Cambridge Analytica muddles the Facebook data debate
David Harsanyi argues the Facebook Cambridge Analytica saga is overhyped melodrama. He says data mining is central to tech business models, with limited proven impact on elections, and urges calm scrutiny rather than sensational rhetoric. He notes Cambridge Analytica’s data practices and political ties, including the Mercers and RNC data usage.
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IHSAA Classifications Debate and Public Health Vision
A reader argues private high schools should be reclassified by local district population or enrollment, possibly into two classes. The piece urges fairer settings, cites broader health care reform through universal coverage, and promotes Iowa House File 2352 with quotes from Cathy Glasson. It closes with a civics and child rights reflection by Francis Cress Welsing.
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Iowa floods and flood center push resilience and mitigation
Witold Krajewski outlines flood history and costs in Iowa, praising progress by the Iowa Flood Center and the Iowa Watershed Approach. He notes $13.5 billion in flood losses 1988 to 2015 and $4.1 billion in crop losses, then describes IFC tools like the Iowa Flood Information System and the statewide IWA funded by a $96.9 million federal grant, urging continued public participation.
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