Quotes of the Week From Iowa Officials and Advocates
A mix of remarks on hot topics includes Mark Stringer of ACLU Iowa critiquing the Back the Blue Act as an attack on free speech and Jenny Schulz of Kids First Law Center warning about police in schools. Gov. Reynolds discusses tax reform and mental health funding shifts. State Rep. Ray Smith announces a gubernatorial bid. Brian Finley promotes vaccine access via Twitter. Joni Ernst signals potential party strategy on Supreme Court nominations.
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Community letters critique Iowa politics and policy tone
Readers blast Gov. Reynolds for pandemic spending tax policy and voter rights while challenging state actions on wages voting access and education. Letters discuss immigration crime inflation water, and condemn bias in media coverage of police and teachers.
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Weighing News Bias Amid National Divide
Guest columnist John Lehnst laments media polarization and argues Americans must seek common ground despite trusted outlets shaping divergent views. He recalls a heated churchyard exchange over Fox News CNN and NBCMSBC, urging unity against forces he says threaten democracy. Lehnst lives in Williamsburg.
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Insight and Books call for Iowa reader submissions
The Gazette invites Eastern Iowans to send letters up to 250 words and guest columns up to 500 words for Insight. Submissions to editorial at thegazette com or 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Include questions or suggestions to editorial thegazette com.
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