Perot electronic town hall sparks debate on democracy
Editorials weigh Ross Perot's electronic town hall concept. Critics warn it could concentrate power, likening it to Mussolini’s Duce and demagogy, while supporters cite revived direct democracy via modern tech. Authors dissect implications and political spin.
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Ross Perot
White House
President Perot
Billionaire Perot
New York
Murray Rothbard
Ludwig von Mises Institute
Perot
Firework safety plea contrasts danger and yearend joy
The piece warns against fireworks injuries during Independence Day celebrations. It notes illegal sales in Iowa, cross state importation, and the risk to eyes and general safety. It urges distancing spectators from fireworks and cautions about defective merchandise.
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Iowa
Toc
The Racist Seen Through a College Exposé of Bias
A guest columnist recounts first encounters with racism in Texas and reflections on prejudice among both ordinary people and educated individuals. The piece asserts racism as a social disease, illustrates personal incidents including mislabeling and a plate accusation, and critiques the perceived respectability of racists like Adam.
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Texas
Mexico
Midwest
United States
Ecuador
Latin America
Adam
Two Parent Families Best Yet Media Debate on Murphy Brown
The passage argues two parent households fare better, cites political figures and commentators, and notes misattribution of quotes. It mentions adoption demand, views on unwed motherhood, and studies claiming children from two-parent homes do better on average.
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Murphy Brown
Dan Quayle
Murphy
U.S. News and World Report
Mario Cuomo
Barbara Dafoe Whitehead
Institute For American Values
Washington Post
November First Coalition linked to anti gun stance debate in Iowa City
A Cedar Rapids Gazette letter discusses the November First Coalition in Iowa City. Anne Spencer cites police organizations in support of Brady Bills. Jim Clayton claims self defense stories are underreported. Dennis Smith challenges a Dolan letter about handgun bans amid past anti gun aims.
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Anne Spencer
American Federation of Police
National Association of Chiefs of Police
Police Marksman Association
Law Enforcement Alliance of America
Law Enforcement For
Jim Clayton
Coalition
Dennis Smith
Ed Dolan
Izaak Walton League
Dolan
Handgun Control Inc
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Concert crowd reacts to loud headline June show
A freelance writer describes Andy Childs and his band drawing taps and laughs, followed by The Shirelles delighting fans. Many attendees left early as the venue’s sound was criticized for being too loud, with over five thousand donations cited by a writer.
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Andy Childs
Shirelles
Recognition of valedictorian practice at Washington High
Parents praise Cedar Rapids educators for recognizing high achievers including four point seniors at Washington and argue valedictorian pluralism motivates students. They note past class achievements and urge consistent site based decisions across Cedar Rapids high schools while celebrating local academic success.
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Washington
East Side
West Side
Jefferson and
Kennedy
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Texas
Washington High School
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