Our democratic system works
The Tampa Bay Times editorial commends the U S electoral process after Election Day as orderly and credible. It notes isolated threats in Georgia Arizona and Pennsylvania were hoaxes, praises state contingencies and calls for a peaceful transfer of power by the new administration including President-elect Trump and supporters.
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Letter targets UI fellow firing over X remarks by Rep Nordman
Community letter quotes Iowa House Republican chair Carter Nordman demanding a pediatric cardiology fellow be fired over remarks on X. The writer questions the political motive, noting Nordman ties employment to support for Donald Trump and accuses the action of weaponizing government and suppressing free speech on campus. The piece ends with a Cedar Rapids signer, Bryan Davis.
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Four good things and one bad about the 2020 election
John M Crisp argues four positives and one negative from the 2020 election. He notes Trump won the popular vote and Electoral College, avoided a post election prosecutions, possibly averted a constitutional crisis, and showcased peaceful power transfer while acknowledging a troubling anti democratic stance by Trump supporters.
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Election column on mean campaigns and future lessons
Bruce Lear argues the 2024 campaign was brutal and transactional, fueling fear and grievance. He warns that Trump’s win could normalize harsh rhetoric, parallels campaign strategy to sports plays, and notes targeted abuse of immigrants and LGBTQ individuals, urging civility and unity despite diversity. He cites his teaching background in Sioux City and long Iowa education roles.
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