Editorial urges Iowans to vote on Supreme Court retention
The Gazette argues the January retention vote for Iowa Supreme Court Justices Terms Baker and Streit goes beyond the one marriage ruling. It defends the merit based system and urges voters to weigh competency and impartiality, not partisan politics, while warning against weakening judicial independence.
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Halloween diet focus urges healthier school meals nationwide
Kathryn Strong urges parents and Congress to curb sugar by enforcing Halloween candy rules and expanding child nutrition reform. She cites data on junk calories, rising obesity, and costs while calling for white house nutrition standards, more vegetarian options, and school lunch funding to ensure healthful daily meals.
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NPR Burns Williams Fire Over Muslim Dilemma Debate
A columnist argues NPR overreacted in firing Juan Williams after his Fox News remarks on a Muslim dilemma. The piece defends Williams, critiques media hair-trigger judgments, and urges listening before judging while noting broader tensions on race and culture.
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Slippery slope debate on politics and culture in Iowa
Opinion piece critiques the concept of a slippery slope in the 2000s political culture. It notes Iowa and national actions from same sex marriage to healthcare reform as examples and recalls Safire’s origins while urging balanced discourse and warning against overreach.
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New York Times
William Safire
U.S
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Gettysburg
Thompson
Davenport
Daily Leader
John Rademaker
Safire
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