Editorial: Trump Should Repeal Transgender Ban Across Military
The Gazette revisits Truman era civil rights orders and condemns President Trump's ban on transgender service as misguided. It cites RAND findings on costs and cohesion, supports Ernst McCain and other veterans, and calls for swift reversal to uphold American values.
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Iowa
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Ernst
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Sen
John McCain
America
Community Letters Defend Constitutional Balance of Power
A reader argues the White House misuses authority and calls for Congress to restore balance and accountability. The letter urges citizens and their representatives to act to put the executive branch back in order and defend constitutional norms.
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White House
Congress
Prichard Seeks Iowa Governor Bid Emphasizing Rural Focus
A rural legislator endorses Todd Prichard for governor of Iowa highlighting his ties to rural districts, military service, and commitment to rebuilding rural communities. The letter argues Prichard can secure resources for rural schools hospitals and industries and give forgotten Iowans a voice in Des Moines.
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Todd Prichard
Iowa
Prichard
Des Moines
A Call to Kidney Donation for Occupational Therapist Barbie
Lenore Skenazy profiles Barbie Levin an occupational therapist who cared for a baby stroke survivor and whose own kidney disease spurs a kidney transplant wait in New York. Barbie blogs about her journey while fostering hope, family bonds, and a life dedicated to helping children.
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Barbie Levin
Barbie
New York
Yona
Mom
Iowa Poll fuels scrutiny of foster care and home schooling
The Iowa Poll shows 46 percent favor requiring foster children to attend schools, 67 percent support quarterly welfare checks, 79 percent want lesson plans reviewed, and 291 percent want annual tests for home schooled children. The piece argues caution against broad bias, noting limited oversight and financial incentives in some adoptions.
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Iowa
Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare
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