Iowa AG Bird ends plan B reimbursement while banning rare abortions
The Gazette urges Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird to restore full reimbursement for emergency contraception via the Crime Victim Compensation Program, arguing the policy harms sexual assault victims who cannot afford abortion. The editorial notes 362 reimbursement requests occurred during a 17 month audit and criticizes the lack of exemptions and the anti abortion stance.
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Community letter opposes Trump amid election tensions
Gordon Taylor of Anamosa argues that supporting Donald Trump harms democracy and condemns Republican leaders and Governor for calling his trial a political sham. He cites past Trump legal cases and states the judiciary has acted inconsistently by delaying or pursuing cases before November.
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Biden Tightens Border Rules To Stem Trail Of Migrants
Froma Harrop analyzes Biden's shift from lenient asylum policies to a stricter border stance. She notes illegal crossings surged under looser rules, then slowed as the administration announced new enforcement, more asylum officers, and raised eligibility. Focuses on political and policy impacts, including reactions from progressives and Republicans.
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Civics refresher urged on judges and prosecutors by column
Ralph Plagman argues the district attorney system upholds justice and recounts the Trump indictment and trial in Manhattan. He notes grand juries and juror roles, and contrasts reactions by Kim Reynolds Ashley Hinson and Chuck Grassley with the constitutional framework.
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