Editorial urges Iowa lawmakers to act on medical marijuana issue
The Gazette argues lawmakers should approve medical marijuana policy, support a study committee, and move beyond the Iowa Pharmacy Board's unanimous recommendation. It criticizes elected officials for stalling, noting public support and 15 model policies elsewhere as guidance.
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Iowa Pharmacy Board
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Iowa
Merlin Bartz
R-Grafton
Pharmacy Board
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Kevin McCarthy
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Lloyd Jessen
Readers urge park fountains and mental health reforms
Letters praise Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids urging small pond fountains to reduce algae and enhance beauty. Citations condemn jail mental health neglect and cite Ruiz v Estelle, urging better care and funding. Other letters critique Cedar Rapids leadership and national policy on oil, drilling, and regulation.
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Noelridge Park
Arlene Brammer
Cedar Rapids
National Alliance On
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Becky Elson- Ehlis
Keith Elson Jr
Keith
Linn County
Department of Justice
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Judy Meyers
Nami
Poll shows Rasmussen bias in Bran stad Culver race
The Gazette reports a Rasmussen poll showing Bran stad leading Culver 57 to 31 percent. The piece notes a Washington Post article challenging Rasmussen validity and conservative bias and cites a tradition of cautious polling by mainstream outlets.
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South Africa's Lesbians Press for Rights in Soccer World Stage
In post apartheid South Africa lesbian players in the Chosen FEW face violence and discrimination as rights groups document high rape and hate crime rates. The 2008 murder of Eudy Simelane underscores dangers for openly lesbian footballers while activists push for accountability amid a World Cup spotlight.
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South Africa
Vuvuzelas
Johannesburg
Prac
Tice
Eudy Simelane
Simelane
ActionAid International
South Africans
America
Chosen Few
Cedar Rapids names Jeff Pomeranz city manager in swift move
Cedar Rapids council announced Jeff Pomeranz, current West Des Moines city manager, as the new Cedar Rapids city manager. The move, praised by supporters as efficient, prompts discussion on public input and the speed of hiring without a full regional search. Residents are urged to consider the process and its impact as Pomeranz assumes responsibility in September.
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Cedar Rapids
Jeff Pomeranz
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Pomeranz
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