Realistic debate urged on Supreme Court vacancy guidance
Cedar Rapids Zen Center pastor Rev Zufko Redding criticizes columnist Steven Calabresi over dire scenarios linked to Merrick Garland and Justice Scalia. He urges balanced discussion, denounces fearmongering, and questions Northwestern Law School’s handling. Comments: orzecedararrapidszencenter.org
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Grassley
Charles Krauthammer
Calabresi
Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
Merrick Garland
National Guard
Steven Calabresi
Zufko Redding
Cedar Rapids
Letter to the Editor on government overreach and faith
A Cedar Rapids reader critiques federal branches and liberal policies, claiming freedoms are eroding and denouncing government control. He asserts faith in God over institutions and references Comey and national motto history.
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Justice
FBI
James Comey
Washington
God
Pete Larson
Cedar Rapids
Mistake to Leave Trace of Evidence in Clinton Email Case
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch declines to pursue criminal charges against Hillary Clinton over classified information on a private email server. The columnist labels this a major political blunder, arguing Richard Nixon’s tape-erasure mistake dwarfs it.
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U.S
Loretta Lynch
Hillary Clinton
Richard Nixon
Mourning Victims Across Cities Prompt Calls for Gun Reform
Bobbie Paxton of Iowa City laments a wave of mass shootings in Minnesota Louisiana Orlando and Chicago. The letter blames delusional shooters and argues for stricter gun control while criticizing the Second Amendment and NRA influence.
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Minnesota
Louisiana
Orlando
Chicago
NRA
Congress
Bobbie Paxton
Iowa City
Trump protesters should organize not riot at Cleveland convention
Mary Sanchez argues protesters should channel energy into structured political action rather than disorder. She cites historical movements, warns against leaderless tactics, and urges voter outreach, policy scrutiny, and budget-focused reform as the path to meaningful change.
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Gil Scott-Heron
Cleveland
ACLU
Cancer Moonshot focus and call to curb carcinogens
Guest columnist Nicholas Johnson assesses the Cancer Moonshot, noting its emphasis on detection and treatment while urging equal attention to reducing carcinogens. He cites the 132 workplace carcinogens and corporate contributions to cancer, urging action against polluting entities alongside research and care.
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Louis C.K
Joe Biden
Unicef
Washington Post
Bob Woodward
Carl Bernstein
FBI
Mark Felt
Deep Throat
National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
Physicians For Social Responsibility
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