Supreme Court ethics code points toward term limits
Danielle Allen argues the Supreme Court should adopt rotating duties after 18 years to reduce partisan influence. She notes the new ethics code sets norms but lacks enforcement and urges justices to publicly embrace term limits as a professional standard.
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Bad News About CO2 and Species Decline
An environmental scientist warns that rising CO2 from fossil fuels disrupts climate balance and threatens survival of many species. The Earth resident learns current CO2 trends could reach levels tied to past extinctions, with 32 percent of species already decreasing in abundance and range.
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When Evil Begins and Seems Innocent
An elderly observer recalls WWII memories and warns that evil often starts innocently. The piece urges vigilance against subtle threats such as censorship and underfunded schools, citing Moyers and historical lessons from 1939 onward.
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Trump redux: Brainless bluster alarms a Coralville observer
Norman Sherman argues Trump’s return would threaten democracy, citing threats to the FBI and military, the use of the Secret Service as a personal militia, and potential Social Security cuts. He recalls long service politics and warns of bipartisan revulsion.
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