Make voting a fun civic duty says Justin Wasson
Justin Wasson urges Cedar Rapids readers to vote early or in person, call the county auditor if needed, and host election gatherings to make voting engaging. He stresses voting as a sacred right, discourages complaint without voting, and promotes participation to shape the country’s future.
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Local elections deserve equal weight with federal choices
Linda Levey of the League of Women Voters urges citizen participation in local, county, and state elections. She notes the power of local officials on taxes, schools, land use, health, safety, and business climate and emphasizes voting rights regardless of background.
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Waddington lawmaker legacy noted in praise for Harkin and Latham
The piece lauds lawmakers Harkin and Latham for bipartisan achievements, including a link between aid and human rights and Iowa efforts to curb meth production. It highlights Latham as a moderate opponent of addictions and fiscal conservative, plus details on his salary pause during the 2013 shutdown. The author urges voters to engage and acknowledges ongoing election cycles.
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Mustaches and politics stir public opinion in odd ways
A satirical piece argues mustaches influence voters and polls while critiquing donors and media. It warns against anger on TV, urges calm discourse, and references figures like Putin and the Kochs, ending with contact details for the author.
Dual citizen Camarotti eyes two national elections
Maria Helena Camarotti, a Cedar Rapids resident, discusses voting in Brazil's presidential election and her upcoming first U.S. election. She sees voting as a duty of a patriotic American and emphasizes taking the responsibility seriously.
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