Ramadan Hope and Faith, Imam Selim Urges Renewal
Imam Hassan Selim of the Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids writes that Ramadan is the ninth Islamic month, a time of spiritual renewal, charity, and family gatherings with Iftar and Taraweeh prayers. He notes Ramadan runs March 11 to April 9, with celebrations on April 10, urging peace and hope for all.
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Imam Hassan Selim
Islamic Center
Cedar Rapids
Community letters call for stricter employer action on undocumented workers
A letter argues that undocumented workers are driven by job opportunities and that employers, not migrants, bear the blame. It urges criminal penalties for offending employers, stronger federal wages and employment standards, and equal enforcement to protect American workers while safeguarding migrant rights.
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U.S
Surge pricing for burgers sparked backlash and debate
Leonard Greene notes that Wendy's considered dynamic pricing for peak demand, provoking online outrage led by figures like Elizabeth Warren. The company backtracked but framed the idea as menu optimization. He compares surge concepts to ride hailing and warns of consumer backlash.
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Fter
Five Guys
Wendy’s
Kirk Tanner
Uber
Tanner
Lyft
U.S
Elizabeth
Warren
D-Mass
Harvard Square
Subway
Times Square
Coca-Cola
Gadsden license plates spark debate in Iowa GOP
Iowa House Republicans push a bill to let residents buy Gadsden flag plates for 50 annually. Critics say the symbol recalls historical anti federal and modern political tensions, with supporters linking proceeds to Second Amendment training by the Iowa Firearms Coalition.
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Colonial Marines
Iowa
Iowa Firearms Coalition
National Rifle Association
Gadsden
U.S
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Philadelphia Gazette
France
South Carolina
Union
Laura Brodie
Washington Post
Barack Obama
America
Donald Trump
Capitol
Metropolitan
Michael Fanone
Capitol Steps
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