Cuba protests spark regime crackdowns and street action
The Miami Herald editorial notes massive Cuban protests led by citizens against Diaz-Canel’s government. It cites a 90 year old Raul Castro at a politburo meeting, a government internet blackout, and US blame. It also mentions Cubans in Miami blocking a major road and DeSantis proposing internet access for the island.
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Cuba
Miguel Diaz-Canel
Diaz-Canel
Raul Castro
Castro
Communist Party
United States
U.S
San Isidro
Miami
Miami-Dade
Palmetto Expressway
Coral Way
Florida
Ron DeSantis
DeSantis
Community letters question lawmakers on new Iowa voting laws
The letter questions Republican lawmakers and Secretary of State Paul Pate about absentee ballot forms and voting access. It argues that shortened deadlines target vulnerable groups and that 2020 turnout showed elections were free and fair. The author asserts fear behind the laws and urges legislators to listen to voters.
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Secretary of State
Iowa
Paul Pate
When a wrong mom is targeted by Illinois child protection
Lenore Skenazy profiles the Krueger family from Decatur who were accused of Munchausen by proxy after Wyatt aged two showed airway issues. A DCFS safety plan separated siblings for 467 days until medical review found Wyatt’s rare disease, prompting legal reform push to require second medical opinions.
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Decatur
Ill
Wyatt
Krueger
Peoria
Child Protective Services
Illinois’ Department of Child and Family Services
DCFS
Family Justice Resource Center
Illinois
Michelle Weidner
FJRC
Kruegers
Texas
Lenore Skenazy
Creators
Iskenazy
Yahoo
No to Hickory Hill housing plan in Iowa City
Guest column argues the July 27 third reading should deny ACT owned land adjacent to Hickory Hill Park for housing. Authors urge council to protect parkland, preserve climate goals, resist overbuilding, and consider eminent domain to keep public land for residents. Carol deProsse and Caroline Dieterle live in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Hickory Hill Park
Council
Iowa-City
ACT
John Thomas
Mazahir Salih
Pauline Taylor
Susan Mims
Bruce Teague
Laura Bergus
Janice Weiner
American Rescue Plan Act
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Nikeluckevich
Luckevich
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Kim, ‘Sten
Mallard Fillmore
Bruce Tinsley
Nuocracy
Carol Deprosse
Caroline Dieterle
Carol deProsse and
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