Disclosure needed to reveal who funds issue ads
Editorial urges two week push for full disclosure on campaign finance reform. It cites examples like Republicans for Clean Air as a bogus group funded by Bush supporters and argues both parties should require transparency for donors to parties and special interest ads. The piece links Bush’s stated support for reform to Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Hagel
R-Neb
George W. Bush
John McCain
Bush
U.S. Senate
Enforcement could help American Indian communities
A discussion notes violent crime has fallen for most groups but not for American Indians where 110 of 1,000 faced violence. It cites a Justice Department study and Gary Becker on policing its impact, asking whether stronger enforcement could reduce Native crime similar to inner cities.
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America
Justice Department
Associated Press
Northwestern University
Business Week
Gary S. Becker
University of Chicago
U.S
Becker
One More Reason to Clean House
Washington Post columnist Marjorie Williams notes a University of Michigan study linking household cleanliness to children’s later schooling and earnings. The research suggests organized, tidy homes may reflect parenting that boosts education and income, though authors caution this may reflect broader traits.
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University of Michigan
Rachel Dunifon
University
School of Social Work
Dunifon
Columbia
Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
Greg J. Duncan
Northwestern University
Dunston
Judge gives Fillmer 25 years for abuse
A reader voices outrage over a 25 year sentence for sexual abuse, arguing privacy rights for offenders should be limited and victims deserve protection and public accountability. The letter condemns leniency, urges disclosure of offenders, and supports tougher laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Fillmer
Who is responsible for Baby Chelsea controversy
Reader letter asserts abortion supporters are to blame for Baby Chelsea case and accuses Planned Parenthood and The Gazette of pro abortion bias. Pro life reader argues for mother’s exoneration and demands balanced local response.
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Chelsea
the Gazette
The
Gazette
Planned Parenthood
Bob Goetzinger
Hiawatha
Fran Hansen
Hansen
Paris Exhibit at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Jeanne Rogers Swift reviews the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Paris exhibit featuring Matisse. She notes affordable admission, a $40 family membership, and enjoying Matisse stationery. She praises staff hospitality and Sunday hours, and urges others to visit to beat winter doldrums.
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Matisse
Ronsard
Paris
Jeanne Rogers
Swift
Cedar Rapids
Intemperate remark withdrawn over Hoover comments
Tim Toomey of Iowa City retracts a baseless mudslinging claim about Herbert Hoover and Ming vases. He apologizes for inappropriate remarks and says the piece in The Gazette editorial page did not accuse theft or call for impeachment of a dead man.
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Gazette
Tim Toomey
Iowa City
Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Rules
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns while noting not all can be printed. Submissions must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not accepted. Limit is 300 words per letter with one letter per writer every 30 days. column length should be 650 words or fewer. Include contact details for verification and editors may edit.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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