Real men speak up against assault and disrespect says Kennedy principal
The Gazette applauds Cedar Rapids Kennedy Principal Jason Kline for denouncing Donald Trump’s remarks and urging boys and men to treat women with respect. His Facebook post, amplified by Kennedy High, condemns objectification and asserts that real men reject harassment, assault talk, and consent violations.
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Community Letters Highlight Elder Care Gaps and Tax Debate
A reader laments lack of immediate in-home and respite care for elderly parents with dementia after his mother’s death. They note memory units cost $5000 monthly, respite care requires 48 hours and $175 daily, and in home care is $20 per hour. Also references past Iowa tax politics and Dems shifting stance with remembered figures Roxanne Conlin and Lynn Cutler.
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Gazette endorsing candidates earlier discussion
In the October 9 issue, Gazette says endorsements will run over the next weeks up to Election Day. A reader urges earlier publishing of endorsements before early voting starts. Editors respond that they aim to serve early and late voters, noting new information emerges after early voting begins.
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Detroit lit rights suit cites literacy as core issue
Walter E Williams argues a Michigan court case seeks a 14th Amendment literacy right for Detroit students amid high failure rates in reading 93 percent and mathematics 96 percent. He notes Detroit per pupil spending is high yet outcomes lag, cites violence and teacher turnover, and predicts the suit will not raise black academic achievement.
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Measure C in Iowa City Prompts Charter Debate
Martha Hampel argues Public Measure C would alter the City Charter by lowering petition signature thresholds, potentially widening ballot issues. she contends Iowa City differs from California in petition rules and urges a yes vote to align with the charter’s self determination preamble.
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