Climate Letters by UCS Scientist Urge Action
A series of letters on health effects of climate change advocates thoughtful policy. David Anderson of the Union of Concerned Scientists in Cambridge MASS warns of rising risks and stresses urgent, practical action. Richard Campbell references Cedar Rapids with local implications.
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David Anderson
Climate & Energy Program
Union of Concerned Scientists
Cambridge, Mass
Tom Harris
United States
Harris
Sandy
Intergovernmental Panel On
Heartland Institute
ExxonMobil
Heartland
IPCC
National Academy of Sciences
Letters on care programs and SNAP spark debate
The letter writers argue for ACA implementation and contrast with Tea Party opponents. They condemn Heartland Institute funded climate denial and praise IPCC sources. A second piece laments Abbe Center closures due to funding and criticizes SNAP cuts while noting military and corporate welfare. Residents' loss and calls for protecting vulnerable groups are emphasized.
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Abbe Center
Dee Mosiman Dubuque
SNAP
Toll roads and immigration spark Cedar Rapids letters
Editorials debate tolling Iowa interstates and funding ideas while readers urge studies on user fees. Stan Younce and Gary Walters weigh language learning, immigration policy, and welcoming newcomers as interfaith groups plan Cedar Rapids events.
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The
Gazette
Anderson
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Catherine McAuley Center
Canada
Gary Walters
Justice
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Abuse at Iowa Youth Home and Eldora Training School
A Fort Worth inmate recalls abuse at the Iowa Youth Home and Eldora Training School for Boys in the 1970s. He describes restraints, corporal punishment, and sex abuse by staff and priests, linking childhood trauma to his adult life.
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Iowa
Eldora Training School
Catholic Church
Dubuque
Heartwood Children’s
Cedar Rapids
William Lacey
Fort Worth
Texas
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AL Capr
Ellis Lane
Richard Campbell
Democratic Party
John Boehner
Eric Cantor
Abbe Center For Community Care
Marion
Abbe Care Center
Abbe
Ellis
Ellis Boulevard
Penn Avenue
Eighth Street
Stuart Anderson
Iowa Department of Transportation
Thegazette.com
Editoriail
Thegazette
the Gazette
Third Ave
U.S
UI Breast Imaging Center
Pappajohn
Uihealthcare.org
Iowa River Landing
E. 9Th Street
Coralville
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