Kennedy vaccine stance under fire as measles surge grows
Guest editorial notes RFK Jr. shifts on vaccines amid rising measles cases across nine states led by Texas with over 100 infections and a child’s death. It highlights falling inoculation rates, herd immunity risks, and HHS positioning on vaccine policy and advisory committees.
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Iowa Nice in Iowa politics letters urge empathy and DEI
Michael Wyrick of Cedar Rapids questions why Iowa voters elect politicians who ban books cut DEI programs and attack trans people. He urges legislators to show empathy, preserve history and move toward an inclusive Iowa Nice.
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Stand with farmers of color against new anti equity push
Anthony Pahnke argues for continuation of inclusive policy as Trump era officials threaten to end programs aiding farmers of color. He highlights the 2501 and 2001 Farm Bill programs, recalls Pigford v. Glickman and historical discrimination, and vows organized resistance by Family Farm Defenders and allied groups.
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Preserve MacBride Nature Recreation Area for public access
Deb Gallagher and Deb Schoelerman urge the University of Iowa review committee to extend the lease and preserve the 485 acre MacBride Nature Recreation Area MNRA as an outdoor classroom and community resource. They highlight education recreation mental well being and environmental stewardship and call for comments by March 14 at MNRA feedback uiowa.edu.
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