Iowa school board races deserve active campaigns this fall
Editorial urges more vigorous campaigns for Sept. 10 Iowa school board elections. Nominations due Aug. 1 with the secretary, noting unpaid ranks and voter misconceptions about the board’s policymaking role, hiring the superintendent, budgeting, and curriculum review.
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Iowa school board members urged to be assertive in policy shaping
Veterans like Rosser and Moore recall early push for higher graduation standards. They caution public doubt and committee referral limit decisive action. Current president McDermott stresses ongoing focus on student achievement and help for those in need.
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World Court threats spark debate on ICC and isolationism
Attorney Brian Farrell assesses the International Criminal Court and U S stance. He notes the ICC prosecutes genocide crimes and war crimes, not ordinary offenses, and explains why American support remains pivotal to global peace and justice efforts.
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Don’t surrender sovereignty to the International Criminal Court
Bruce T. Smith argues the ICC threatens U S sovereignty and citizen rights asserting that U S self defense actions post September 11 justify resisting ICC jurisdiction. He warns of U S pilots and soldiers facing trial abroad and cites UN Security Council votes and allied stances as precedent.
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