Seclusion data key to thoughtful public debate in Iowa
The Gazette urges accuracy in reporting seclusion and restraint in schools as U.S. Senators Grassley and Ernst press the OIG to probe misreporting. Cedar Rapids district records show 1,400 incidents in 2012 2013 none reported to the Education Department, raising systemic concerns nationwide. The piece notes ongoing civil rights investigations and a state board review ahead of next school year.
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U.S
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Office of
Inspector General
Cedar Rapids Community
Iowa Republicans
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Department of Education
Education Department
Office of Civil Rights
Grassley
Ernst
OIG
Gazette
Iowa
Thegazette
Community letters praise law enforcement support
The writer expresses strong support for Peter Deegan Jr and his guest column thanking law enforcement. They note knowing many officers across states, acknowledge the tough jobs and lack of full appreciation, and join in saying loud thanks to law enforcement everywhere.
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Peter Deegan Jr
Deegan
Cies
Catholic Church
Reader condemns legislators over abortion and birth control limits
Judy Gustafson of Cedar Rapids voices frustration with state and federal lawmakers for restricting reproductive rights. She condemns male legislators for crafting abortion laws and limiting birth control while supporting fetal life selectively and targeting Planned Parenthood.
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Judy Gustafson
Cedar Rapids
Fear and gossip fuel modern childhood kidnapping panic
Lenore Skenazy argues that online posts and media hype exaggerate child kidnapping risks. She contrasts viral social media scares about strangers with historical blood libel myths, noting real trafficking cases are rare and lasting fear stems from sensational reporting and the spread of fear through new media.
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Tion
Diandra Toyos
Ikea
CBS News
Toyos
Littleton Independent
David Finkelhor
Crimes Against Children Research Center
Emily Rose
Art and politics collide in For Freedoms Iowa push
A national arts driven campaign titled 50 State Initiative seeks to place bold public artwork across the United States this September to engage voters. Kickstarter funding targets 3 000 per state with 1 5 million total. The effort involves artists such as Sam Durant Marilyn Minter Theaster Gates and Carrie Mae Weems and aims to foster nonpartisan citizen participation through billboards town halls and public events.
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Organization For Freedoms
Sam Durant
Marilyn Minter
Theaster Gates
Carrie Mae Weems
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Hank Willis Thomas
Eric Gottesman
For Freedoms
Museus
Puerto Rico
Washington, D.C
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