Editorial stance against federal hate crime law citing Matthew Shepard case
The piece argues against a federal hate crime act, urging focus on local civil rights ordinances. It notes the Shepard murder as a catalyst for debate but says deterrence and legal clarity come from principled condemnation of violence, not martyrdom. It insists violence and harassment remain wrong regardless of motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Shephard
Cedar Rapids
The
U.S.A
Matt Shepard
Wyoming
Matthew Shepard
Banner year masks baseballs deeper problems in 1998
The piece argues baseball suffers from greed and money issues despite a standout season. It cites inflated salaries, taxpayer-financed ballparks, misused assets like the 1997 Marlins, and the impact on talent and minor leagues. Broadcasting revenue and declining telecasts are noted alongside lingering 94 strike fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankees
San Diego Padres
Mark McGwire
Sammy Sosa
Florida Marlins
Wayne Huizenga
Marlins
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Arizona Diamondbacks
Chicago Cubs
Vilsack support recounted in Iowan letters to the Gazette
A family physician from Vinton recalls farm hardships in the 1980s, praising Tom Vilsack for preventing foreclosure and aiding his father. The letters compare Lightfoot and Vilsack on education and environment, urging votes for Vilsack and emphasizing school quality and policy differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Lightfoot
Louisa County
Jim Lightfoot
Banks
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Vilsacks
Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
National Education Association
NEA
Experience counts in recorder race for Linn County
Joan McCalmant seeks Linn County recorder with a decade of deputy work and over a dozen years in the office. She lists duties from budget and staff supervision to recording plats, deeds, mortgages, licenses and UCC filings. Signers include Mary Anne Cassis-Williams Teresa Sackett Karla Tisher and 13 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan McCalmant
Linn County Recorder
Linn County Recorder’s Office
Recorder
Linn County
Mary Anne Cassis-Williams
Teresa Sackett
Karla Tisher
Deadline for letters on Nov 3 elections
The Gazette invites public letters to the editorial department by noon Wednesday October 28. Short letters have higher publication chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Questioning Iowa candidates over agriculture and industry
Letter from L. E. Stone of Strawberry Point questions candidate competence on agriculture industry education and lawlessness. He warns of serious state problems and asks how often voters can be fooled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Tom Vilsack
Lightfoot
Motel 6
Vilsack
Iowa
Gazette letter submissions details
The Gazette outlines letter to the editor guidelines including a 300 word limit. It requires name street address and daytime phone number but will publish only the name and hometown along with the letter. Submissions may be sent to Cedar Rapids Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by fax or email.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Parallels in Clinton Munson cases raise governance questions
The piece compares Clinton and Cedar Rapids official Ole Munson, noting alleged lies and concerns about credibility. It questions legality and impeachability, impact on governance, and issues from hiring methods to socializing among council members in light of open meetings laws. Suzanne Smith Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
Finance
Ole Munson
Clinton
Munson
Cedar Rapids
Suzanne Smith
The Actress or The Actor Debate in Language Use
A discussion on whether to use actress or actor, noting Blythe Danner as an example and describing sexism concerns, usage panels, and preferences among female performers for the term actor. The piece weighs clarity, gendered roles, and evolving language guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe Danner
Grandma Moses
Webster
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Joe Hladley
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
Ire, Ruth
the Gazette
Joseph R. Naughton
Iowa City
League of Conservation Voters
L.E. Stone
Strawberry Point
Cari Kane
Free Lance
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