Reagan era blame and calls for voting reform
Dennis Jones argues the 1981 air traffic controllers strike and Reagan era policies damaged the economy, policing union limits and deficits. He links Gramm Rudman to later budget size, criticizes presidential power, and urges issue driven voting while questioning fiscal priorities and Gulf War funding.
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Ris
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Supreme Court
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Rome
Women should have final say on abortion rights
The writer argues that Roe v. Wade supports a woman’s sole right to decide and criticizes religious men and politicians for wielding power over a woman's body. It endorses freedom of choice as American values and suggests women must decide, not men.
Partriarchy, Mead, and gender roles in society
Bruce McGovern argues against male chauvinist views citing Margaret Mead 1948 claims on male motivation and child support across societies. He notes women leaving men more often than men leaving partners, challenging the notion of gender-driven failure.
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Daniel Amneus
Margaret Mead
Mead
Clinton Berryhill
Bruce McGovern
Clifton St. NE
La Salle High School Football Field Plan Draws Mixed Feelings
A Cedar Rapids reader defends La Salle High School announced plans to upgrade the football field for night games as a smart step toward efficiency and self sufficiency. He critiques neighbors who oppose the plan and urges consideration of students facing pressures from school and society.
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LaSalle High School
Cedar Rapids
la Salle
Vietnam Veterans urge PTSD awareness and support
A letter reflects on the end of PTSD recognition and the shooting death of Gary Humble, stressing veterans' mental strain from Vietnam. It praises local Cedar Rapids support networks including Vet Center, Iowa City VA PTSD clinic, and Chapter 568 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The author urges veterans and families to seek help and offers contact through the Vet Center.
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Gary Humble
Vietnam
Mr. Humble
Cedar Rapids
V.A. Hospital
Iowa City
Chapter
The
Vietnam Veterans of America
Seesaw of Wealth in 1992 Convention Addresses Middle Class Gap
A speaker at the 1992 Democratic National Convention outlined U S wealth distribution with 1 percent holding 37 percent and the bottom 90 percent owning 39 percent. The speaker highlighted a shrinking middle class and urged bipartisan action from Clinton Gore Bush and Quayle to expand the middle class.
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United States
U.S
Gov. Clinton
Sen. Gore
Congress
Bush
Quayle
Right/Carl Kane Language Oddities and Corrections
Five quick observations on idiomatic usage and pronunciation. Authors note common errors in phrases like what are the chances versus what's chances, the singular criterion versus criteria, and spelling nuances in strength and all right versus alright. A reader highlights headline grammar from a New York Times page.
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Iowa City
New York Times
Watergate
Tailhook era debate on women in combat sparks clash
Opinion argues sexual misconduct requires proper discipline and due process. It cautions against using Tailhook to push social experiments like integrating women into combat roles, warning such moves could harm Navy effectiveness and national security outcomes.
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Congress
Patricia Schroeder
D-Colo
Israel
Military fitness vs social tinkering sparks debate on women in combat
A columnist argues that the military must remain a cohesive fighting machine. He contends that gender equality efforts threaten physical standards, pregnancy-related disruptions, morale, and cohesion. He warns enemies will not adjust to changes and that female soldiers face higher risk of capture and abuse.
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Rep. Schroeder
United States
Navy mishandling of Tailhook era and women in combat debated
Maj Rhonda Cornum described being violated during the Persian Gulf War as criticism grows over women in combat. Critics fault senior officers for evasive responses and ignored misconduct reports. Navy Secretary H Lawrence Garrett resigned June 26 amid turmoil and questions remain about policy.
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Rhonda Cornum
Navy
H. Lawrence Garrett
Navy, Congress clash over promotions and cuts at tailhook
John Luddy a Heritage Foundation analyst notes bipartisan pressure on Navy and Marine promotions and 5000 Navy HQ cuts while urging fair Tailhook investigations and continuing zero tolerance toward sexual misconduct. He argues for denying women in combat to preserve wartime effectiveness.
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John Luddy
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