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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2005
Page
6
The Gazette argues for a broad online sales tax approach, noting Iowa joins 17 states in an agreement to incentivize collecting and remitting sales tax on Internet purchases. It explains use tax history, the fairness issue for local retailers, and the Supreme Court limits on taxing remote sellers.
Readers comment on the November 8 city elections and debate the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission forum on LGBTQ issues. Letters urge inclusion of all views and question the commission’s interpretation of city anti discrimination codes and empowering subcommittees.
Kathryn Coulter criticizes the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission for voting to withhold support from a forum on bullying GLBT students. She notes five commissioners opposed sponsoring the event and argues discrimination on sexual orientation is illegal and the forum promotes dignity and respect.
Rhonda Jones in Chicago’s Rogers Park shares a smoking break with her partner before enrolling her daughter in Jordan Community School. The Comer Process at Jordan boosts math and reading, while principal Maurice Harvey engages parents amid a diverse community. The film Making Schools Work surveys reform efforts across the country, from KIPP to East Harlem and San Diego, noting both progress and political resistance.
A Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission vote opposed backing a school bullying forum focused on GLBT youth arguing that not all viewpoints would be represented. Proponents stress harassment and violence are illegal and schools must ensure safe environments for students, noting higher dropout and self-harm risks among GLBT students.
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, once praised for equal rights, is criticized for prejudice and alleged statute violations as scrutiny grows over its five members.
Thousands of Iowa students face harassment and assaults over sexual orientation. Parents educators faith leaders and community groups sponsor a school safety forum. The event runs 7 to 8 tonight in Beems Auditorium Cedar Rapids Public Library.
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