The Constitution the 1787 "living document" debate
Guest column links Shays rebellion and 1787 Philadelphia convention to the creation of a stronger central government. It notes debates over trade, taxation, slavery, three branches, checks and balances, and the Bill of Rights, with Washington Madison and Franklin guiding the process.
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Daniel Shays
U.S. Arsenal
Springfield
Mass
George Washington
Rhode Island
Philadelphia
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Independence Hall
United States
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
We the People 225 Years of the Constitution Commemoration
At 1 30 p m on September 16 at the Marion Heritage Center 90 10th St Marion a free public commemoration features speaker panel including former Gov. Chet Culver Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins and House Speaker Kraig Paulsen moderated by Marion historian David V Wendell The event offers a lecture series round table discussion and comments on constitutional history and past compromises with a note by organizer David Wendell and contact davidv99 hotmail com.
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Marion Heritage Center
10Th St
Marion
David V. Wendell
Chet Culver
Iowa
Supreme Court
David Wiggins
Kraig Paulsen
Regular food beats organic in health study findings
Stanford researchers reviewed 240 studies comparing organic and conventional foods and found no strong evidence that organic options are healthier or less risky. Critics note higher pesticide residues in non organic produce, but levels may still be within EPA safety limits. The piece argues for appreciating both organic and conventional foods as affordable, healthy options.
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Stanford University
Center For Health Policy
Crystal Smith- Spangler
Environmental Protection Agency
Norman Borlaug
Reason Magazine
Borlaug
Ruth Kava
American Council On Science and Health
UI eyes binge drinking with Tigerhawk licensing clash
The University of Iowa faces criticism over a marketing deal allowing Anheuser Busch to use the Tigerhawk logo on beer marketing materials. Critics note mixed messages and potential undermining of alcohol harm reduction. Local authorities also push an ordinance to curb house parties and disorderly conduct.
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University of Iowa
Iowa
America
Princeton Review
Florida
Anheuser-Busch
Tigerhawk
Johnson County
Janet Lyness
Bud Light
Iowa City
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