When democracy is controlled by private enterprise
The Washington SpectatorApril 15 essay links political influence to private wealth and corporate power. It argues government negligence and a small elite shaped U S policy for over 25 years, aided by propaganda. It cites Lester Thurow on high joblessness and stagnating living standards as a key outcome of pursuit of profit.
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Washington
Washington Spectator
United States
Great Britain
Lester Thurow
Reforming the Economy for Democracy and Public Control
Guest column argues private enterprise profits conflict with democratic will and calls to transfer economic authority to the public banking system. It advocates returning the Federal Reserve to public oversight, combining fiscal and monetary policy with full employment programs. Gene Rennekamp of Cedar Rapids is cited as editor of The UNAGRAM.
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Ethan B. Kapstein
Council On Foreign Relations
Foreign Affairs
Gene Rennekamp
Cedar Rapids
Rockwell International Corp
Unagram
Linn County
Man vs deer as a public enemy in Marion plea
A letter by M J Beaches of Marion argues deer are caused by human expansion. He urges limits on land development, higher hunting allowances, and distanced backyards to reduce roadkill and restore balance. He cites 20 deer near the Marion Bypass and calls for relocation of wildlife.
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United States
Marion
East Post Road
M.J. Beaches
Friendly drivers keep Wellman Kalona safe roads
In Wellman and Kalona a driver gave space and a friendly wave, avoiding close calls for pedestrians and bicyclists. The writer contrasts this with a skeptical view of a public attitudes study, praising neighborly conduct and safe driving as common in the two cities.
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Wellman and Kalona
Wellman
Kalona
Iowa
Vivian
Reader Sees Flaws in Conservative Columns and Cartoons
Jeff Klinzman from Coralville criticizes Cal Thomas and Bruce Tinsley for narrow, exclusive rhetoric and poor class satire. He argues the Gazette panders to a conservative market, misrepresents opposing views, and lacks strong evidence, while praising Trudeau’s Doonesbury as sharper satire. Pfeiffer of Cedar Rapids shares a lighter reaction to an art display in Cedar Rapids.
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Cal Thomas
Bruce Tinsley
Mallard
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Gazette
Thomas
Tinsley
Stich
Trudeau
Mike Doonesbury
Steve Forbes
Jeff Klinzman
Coralville
Gazette Letters Policy and Submission Guidelines
The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines submission rules for letters and guest columns. Include full name signature address and daytime phone, not anonymous, limit letters to 300 words, one letter per writer every 30 days, with column length guidance of 700 words or less. Submissions may be edited and are not returned.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Take Sons to Work Message Sparks Gender Bias Debate
The piece argues for gender neutral work experience initiatives, challenging the Ms Foundation's 1991 effort to boost adolescent girls' self esteem. It critiques the Greenberg-Lake study's methodology, asserts boys face a reality gap, and calls for inclusive, nondivisive workday programs during summer breaks.
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Ms. Foundation
Greenberg-Lake
American Association of University Women
Stop bias against mental illness coverage in insurance
A U S Senate vote backed requiring insurance coverage for mental illness amid claims the added benefit is not costly. Milliman & Robertson project small premium increases with managed delivery. Westinghouse, Bank of Chicago, and Digital Equipment Corp. saw benefits from coverage, while critics warn of high costs. The argument notes brain diseases are physical and cites Iowa's insurance experience.
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Milliman & Robertson Actuarial
Milliman & Robertson
Business and Health Solutions
Westinghouse Electric
First National Bank of Chicago
Digital Equipment Corp
Readers spotlight quirky grammar slips across sources
Eastern Iowa readers tease common mistakes and misplaced words found in newspapers and broadcasts. Examples include using their for there, procrastination jabs at tax deadlines, and misquotes about roll phrases, with notes on proper word forms and punctuation.
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Beth Sheets
Chicago Tribune
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Beth
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