The Morning After Election Day Calls for Unity
The Gazette editorial urges nationwide reconciliation after a bitterly divided election. It emphasizes governance over partisan conflict, calls for respectful dialogue, and proposes embracing shared democratic principles to heal divisions and shape a common future.
Community letter critiques testing burden on teachers
A reader in Iowa argues that declining scores stem from excessive testing rather than teaching. The author praises teachers across Dubuque to Council Bluffs for dedication and highlights a 2015 study showing 20 to 25 hours of annual testing, plus omitted test-related time.
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After the election the toxic politics endure in 2016 reality show
Mary Sanchez argues that post election politics will stay toxic as Trumpism exposed racist sexist xenophobic impulses. She critiques GOP complicity and calls for systemic reform including campaign finance, redistricting, and moderates gaining influence, noting bipartisan leadership is needed for national trust.
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Iowa's next chapter a hopeful call for unity and renewal
Rob Humble envisions Iowa moving past divisiveness toward shared responsibility and renewal. He outlines stronger public education, retraining for workers, smarter taxes, protection of the safety net, acceptance of immigrants, mental health access, and reduced student debt. He invites readers to join as co-authors in writing this future.
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