Birth certificates to list both lesbian parents in Iowa ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously that birth certificates should list both married lesbian parents. The decision treats non-birthing spouses as legal parents, aligning with equal protection and reducing stigma while ensuring two legally responsible guardians from birth.
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Iowa
Heather
Melissa Gartner
Iowa Department of Public Health
Department of Public Health
Letter writer argues against term gun violence and critiques political coverage
A reader questions the use of the phrase gun violence and argues objects cannot commit violence. The letter also questions Congress funding air traffic controllers and critiques Mark Jacobs for a Gazette piece on teaching licenses. It urges clearer definitions of barriers and responsible author selection.
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The
Gazette
Mark Jacobs
Injustice of Disabilities Lawsuit Sparks Mixed Reactions
Brandon Underwood discusses the 240 million EEOC awarded to 32 disabled workers in a Henrys Turkey Service case. He argues West Liberty Foods should have faced suit as a joint employer, noting agencies chose not to sue the current factory owner and criticizing the strategic decision as leaving workers without compensation.
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Iona
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Department of Labor
Henry
DOL
Henry’s
Texas
West Liberty Foods
Philip Morris
West Liberty
West
Editorial Contact Info For Sourcing Media
The note provides contact details for the editorials desk at sourcemedia.net. It lists an email address and a mailing address in Cedar Rapids along with a general phone line and a specific editor’s name for inquiries. The information is structured as a practical header for editors and readers seeking contact.
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Sourcemedia.net
Cedar Rapids
Jeff.tecklenburg
Step up workforce training bills gain Iowa support
Judy Stoffel urges passage of bills to fund $31 million for adult education and career pathways. The measures would back high school equivalency, Career Pathways linking training to jobs, and navigators to boost low-skill workers toward postsecondary credentials.
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Inter Way of
East
Iowa
General Fund
Department of Education
United Way
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
United Way of
East Central
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the Gazette
Congress
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lauren Madden
Iowa City
Washington
Hannah Olson
Burlington
Arkansas
New York
Olson
Chir
Glosey
Brandon Underwood
University of Iowa College of Law
Brandon-Underwood
Uiowa
Judy Stoffel
United Way of East Central
Jstoffel
Uweci.org
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