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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 2000
Page
13
A critique of access to information and transparency in democracy. Citizens are journalists in spirit, yet secrecy by authorities fuels distrust and voter disengagement, echoed by Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone. High-level discussion of information, resources, and accountability.
The text discusses rights of access to government meetings and public records in Iowa and Missouri, the blurring line between news and entertainment, and calls for transparency. It notes journalists Kovach and Rosenstiel and cites challenges from rapid tech change and economic pressure. It mentions Kenneth Starck as ombudsman for The Gazette family and provides contact details.
A satirical piece lampoons the Gore Bush campaign with jokes about kissing, nicknames, and debated formats. It features a hypothetical third candidate and mocks media coverage and public figures, ending with a plug for Dave Barry's campaign and website.
A Chicago Tribune editorial lauds North and South Korea marching with one flag at the Sydney Games while competing separately. It highlights ongoing efforts toward reunification, the Sunshine Policy, U.S. troop deterrence, and talks on family reunions and military confidence measures.
The piece argues the free market cannot fully solve health care needs. It critiques MSAs and association plans for widening coverage gaps, notes Bush and Gore proposals differ in private versus public roles, and cites insurance instability for the uninsured. it concludes government-insured care remains cheaper and essential.
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