University students discuss race and inclusion after election
Quotes from Kyle Apple, Nikia Watson and Rachel Zuckerman reflect tensions in campuses as Republicans are labeled by some as racists or bigots. They note diversity efforts at their universities have improved post election and recognize ongoing polarizing effects from the race.
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Martin
the Gazette
Donald Trump
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Interstate 80
Kyle Apple
University of Iowa
College Media Project notes discourse shifts on campuses
IowaWatch reports a crowded ideas market with Trump fueling divisiveness on college campuses. Some conservatives feel outnumbered yet others ready to oppose Trumpism, while dialogue has tapered since the January inauguration and spiked with controversies.
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Donald Trump
Trowa
Trump
Iowa
More Iowa women eye office as candidate groups surge
Iowa women show heightened interest in public service with national cues. Vote Run Lead reports 7,000 inquiries since the election and EMILY's List notes over 12,000 women contacting them after training 10,000 in 30 years. Mary Ellen Miller leads 50-50 in 2020 aiming for gender balance by 2020. Carrie Chapman Catt Center supports outreach through Iowa State with contact details.
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Des Moines
Mary Ellen Miller
Iowa
Vote Run Lead
Emily’s List
Poison ivy fears drive outdoors wear in Iowa column
The writer details constant protective clothing for nature trips to avoid urushiol contact from poison ivy and other threats like ticks and mosquitoes. He notes exposure season and advises layered gear and repellent while reflecting on skin damage and sun cancer risk.
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Memiller
Carrie Chapman Catt
Iastate
Cattcenter
Las
Joni Ernst Lata
Orlan
Eople
Lydia
Winona
Wapsipinicon
Buchanan County
Mercy Cedar Rapide
Mercy Women’s Center
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