One Party Rule Deepens Indiana's Electoral Tilt
Mitch Daniels argues Indiana's May primary shows a dominant party system with 83 percent of the population in states with trifecta control. He notes low voter turnout and asks whether campaigns now aim at a polarized core, not a broad electorate, and calls for ideas that engage the wider public.
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Community Letter Urges New Approach to Middle East Conflict
The letter critiques postwar leadership for relying on military solutions and endorsing Israel's defense spending. It argues such policy sustains violence and colonial dynamics, predicts a new generation of leaders emerging from global protest, and calls for reforms to restore democratic ideals and effective diplomacy.
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Iowa AG Brenna Bird criticized for Trump support trip
A reader condemns Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird for backing Donald Trump in New York arguing her actions align with threats, bias, and attempts to intimidate jurors and prosecutors. The missive cites Trump’s conduct, disinformation cycles, and calls for accountability across political divides.
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Piety versus impropriety in school funding debate
Norman Sherman argues that Governor Reynolds and voucher programs violate church state separation by directing public funds to religious schools. He notes widespread voucher dollars support parochial and private institutions, threatens religious bias, and contrasts with historic universal public education. Sherman cites Republican shifts and personal history in Coralville.
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