Sex in America survey sparks debate on sexuality norms
Editorial summarizes Chicago study findings on monogamy and sex frequency, noting gender differences in attitudes and behaviors. It cites estimates of gay identification when broader questions are used, and discusses funding shifts from government to private sources. The piece defends the value of such research for understanding human sexuality.
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United States
Kinsey
University of Chicago
Time Magazine
U.S. News and World Report
Congress
British scientist argues brain size makes men smarter than women
The piece discusses Prof Richard Lynn of Ulster proposing a nature versus nurture claim that men are inherently smarter than women, citing larger brain size and studies linking brain size to intelligence. Critics doubt the findings and caution against overgeneralizing from IQ tests and brain measures.
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Richard Herrnstein
Herrnstein
Arthur Jensen
Jensen
Richard Lynn
University of Ulster
Lynn
London Observer Service
Helen Hasty
Bath University
No, America was not founded on Christianity
A columnist contends Alan Light misstates founders views on religion. The piece contrasts Light's claims with historical letters and charters, citing Jefferson Madison Washington Adams and others. It argues for religious freedom and urges sticking to documented history rather than fiction.
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Iowa City
Alan Light
America
Light
Thomas Jefferson
Danbury Baptist Association
Jefferson
Umm
Virginia
E. Hazard
Massachusetts
Hazard
James Madison
Patrick Henry
S.C. Dawson
George Washington
Washington
John Adams
Charles Francis Adams
God
Robert Ruland
Pilgrims and Free Worship Misunderstanding Debate
A reader criticizes a letter on church state separation arguing Puritans pursued only their own form of worship. The piece compares Puritan policing of beliefs, treatment of Native peoples, and views of Ben Franklin as a deist, noting the influence of Rush Limbaugh on student thought.
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England
New World
Ben Franklin
Yahweh
Rush Limbaugh
Life Chain protesters urged to aid Cedar Rapids homeless effort
More than 1,000 Eastern Iowans formed a human chain along First Avenue to protest abortion. A Gazette report notes a shelter for the homeless in Cedar Rapids and the Junior League plans a Madge Phillips Center to aid women and children next spring.
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Cedar Rapids
Clarence B. Luvaas
GOP Contract with America criticized as puffery by Concord Coalition
Pat Marshall of Cedar Rapids denounces Rep. Jim Leach for backing the contract he calls a budget gimmick. The piece warns of Reaganomics and the national debt rise from one to four trillion dollars, urging support for Glen Winehauf in Washington.
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America
Concord Coalition
Jim Leach
Leach
Iowa
Davenport
Glen Winehauf
Washington
Mirror case sparks debate on perversion and privacy
A letter writer argues a $4.3 million verdict against a Coralville hotel sends a general anti business message for Iowa. The case centered on a two way mirror in a motel suite used by guests, with most of the award as punishment damages for invading guest privacy.
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Coralville
Iowa
Illinois
New York
Nebraska
Distinct choices for Iowa voters in 1994 platforms
Elaine Sorden outlines stark contrasts between the 1994 Democratic and Republican platforms. She notes Democratic aims on immigrant AIDS carriers, union support, unemployment for strikers, gay marriage, drug legalization study, and broad abortion rights. Republicans push for a balanced budget amendment, line item veto, death penalty, parental notification, and preserving right to work.
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Democratic Party
United States
Iowa
Elaine Sorden
Gazette invites public letters and guest columns
The Cedar Rapids Gazette welcomes letters and guest columns on public business. Submission requires full author name signature and daytime phone, plus address though not published. Letters are edited and not returned. limit 300 words per writer every 30 days. column length suggested under 700 words.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette Net
CompuServe
Compuserve.com
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