U.S. considers Europe travel alert amid fresh al Qaeda threats
Officials say the State Department may issue a vague travel advisory for Europe urging Americans to stay vigilant as threats prompt renewed security focus. The alert aims to avoid specific targets while cautioning travelers about potential attacks and avoiding country or landmark specifics.
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Clausewitz idea echoed as politics and war converge
Goldford argues the line between politics and war blurs as debate grows harsher. He notes that despite polarization most Americans sit in the middle, suggesting politics remains the continuation of policy rather than war. Page 15A POLITICS.
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Corbett backs Cedar Rapids flood tax shift
After 13 years in the Iowa Legislature Ron Corbett urged diverting part of Iowa sales tax revenue to Cedar Rapids to fund flood protection. He spoke as gubernatorial candidates were set for a 7 p.m. debate at Coe College Sinclair Auditorium, sponsored by The Gazette and KCRG TV 9.
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Debates Open With Branstad Culver Talks Promised Coverage
Live coverage of Thursday’s gubernatorial debate airs at 7 p.m. on The Gazette and KCRG networks with full Friday recap in the Gazette. Branstad and Culver are set to meet editors this week to discuss policy and campaign topics.
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Free speech cases lead Supreme Court term with new faces
The Supreme Court opens a new term with a new justice and three women serving on the bench. It will hear cases on anti-gay protests at military funerals and a California law banning violent video games for children, triggering concern among free speech advocates over potential First Amendment limits. Steven Shapiro of the ACLU calls the funeral protest suit a test of First Amendment commitments.
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