Guest columns spark GOP Democrats clash over voting and immigration
Bret Nilles chairman of the Linn County Democrats responds to a Linn County Republican column by Gary Ellis. He argues Democrats seek inclusive outreach and participation from non-English speakers and immigrants, while GOP rhetoric risks voter suppression and fear.
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Linn County
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America
United States
Bret Nilles
Linn County Democrats
Editorial calls Iowa Democrats to disavow Brown mother stage appearance
An op-ed accuses Iowa Democratic leaders of endorsing politics over principle by inviting the mother of Michael Brown to speak at the Democratic convention. It argues the move disrespects police victims and criticizes Al Sharpton’s racial politics and legal history while urging party accountability.
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Michael Brown
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Kurt Maas Coggon
Walker named strongest choice for Linn County supervisor
A community letter endorses Stacey Walker for the Linn County supervisor seat, praising his engagement on poverty, education and entrepreneurship. The author urges voters to support Walker on the November ballot, citing his energy and potential to unite the county.
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Stacey Walker
Linn County
Iowa
Walker
Iowa Republicans urged to stand on principle
The Gazette editorial calls Iowa Republican leaders to elevate principle over partisanship in response to Donald Trump remarks. The writer agrees with the call but also wishes The Gazette would model principle over partisanship itself.
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Conservatives’ admiration of Putin echoes in Trump era
David Harsanyi argues conservative praise for Vladimir Putin reveals two trends. First, Trump’s stance unsettles long held conservative beliefs, pushing supporters toward endorsing an authoritarian figure. Second, Putin’s appeal signals a drifting voter base favoring a muscular, unaccountable ruling class over principled governance.
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Protecting land through generations amid Bakken pipeline protest
Sylvia Spalding recounts her Meskwaki and settler ancestry near the South Skunk River in Mahaska County. She describes the Glendale Mill history, the 2016 Summer of Resistance flotilla against the Dakota Access pipeline, and fears of environmental and cultural loss from oil development across Iowa. Her piece links colonial treaties, land rights, and current activism with Standing Rock solidarity.
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Rodgers) Spalding
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Mahaska County
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