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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2020
Page
5
Guest column by Slaton Anthony argues policing policy has failed, urging peaceful protest and decriminalization of nonviolent offenses. He cites pretrial detainee data, calls to limit arrest power, administrative handling of misdemeanors, and end to racism while urging policy changes to reduce overcriminalization.
George Potts in North Liberty cites a 2019 plan by Sen. Grassley to rescue over 10 000 Iowans and 1.3 million workers from multi employer pension insolvency. He argues federal backstop funds are depleting and calls for major reform to protect retirees.
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that 55 years after King’s Selma message, the United States still fails to value Black lives as authorities face ongoing police brutality and systemic inequality. He frames the Floyd case as part of a broader, enduring national hypocrisy and delayed justice.
Riot gear and armored vehicles surge in use as demonstrations challenge police violence. The piece notes widespread acquisition of military style equipment, concerns over sodal deployments, and calls for public accountability amid tense citizen clashes. Amnesty International warns equipment shapes officer mindset and escalation risks.
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