Public breast feeding accepted but not in-your-face
The Gazette's editorial supports public breast feeding as socially acceptable and urges tasteful conduct. It cites Iowa law supporting nursing in public, notes health and cognitive benefits for babies, and argues for respectful visibility to shift attitudes without militant displays.
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Hoover House
West Branch
Amy Schoon
Iowa City
Schoon
Iowa
American Pediatrics Academy
Aap.org
America
Debate on Federal Marriage Amendment Domes in Public Letter
A reader argues against codifying marriage as between one man and one woman, warning it would undermine freedom, church state separation, and judicial rulings. The letter praises Sen Grassley, criticizes Sen Harkin and Rep Leach, and urges nationwide certainty via constitutional action.
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Chuck Grassley
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Jim Leach
Leach
Letter Writers Debate Marriage Amendments and Recycling Policy
A reader critiques a July 11 letter praising a senator and argues on marriage amendment points while railing against prejudice. The letter also condemns Cedar Rapids officials for closing the Sixth Street SW recycling center, urging continued recycling and criticizing Mayor Pate and council for prioritizing a small faction over eco friendly city-wide benefits.
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Cedar Rapids
Paul Pate
Sixth Street
Pate
Punish employers to fix immigration, says columnist
Joe Rodriguez argues for tougher employer penalties and structural moves to curb illegal immigration. He suggests jail time for repeat offenders, confiscation of property, boycotts of products and stores, and a higher minimum wage to lure legal workers, framing it as a way to jumpstart the debate and curb illegal entry.
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Joe Rodriguezhen
Los Angeles
San Jose Reader
United States
Cincinnati
Mexico
Sacramento
Texas
Washington
California
San Jose
Dogs may master vocabularies up to 200 words study suggests
Jim Sollisch notes a Science study on border collies showing advanced word learning and elimination reasoning. He mocks owner claims of pets understanding full sentences while praising dogs for affection and loyalty. He observes millions of dog owners and contrasts canine genius with human aging, ending with her name and city.
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Jim Sollisc
Science
Fluffy
Jonah
Joey
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