Do The Democrats Leave A Fatal Flaw In Agriculture Policy
The editorial urges Iowa and other farming states to press for concrete farm policy fixes beyond platitudes. It argues farmers should act to influence public policy, identify solvable problems, set priorities, and maintain pressure while parties compete in upcoming conventions.
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City Eyes Volunteer Poll Workers to Cut Election Costs
Cedar Rapids voters hear that cities and schools can trim election expenses by using volunteers at polling places. Linn County auditor Linda Langenberg says training will be provided, and even modest pay adds up, especially in special elections.
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Clinton cannot ignore Congress in campaign strategy
Washington columnist argues that Democrats cannot sidestep Congress as Republicans sharpen attacks on the legislative branch. Clinton’s risk is alienating lawmakers who, despite convention optics, shaped votes on unemployment benefits, civil rights protections, and research funding before Election Day.
Letters to the Gazette on school prayer response
In a July 13 letter Michael V Musel argues for a brief moment of silence before school, opposed to school taught prayer, notes private Christian schooling is costly or scarce, and asserts Judeo Christian morality as a remedy. He cites values of morality and mutual respect.
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Defeat ERA to Protect Family Rights in Iowa
A letter argues that adopting the Equal Rights Amendment would ruin the traditional family structure, erase male provision roles, and ban gender-based distinctions. It warns of job losses for married men and calls for voting against ERA to preserve family values and social order.
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ERA fears rely on misinformation at UNI speech
The writer of What's behind NOW's vehemence did not attend Eleanor Smeal's UNI talk this spring. Smeal spoke on workplace discrimination and the glass ceiling, with no mention of gay rights. Abortion was discussed only in a question. Pennsylvania's ERA history is noted, but ERA itself is just equal treatment under law. People cited include Sue Selvey and others.
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What a Croc Headlines Florida Pioneer Home Invader
Tourism officials gasp as a crocodile breaches the grounds of a renovated pioneer home in Florida. The playful headline captures a shock moment while hinting at the larger tourism impact and local curiosity.
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Let the people do own analysis column request
A reader asks to reprint Bob Greene's "Unconventional commentary" on the front page, arguing that the public can hear think and know what the speaker said without expert mediators. The letter urges broad dissemination of the columnist's ideas.
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