Gazette editors Back federal challenge to ag gag law
The Gazette editorial urges repeal of the 2012 ag gag law in Iowa and welcomes a coalition led by the ACLU of Iowa filing a federal suit to overturn it on First Amendment grounds. Courts in Idaho and Utah have already overturned similar laws.
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Gun violence and judicial gridlock prompt strong letters
Larry Hodgdon Tipton condemns gun violence and cites victims from Las Vegas to Charleston while urging Australia style firearm regulation. David Solberg Palo argues Senate gridlock harms democracy with 145 vacancies and calls Sen. Grassley to push for more hearings and confirmations.
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Dogs as humans with toys and tags in Lenore Skenazy’s column
Lenore Skenazy argues against pet-centric excess while proposing humorous ideas to market dog products to humans. She imagines human chew toys a toothbrush biscuits for kids flea collar bracelets and name tags to ease social interactions and rethink lifestyles.
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Open Minds Open Doors fosters girls in STEM at Coe College
Lynda Waddington highlights the Open Minds Open Doors conference at Coe College that connects 500 seventh and eighth grade girls with about 100 female STEM professionals. The program, run by GWAEA with AAUW backing since 1996, aims to widen female participation in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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