Linn County joins We Are Still In climate pledge
The Gazette editorial notes Linn County joins Iowa entities including the University of Iowa Iowa State University Grinnell College Coe College Luther College and several city leaders in Dubuque Des Moines Fairfield and Iowa City to back the Paris accord spirit without federal leadership. It argues local groups can drive emissions cuts improve air quality and spur economic growth amid extreme weather.
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Brucemore Spotlight Celebrates Wonder Women
Deanna Fuhrmeister highlights Brucemore as Cedar Rapids cultural center since 1981 and celebrates a summer of women performers inspired by Wonder Woman. Lysistrata July 13 22 Alice in Wonderland August 2 5 Cabaret in the Courtyard August 10 12 17 19 features Abby Zeets Alisabeth Von Presley Amy Stoner Anna Barnts Kelsey Madsen Heather Stick all Brucemore women linked to Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa.
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Slavery Across Empires And Founding Debates
Walter Williams argues slavery was widespread beyond the United States and among ancient peoples. He analyzes the 1787 Three Fifths Compromise, its political impact, and cited views by Douglass and Henry, noting moral outrage grew in the 18th century and that abolition came with the Civil War.
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Reynolds awaits federal sign off on Iowa ACA stopgap plan
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds defends a state funded stopgap to shore up the health insurance exchange for about 72,000 Iowans at risk of losing coverage. She criticizes federal inaction and contrasts past Medicaid expansion and privatization decisions by former Gov. Branstad with current strategy amid ACA turmoil.
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