Iowa may protect air and water as a constitutional right
A proposal argues that clean air and water be a fundamental right under Iowa law. It urges amending the state constitution to require strict judicial scrutiny for conflicting actions and to mandate affirmative protection of natural resources for current and future generations.
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Ruth Harkin book recounts Bahamas house and political life
Ruth Harkin tells how former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin faced attacks over a Bahamas house as part of his image as a progressive. The book When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories is out, with an Iowa City event at 6 p.m. hosted by Prairie Lights Books.
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Debating the 2024 race with Kamala Harris on stage
The piece notes the upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris amid twists in the 2024 campaign. It highlights Harris as the first unscripted live appearance since Biden endorsed her, while Trump returns after a recent debate. Voter actions and absentee ballots are referenced.
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