Des Moines to Decorah Schools Face Gay Orientation Questions
The Gazette Editorial argues that public discussion of homosexuality in schools is necessary. It cites 1995 Des Moines politics, 2002 Gilbert district policy debates, and multiple districts with protections, urging boards to lead with age appropriate policies while honoring religious views.
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Jonathan Wilson
Des Moines Public Schools
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Gilbert
Iowa City
Ames
Decorah
University of Iowa College of Education
Mer
Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Letters on city leadership and corporate power
Cedar Rapids readers critique the City Council for not taking a stand on gambling while noting job stakes and a council pay raise. The writer cites immigration debates, a school liaison officer, and concerns over misquoting, then broadens to critique corporate personhood and free speech in telemarketing. The piece urges local action on corporate rights and democracy.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Gazette
Women For Peace
Iowa
Hugo Black
Charlotte Joy Martin
Ancient Rome shows how democracy can end
The author cites H G Wells on Rome as a warning for modern democracy. It argues democracy works best in small city state modes with distinct economic regions and warns that expansion places power in few hands, causing public resistance in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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H.G. Wells
Popular Assembly
Riff Raff
Wells
Outline of History
When Fasting Becomes a Fashion Trend and Faith
The author reflects on fasting during Yom Kippur as a communal spiritual practice, contrasting it with the modern diet fad of extreme self-denial. They warn that celebrity style fasting promotes individualism, body purification myths, and unsafe practices while urging moderation and respect for the body. The piece cites cultural critiques and cautions against detox myths.
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