UI center urges end to student protests over Jessup Hall sit-in
University of Iowa Executive Council resolutions call for dropping disciplinary actions against five students arrested April 8 for a five day Jessup Hall sit-in and ask county attorney not to pursue charges. The piece urges SAS members to engage with the UI on sweatshop issues and labor codes.
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University of Iowa Center For Human Rights
University of Iowa
Jessup Hall
Sue Coleman
J. Patrick White
SAS
Fair Labor Association
FLA
Worker Rights Consortium
WRC
Center For Human Rights
UISAS
US Administration
Debt collection curbs clash with bankruptcy reform push
Congress debates sweeping bankruptcy reform with consumer groups opposing stronger lender protections. A Hatch amendment would extend aggressive debt collection tactics to bad checks, prompting backlash from Grassley and consumer advocates who warn it threatens vulnerable borrowers and undermines existing protections.
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Congress
House
Senate
Chuck Grassley
A-Iowa
U.S
Sen
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hatch
When group urges focus on Cedar Rapids school needs
A parents group called WHEN We Help Education Now formed from 12 area schools to advocate thorough education needs over funding debates. They challenge ALOT to align on real needs, note a 200 member coalition, and direct a facilities task force's two year study into public discussions and a district plan. Richard Bradford speaks for WHEN.
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Arlier
WHEN
Beems Auditorium
ALOT
Harrison Elementary School
Jefferson High School
Beems
Cedar Rapids
Richard Bradford
Kennedy Cluster
Cedar Rapids tests and the ALOT controversy debate
The Gazette cites ALOT charts showing declining Cedar Rapids school scores and quotes H D Hoover of the Iowa Testing Program. Hoover defends the Iowa Test of Basic Skills while criticizing self grading and a closed system. The piece questions school leadership and asks for alternatives to improve outcomes.
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ALOT
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
H.D. Hoover
Iowa
University of Iowa
Hoover
Direc
Tor
The
Gazette
Lew Finch
Gazette Readers Letters Policy Summary
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers letters. It invites corrections or contradictions from readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
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Gays Seek Equal Rights and Recognition
A personal appeal for equal rights and protection. The speaker seeks the same freedoms, hospital access, spousal recognition, job benefits, and protection from discrimination, urging that partnership be respected and defined by achievements and character.
WHEN members tour Harrison Elementary to raise education awareness
Parents and WHEN members visited Harrison Elementary on May 1 to highlight school conditions such as asbestos, water seepage, crowded classes and aging facilities. The writer urges community involvement to train responsible future adults and prevent a culture of not me.
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WHEN
Harrison
Harrison Elementary
ALOT
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns
The Gazette accepts public business letters and guest columns with author details required. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. addresses are not published. Letters limited to 300 words, one per writer per 30 days, column suggestions up to 700 words.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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