Public-sector unions under fire in Harsanyi column
David Harsanyi argues public-sector unions use government-backed monopoly to extract dues and fund political advocacy. He questions coercion in Janus v AFSCME, cites West Virginia strikes, and calls for worker choice and end to compelled union membership. He is a senior editor at The Federalist.
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John Doe
West Virginia
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Community letters on Iowa Rutgers win and gun policy
Readers call for more Iowa women basketball coverage after an overtime win over Rutgers. A second letter criticizes advantage discrimination in sexual health education and urges abstinence education. A third letter quotes Sen. Joni Ernst on mental health, gun safety, and NRA influence, urging gun control measures and funding for safety.
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Rutgers
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Youth of Sexual Health Education, Inc
Cedar Rapids
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Joni Ernst
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NRA
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Kudos to our kids and the drive for change
Norman Barnes of Hiawatha praises student survivors and teachers who confront leaders and the NRA over access to military style weapons. He urges national action to stop violence and hold politicians accountable for policy changes.
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Clarity on credit union tax policy from Iowa cooperatives
David Holm argues that Iowa tax policy should treat credit unions differently from banks. He notes cooperatives serve members with one member one vote and cannot sell stock to non-members. Banks control most deposits and loans, while credit unions offer affordable services and member dividends.
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Iowa Institute For Cooperatives
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