Courage of refugees shines in Cedar Rapids tribute
Guest columnist Caleb Gates honors the World Refugee Day on June 20 noting more than 21 million refugees worldwide and recounting their perilous journeys. He praises refugees who flee violence and await hopeful futures in Europe and the United States, and welcomes them to Cedar Rapids.
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Life for the unborn continues as facilities close
A reader praises progress in closing four Planned Parenthood facilities in Iowa and asks how many babies will be spared abortion. The note thanks workers and legislators for their efforts toward the end and expresses encouragement for more births.
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Trump withdraws from Paris accord fuels criticism abroad
The president's move to exit the climate pact sparks bipartisan rebukes across the United States and abroad. Critics say the decision erodes trust with allies, weakens national security, and misses economic opportunities while placing the US among a small group of nonparticipants.
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Aftermath of Alexandria shooting tests America’s resolve
Kathleen Parker reflects on the Scalise shooting near Washington and the broader surge of violence. She urges kindness and civility as a remedy, urging Americans to care for others, look up from phones, and act with everyday generosity to lift the nation.
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Reynolds ends fake job gains tally in Iowa policy push
The piece argues Gov Reynolds stops citing gross over the month job gains, noting past governors used inflated numbers. It recalls Branstad's claimed 200,000 jobs versus a net 106,900 actual gain, and critiques Grow Iowa Values Fund and I-JOBS promises. It warns 2018 candidates to avoid inflated targets and urges honest leadership.
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