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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
Rep. Ralph Norman on Monday continued defending himself from criticism for removing his handgun from his blazer jacket and placing it on the table at a "coffee with constituents" event in South Carolina on Friday. (U.S. House Office of Photography/Wikimedia Commons)

Shaw: South Carolina representative’s notions on gun safety are mind-boggling

Nichole Shaw, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., pulled out a loaded gun at a coffee shop in a meeting with his constituents. This was inappropriate.
Everything is quiet along 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles, Calif. prior to the sweeps by Los Angeles police officers and sanitation workers who were clearing out the homeless and their belongings, then power washing the sidewalks and gutters, on April 18, 2016. (Mark Boster/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Lee: Extreme poverty will never end without help from the top one percent

Ella Lee, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
The world’s billionaires are not in the habit of giving charitable donations, but without them, poverty is inevitable and inequality will persist.
A demonstrator holds her sign during the Womens March on January 20, 2018. Hundreds gathered on the Ped Mall to listen to speakers and march for womens rights. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Jaimes: Where does hate have a home?

Marina Jaimes, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
An experience at church recently made me reflect on problematic messages about diversity.
Smith: Not my type

Smith: Not my type

Wylliam Smith, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
Basing who you like on ‘your type’ of person runs the risk of fetishizing that ‘type’ of person.This turns individuals into sexual fantasies rather than human beings and can have damaging effects on a person’s mental state.
A demonstrator holds her sign during the Womens March on January 20, 2018. Hundreds gathered on the Ped Mall to listen to speakers and march for womens rights. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Laursen: Feminism is not synonymous with Democrats

Lucee Laursen, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
Feminism is a unique philosophy that binds all women together. Recently, feminism has become partisan — the opposite of its intended effect on women.
Lorenzo Elion attempts to tag a runner at 3rd base during Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: NCAA baseball should start later because of weather

April 10, 2018
Baseball and snow doesn’t make sense, and neither does starting the season in February.
The U.S. Capitol Building. A Senate health panel on Wednesday released a discussion draft intended to curb opioid addiction. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Elliot: Your Legislature at work (don’t look)

April 10, 2018
Some misguided souls believe the Iowa Legislature is boring. Hah. Boring like a jigsaw, and your fingers are on the board.
Newby: Listening to sad music can improve mood

Newby: Listening to sad music can improve mood

Taylor Newby, [email protected] • April 10, 2018
‘The music we listen to has the power to reinforce us in mood as well as move us forward in daily, or not-so-daily, experiences with positive momentum.’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the Ludovika Campus of the National University of Public Service in Budapest, Hungary on April 4, 2018. Orban was on course Sunday to claim a third consecutive term. (Attila Volgyi/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS)

Prall: Autocracy on the rise

April 9, 2018
A disturbing trend towards autocracy is stretching from Eastern Europe to the United States.
Workers assemble the Forte sedan on the floor of a Kia plant in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, which began production in May. (Natalie Kitroeff/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Kumar: Why NAFTA should be renegotiated

Michelle Kumar, [email protected] • April 5, 2018
NAFTA should be renegotiated, and if the president looks beyond America-first policies, he may be able to alleviate illegal immigration as well.
An unidentified Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation officer reviews forms at the the Pacific Enforcement Response Center in Laguna Niguel, Calif., in an April 26, 2017, file image. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Judd: ICE ends policy of releasing women on the basis that they are pregnant

Constance Judd, [email protected] • April 5, 2018
Under new policy under the Trump administration, ICE ceases releasing pregnant women from detention facilities despite poor medical care.
Jaimes: State auditor candidate sells campaign by highlighting political views and inexperience

Jaimes: State auditor candidate sells campaign by highlighting political views and inexperience

April 5, 2018
The Democratic candidate for state auditor fails to represent his candidacy in a positive light, misunderstanding the purpose of the position.
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