Campaign advertising shapes Iowa politics say Gazette staff
The Gazette and KCRG staff critique how national and state issue groups flood air time, drowning out candidate messages. They cite buying power, viewer concerns, and limited fact checking as key factors shaping Iowa campaign coverage and public debate. Community Advocate Judi Whetstine urges reform and reader engagement to balance influence.
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Iowa echoes Ferguson in race gaps and calls for action
Guest columnist Jessica S. Welburn argues Iowa mirrors Ferguson in racial inequality with whites at 5 percent unemployment versus 15 percent for African-Americans and 36 percent in poverty. She urges political accountability as national candidates visit, underscoring that black lives matter.
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Wake up call on racial injustice amid Ferguson unrest
Leonard Pitts Jr notes that dashcam video of Levar Jones and the Ferguson unrest reveals persistent racial bias in policing. He argues both Black and white readers must recognize that proof and accountability remain uneven, calling for wake up actions across communities.
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