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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

Opposing protestors discuss Iowa's "heartbeat bill" on May 5, 2018.

Neal: Abortion: Can it unite us instead of divide?

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist April 15, 2019

Abortion: One word. Eight Letters. Infinite controversy. When a bill was proposed in the Texas House that could engender the death penalty for women receiving abortions, the nation’s pro-choice and...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., engages with the crowd during her campaign stop at The Airliner on Monday, February 18, 2019. Gillibrand visited Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as she campaigns for the democratic nomination for the 2020 Presidential Election.

Jaimes: UI students should demand more of presidential hopefuls

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist April 15, 2019

In about 300 days, Iowans will gather with their respective political parties and be the first in the nation determine a nominee for the 2020 presidential election. Iowa’s influence on primary elections...

Newby: Solo female travelers can’t be stopped, but they can be safe

Newby: Solo female travelers can’t be stopped, but they can be safe

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist April 15, 2019

Headlines of stories pertaining to female travelers scattering the globe hone heart-wrenching stories of assault, trauma, and even death. And while the stories of those whose travels have been interrupted...

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.

Helton: Trump attacks Iowa with his lies about renewable energy

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist April 14, 2019

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump’s quotes gave his opponents lots of material to work with. “How stupid are the people of Iowa?” was one of the favorite recitations. This was...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

Newby: Missing persons reports persist and cannot go unnoticed

Taylor Newby, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2019

The end of 2017 brought nearly 90,000 active missing-person reports, according to the FBI. And in a 10-day time frame in July 2018, 48 Iowa juveniles had reportedly gone missing. Near the end of the...

Hegde: Safety on transportation services requires more than wearing a seatbelt

Hegde: Safety on transportation services requires more than wearing a seatbelt

Suchaeta Hedge, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2019

A little under two weeks ago, Samantha Josephson, a senior at the University of South Carolina, lost her life after getting into a car that she believed was her Uber ride. Josephson’s death is absolutely...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Tietz: Reynolds’ birth-control bill is a step in the right direction for both parties

Caely Tietz, Opinions Columnist April 11, 2019

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal for over-the-counter birth control passed well beyond the partisan margin in the state Senate on March 27 and will soon head to the state House for a vote. This bill would...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Banerjee: Bipartisanship is important for enfranchising voters

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2019

Senate Republicans on April 4 struck down a proposed constitutional amendment that would have restored voting rights to former felons. The effort to redefine the rights that former felons have has been...

Beto O'Rourke smiles at supporters during his event in the Second Floor Ballroom of the IMU on April 7, 2019. O'Rourke will be running for the Democratic nomination for president.

McComas: Beto O’Rourke emerges as a viable candidate after Iowa City stop

Danielle McComas, Opinions Columnist April 10, 2019

When former Rep. Beto O’Rourke began his speech with a “Go Hawks” on Sunday, it was obvious that the presidential candidate was lively and personable. Of course, it was nice to see a politician express...

From left, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, and Miley Cyrus arrive at the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Neal: ‘Old Town Road’ displays assimilation versus appreciation

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist April 9, 2019

An emerging artist by the moniker of Lil Nas X dropped a track titled “Old Town Road” in 2018 that quickly gained virality. Produced by YoungKio, the beat features a sped-up sample of Nine Inch Nails’...

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Cedar Rapids Early Vote Rally at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The event featured remarks from Iowa Democratic Candidate for Governor Fred Hubbell, Iowa First Congressional District candidate Abby Finkenauer, and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Neal: Biden’s conduct not ill-intended, but not OK

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist April 9, 2019

I have loved Joe Biden since my interest in politics began in middle school. I remember watching former President Obama’s inauguration in January 2009, with then-Vice President Biden right beside him....

Cappel: Why the government shouldn't require vaccines

Cappel: Why the government shouldn’t require vaccines

Alex Cappel, Opinions Columnist April 8, 2019

With the recent outbreak of measles across the United States, there has been a growing call for legislation requiring all children to be vaccinated when they are born. In Iowa, legislation has even been...