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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in North Liberty on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, former Vice President Biden stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Biden falls flat in Iowa caucuses while the left soars

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor February 4, 2020

[Editor’s note: At press time, only unoffical caucus results were available. According to Democratic officials, “inconsistencies” were reported, which delayed the announcement of results.] Do...

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Opinion: Young people must make climate action a political priority

Becca Bright, Columnist February 3, 2020

We must have an environmentalist as our president-elect on Nov. 3. There is no other issue on the progressive agenda that should be pursued with more urgency than climate change. This is both the foundation...

An attendee holds up a sign during the Iowa City Climate Rally held by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., at the Graduate hotel on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Sanders discussed his climate policies, the impact of climate change, the Green New Deal, and the dangers of climate inaction in the government.

Opinion: Joe Rogan endorsing Bernie Sanders isn’t a bad thing

Peyton Downing, Columnist February 3, 2020

Podcasting has become an incredibly influential medium in today’s society. According to Edison Research, more than one in five people who listen to podcasts daily have a lot of influence on public...

Opinion: University of Iowa leaders should promote LGBTQ pride

Opinion: University of Iowa leaders should promote LGBTQ pride

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2020

Against swathes of bright color all over Iowa City — a backdrop filled with rainbow flags draped along various storefronts and passersby donning vibrant apparel — I attended my first Pride the summer...

An Iowa caucus leader speaks to the audience during the caucus on February 1st, 2016. The caucus held supporters of Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and Martin OMalley.

Opinion: New process for Iowa caucuses contradicts their purpose

Kalen McCain, Columnist February 2, 2020

A variety of new rules will be implemented for Iowa’s 2020 caucuses. Among them are more extensive vote reporting and new satellite caucus locations — both are attempts to add transparency and accessibility...

Seashore Hall is pictured on a rainy day on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. The Iowa Board of Regents approved plans to build a $33.5 million facility at the corner of Gilbert St. and Iowa Ave., but the higher than average construction costs are continuously delaying efforts.

Opinion: Science communication lacks much-needed clarity, but it can be improved

Ally Pronina, Columnist January 31, 2020

We’ve all seen headlines claiming something supposedly proven by a new study such as “foot size determines IQ.” As a psychology major, I know this is a third variable effect. Another variable...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Opinion: All University of Iowa students should take an earth science class

Becca Bright, Columnist January 29, 2020

The sciences are not my strength. Sure, astronomy fascinates me, and physics was one of my favorite classes in high school. Even so, I always gave a small groan at the science requirements at the...

U.S. President Donald Trump listens to pastor Paula White during the Announcement of the Guidance on Constitutional Prayer in Public Schools in the the Oval Office at the White House on Jan. 16, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Opinion: Paula White is more than fanatical, she’s dangerous

Riley Moore, Columnist January 29, 2020

“Any hex, any spell, any witchcraft, any spirit of control, any Jezebel, anything the enemy desires through spells, any demonic manipulation, we curse that.” Televangelist Paula White, a White...

President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Opinion: Trump is an accomplished conservative, and deserves to be renominated

Jason O'Day, Columnist January 27, 2020

In a more perfect union, I’d be choosing between the reasonably moderate former Rep. John Delaney, D-Md., and deficit hawk Mark Sanford as the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees. Unfortunately,...

Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during the first annual Finkenauer fish fry at Hawkeye Downs on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer hosted eight presidential candidates for a fish fry focused on jobs and infrastructure.

Opinion: Pete Buttigieg is the best candidate for moderates and in this election

Kalen McCain, Columnist January 27, 2020

The eventual Democratic presidential nominee will signal the party’s strategy for the next four years. Win or lose, the party will spend the next presidential term either digging its heels into a strategy...

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y, exit the stage after a rally at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Sen. Sanders and Rep. Osasio-Cortez spoke on climate change and women’s rights.

Opinion: Bernie Sanders is the candidate to win the future

Peyton Downing, Columnist January 26, 2020

Politics requires compromise. To achieve what needs to be done, both sides must give ground in order for progress to be made. That is what everyone is taught from an early age. Unfortunately, only...

Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. waves to the audience following a town hall event at North Central Junior High School in North Liberty on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Opinion: Senator Elizabeth Warren should be Madam President

Becca Bright, Columnist January 26, 2020

Our country is in the middle of a Senate impeachment trial. My generation has been thrown into chaos with gun violence and college debt. The inevitable destruction stemming from climate change is even...

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