Predatory payday loans need statewide action in Iowa
The Gazette editors argue local zoning cannot fully curb predatory payday lenders. Iowa City bans loans within 1000 feet of schools and parks. other cities have similar moves. State legislators must act next session to set uniform protections for consumers nationwide.
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Cedar Rapids
Republicans' godless communists critique and fear for America
A reader argues that Republicans display communist mentality by denying climate action and clinging to tax cuts, then contrasts Democratic positions on Israel and abortion. The letter cites ObamaCare and Illinois politics, warning of a $16 trillion debt and potential return to power. Carolyn Moen Marion expresses concern for the country.
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John Kerry
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Marion
Compromise and progress urged over sausage of politics
An opinion piece argues for reasonable debate and bipartisanship in Washington amid frustration with gridlock. It criticizes a Cedar Rapids welcome sign project and calls for focusing on streets, services, and people rather than costly, outside vendors.
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Cedar Rapids
Outrage over court ruling on gay marriage echoes today
Sioux City Journal reflects on efforts by Iowa activists to amend the constitution to ban gay marriage and defends Justice David Wiggins. Christopher Rants, former Republican state representative, is noted as a commentator and lobbyist.
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Iowa
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Sioux City
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Rauschenberger Partners
Chicago
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Rants
Schwarzenegger interview exposes Kennedy myth and public shrug
Esquire analysis notes Arnold Schwarzenegger's 60 Minutes remarks reveal that a self made immigrant can dent Kennedy prestige. Maria Shriver’s defense underscores loyalty to a powerful dynasty while the piece argues celebrity culture taints democracy and pundits push admiring myths.
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Maria Kennedy Shriver
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Maria Shriver
Maria
Stahl
Kennedy
House of Kennedy
Schwarzenegger Institute For State and Global Policy
University of Southern California
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60 Minutes
Massachusetts
Joe Kennedy III
Ethel
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