Linn County approves 40 million conservation bond with 73.9 percent
Voters approve a 20 year conservation bond of 40 million dollars in Linn County with 73.9 percent countywide after a campaign to educate voters on water quality and park improvements. Cedar Rapids precincts show strong support while several precincts fall short of the 60 percent threshold.
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Moderate Vision for Civility and Independent Politics
A letter urges reducing partisan rancor and forming a Moderate Party to unite diverse viewpoints. It condemns extreme rhetoric across parties and calls for respectful discourse, fair pay, and dignity for all religions under the First Amendment while stressing civility in political life.
When Squirrels Spark a Parade of Safe Gone Too Far
Lenore Skenazy argues that media sensationalism and pervasive precaution culture inflate fear after a Deltona retirement home squirrel attack. She warns against overreacting, costly safeguards, and eroded normal life, noting how courts and TSA drills influence public behavior and complacency.
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Do It Differently Do It Your Way Don’t Stop
Susan Estrich reflects on the 1980 Reagan landslide and the lasting fight for policy, urging perseverance after losses. She recalls Carter’s concession, how Democrats faced upheaval, and Marian Wright Edelman and Hillary Clinton pushing for aid to children, with Estrich urging resilience.
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