Harreld urged to address Iowa wage policy at public forums
The Gazette notes two University of Iowa events where Bruce Harreld faced questions on the campus minimum wage. A February town hall was disrupted by protesters, while a May panel saw Harreld silent on Johnson County's $9.15 minimum. Some attendees walked out as staff urged clear answers.
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Community Letters on Rights and Civic Duty Reflections
Readers debate whether rights such as medical care housing and jobs are mere wishes or true entitlements. Walter Williams' April 21 column prompts rebuttals about costs to society and the role of taxation and public support in safeguarding human dignity and the common good.
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Tiny NYC studio writer buys life lessons and furniture
Lenore Skenazy profiles Felice Cohen who moved into a 490 square foot studio in Manhattan paying 700 dollars a month. Cohen scaled down to live large on her own terms writing a book and plans travel while teaching organization tips and downsizing lessons. Her grandfather funded the down payment after Cohen wrote his life story.
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Public Transit’s Cognitive Toll on Daily Routines
Lynda Waddington reflects on Cedar Rapids Public Transit imposing a scarcity mindset as her routines, planning, and memory falter under the mental bandwidth demand. She notes longer prep, shifting schedules, and a shrinking sense of control while commuting.
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