Are we our brothers keeper in Cedar Rapids flood plan
The Gazette editorial praises Mayor Ron Corbett's State of the City address urging voters to approve a 20 year extension of the local option sales tax to fund flood protection. It links preparedness from the 2008 flood to downtown redevelopment and broader city resilience while noting past tax spending criticism and the need for federal and state support.
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Citizenship and immigration debates across history
A reader argues the 14th Amendment to grant citizenship to Black Americans and cites the 1924 Act extending it to American Indians while noting limits on children of foreign officials. The letter challenges the Wong Kim Ark interpretation and calls for constitutional study. It also critiques defense spending and advocates scrutinizing entitlements amid global events and domestic political clashes in Wisconsin.
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Judges story hides bias in Branstad era picks
Readers note the Gazette buried Feb twenty four article on Branstad appointed Iowa Supreme Court justices. The letter claims all three nominees are Republicans and one donor to Branstad. also notes Iowa lacks a female justice. The writer questions coverage and political implications.
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Vilifying unions draw sparks of anger among Wisconsin readers
A reader protests the February 24 Opinion cartoon depicting two masked figures with a gun to a Wisconsin taxpayer. The complaint argues the depiction targets the middle class and equates union critics with violence.
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Corbett's City Speech Promotes Flood Tax With Cautious Wording
The Cedar Rapids mayor delivered a 38 minute address urging a 20 year penny sales tax to fund a 375 million flood protection system. He framed the plan as protecting water quality and city services while warning of potential property depreciation and sprawl if inaction occurs. Critics call for clearer risk and quantified impacts.
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