Scrubbing DEI Web Content Sparks Editorial Outcry
The Gazette laments Iowa Board of Regents pressure to scrub diversity, equity, and inclusion webpages. Vanessa Miller notes deletions at the University of Iowa, concerns over public records, free speech, and archival erasure amid Republican pushes to dismantle DEI.
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the Gazette
Vanessa Miller
University of Iowa
Bruce Harreld
George Floyd
Harreld
DEI
People of
Iowa
Miller
George Santayana
Community letter argues for inclusion in sports under Title IX
A Hiawatha reader contends that allowing transgender women in sports is unfair and misstates science. Major bodies set fair hormone-based rules. domination claims are unfounded. Critics note discrimination persists. solutions should target funding and coverage, not exclude trans athletes. inclusion aligns with Title IX’s purpose and civil rights. Danielle Allensworth Cedar Rapids
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Hiawatha
NCAA
IOC
World Athletics
Lia Thomas
Different daily customs of Buenos Aires readers note
Lenore Skenazy describes common Buenos Aires practices from coffee breaks with Coke to crustless three layer sandwiches and empanadas. She explains local greetings with a kiss on the cheek and sharing yerba mate, noting later dinners at 8 to 9 PM and how travel reveals new ways of living.
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Institute For Future Urban Challenges
CAF — Development Bank of
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Argentina
USA
Glyphosate safety debated as Iowa farmers back SF 394
Mark Jackson a Mahaska County farmer argues glyphosate is safe after 50 years of study, citing the Agricultural Health Study and NCI review. He urges Iowa lawmakers to pass Senate File 394 to shield farmers from litigation and protect American glyphosate access for crops like soybeans and corn.
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Kim E Reynolds
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Iowa
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