Reclassifying marijuana praised as a step forward
Guest editorial commends the proposed move to reclassify cannabis to Schedule III as a meaningful but insufficient step. It notes Biden’s 2020 pledge, calls out decades of prohibitions rooted in race and class bias, and urges faster federal action while acknowledging health risks and adult access safeguards.
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Weak Iowa oversight and fines cited in community letter
Carolyn Stephenson of Cedar Rapids attacks regulatory failure across Iowa. She cites Co Zero fire in Marengo, a Nishnabotna River spill, 7 million gallons of manure held for a decade, and failed puppy mill inspections as evidence of lax enforcement. She urges voters to question candidates and demand stronger protections in November.
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Decline of church voice after United Methodist vote
Cal Thomas argues the modern church loses prophetic voice as it embraces secular trends. He cites the United Methodist Church convention in Charlotte endorsing same sex marriage and gay clergy, questions scriptural fidelity, and warns of a broader moral collapse alongside political drift.
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Iowa Democrats push 1 cent sales tax cut for all Iowans
State Rep. Sami Scheetz a Cedar Rapids Democrat argues a 1 cent sales tax cut would help all Iowans especially those with fixed incomes. She notes Reynolds GOP tax cuts favor wealthy residents and corporations and warn of revenue shortfalls and service cuts if the tax base shrinks. Scheetz says Democrats seek economic fairness and broader relief across the income spectrum.
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