Searching for Normalcy in a Pandemic Neighborhood
Reginald Williams writes from Cedar Rapids about a morning observation of a neighbor raising the American and Navy flags, a reflection on a derecho’s aftermath, and a call to collective action to beat COVID-19 through distancing, masking, hand hygiene, and cautious behavior, especially around births and medical vulnerability.
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Call for Iowa lawmakers to reconvene after emergency actions
A community letter urges the Iowa House and Senate to return to session to redefine the limits of emergency powers. It argues governance should follow elected representatives and stresses the need to curb unlimited authority at state, county, local levels and among school districts.
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Culture wars drift as Harrop riffs on woke signals
Froma Harrop notes the culture war remains a dated yet loud debate. She cites Rich Lowry and Noah Rothman who defend private messaging by firms and critique anti-racist re education as overblown. She also mentions Prop 16 in California, a wage hike in Florida, and lingering frictions over politics and media coverage.
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Ford confirmed as vice president in 1973 unity moment
In 1973 the Senate confirmed Gerald Ford as vice president and the House followed, first use of the 25th Amendment replacement plan. Ford praised unity, constitutional bedrock, and service as he swore in, promising to uphold the Constitution and work with Congress and the nation.
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