In defense of not voting in 2024
George Will argues that abstaining can express a public opinion in a nonnormal year. He notes rational ignorance and the small impact of any single vote, compares voter behavior to Edsel sales, and suggests measuring principled nonvoting while highlighting turnout history and media trends. Washington Post columnist George Will writes.
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Community letters urge sustained support for teachers and protests
Helane Golden of Cedar Rapids writes on political protest and Middle East policy, praising student demonstrators while urging Congress to halt weapons to Israel. She also honors Teacher Appreciation Week, urging year round backing for educators and funding, and calls out lawmakers who undermine schooling and teacher support.
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Lincoln and Trump in a civil war of democracy
Norman Sherman argues that America faces a civil war of the soul, likening Trump’s actions to threats against democratic institutions. He warns of deportation plans, detention camps, and election attacks, urging leaders like Chuck Grassley to speak up in Lincoln’s absence. Sherman notes his Coralville roots and prior political work.
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