Recognizing and Defusing Extremist Influence
A cautionary piece outlining how extremists gain power through self righteousness and domineering tactics. It urges vigilance in civil society to prevent subversion of meetings and rights, noting abuses toward vulnerable groups and the need for non violent countermeasures.
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Distorted rhetoric on mink release vs genocide is warned against
Mark Aldrich argues that comparing animal rights actions to genocide is inflammatory. He urges condemnation of such claims while noting the Ellsworth mink release is a criminal act. He stresses a real wartime distinction between murder and trespass linked acts.
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Iowa stands alone claim false says Gazette editorial
John Franzen of Iowa City argues the Nov 7 Gazette piece overstated Iowa’s government share. Using 1998 figures he shows Iowa's population 1.1 percent and government measures 0.4 1 and 1.0 percent for tax revenue expenditures and debt. He notes state largest employer facts are inaccurate and county density reflects agriculture.
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Admitting to idiom use sparks debate on wording
An anonymous reader questions the phrase admit to distributing cocaine. A language historian and others debate whether admit to is idiomatically sound or prefers confess. The piece notes a proposed headline error involving defecation in a public pool.
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University of Iowa
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