Gate Bridge
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