Bellwether county loses streak in Harris victory in Clallam
Mark Z Barabak notes Clallam County Washington, long a political bellwether since 1980, voted 53 percent for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, ending the county’s 11 election-winning streak. County residents and local leader remarks reflect pride in place and a shift in political barometer as national attention turns elsewhere.
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Letter Calls for Valuing Immigrant Contributions Nationwide
Ann Stromquist from Iowa City writes after a hospital stay about the vital roles immigrants played in her care and daily life. She discusses grief over election results, urges openness, and cites South Pacific to advocate teaching children to reject hate and fear.
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Democrats face media bias as realignment debate grows
Cal Thomas argues Democrats are rethinking far left immigration and social policies while media outlets press their own liberal agenda. He cites TV hosts and pundits blaming voters, notes Harris’s loss despite favorable coverage, and criticizes polls and media credibility amid calls for self-examination within the party.
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Regal fritillary for Iowa state insect column argues for change
Guest columnist Kara Grady urges Iowa to designate the regal fritillary as the state insect. She notes its native prairie ties, large distinct appearance, and threatened status, and cites habitat restoration efforts and a petition drive for public support.
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