Editorial Fellow David Chung on gun rights and state carry laws
Editorial fellow David Chung argues for universal reciprocity and permitless carry nationwide. He traces Iowa’s shift from may issue to shall issue and constitutional carry, cites multi state permits and Illinois magazine limits, and cites Commonwealth v Dean F Donnell to press for treating gun rights like other constitutional rights. He notes personal experience with permits from Iowa Minnesota and travels across states.
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What LGBTQ allyship looks like in daily life
Gordie Felger explains allyship is earned not claimed, outlining actions like learning LGBTQ language and history, asking how others are doing, respecting pronouns, showing up at events, and staying engaged politically. He cites Corey Jacobson of CR Pride and notes allyship is ongoing action. Felger lives in Hiawatha.
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Idiot lights flashing for Iowa public schools says critic
Guest column by Bruce Lear warns chronic underfunding threatens rural districts, layoffs, and declines in graduation rankings. He cites state funding gaps from 2017 to 2024, Orient-Macksburg district dissolution, and concerns over Gov. Reynolds private school vouchers costing taxpayers.
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