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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

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Members of the UISG wait outside the Iowa State Capitol building for the Hawkeye Caucus on April 5, 2016. Hawkeyes Caucus day highlights the University of Iowas accomplishments in Iowa City and around the state once a year at the Capitol building in Des Moines. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Jaimes: Iowa Legislature considers free-speech bill

March 9, 2018
Iowa Senate passes a bill protecting free speech on campus, upsetting many because of fear of discrimination.
President-Elect Donald Trump thanks fans while making his entrance during an event for Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence in Des Moines on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Prall: Trump Leading US Into Trade War

Jacob Prall, [email protected] • March 8, 2018
President Trump’s proposed tariffs will negatively affect the U.S. economy and provoke retaliation from friends and foes alike.
Laursen: Stand-your-ground law must be applied evenly

Laursen: Stand-your-ground law must be applied evenly

March 8, 2018
A recent stand-your-ground case in Iowa has been treated unfairly compared to similar cases.
Shaw: “Incredibles 2”  is going to be a fantastic feminist film

Shaw: “Incredibles 2”  is going to be a fantastic feminist film

Nichole Shaw, [email protected] • March 7, 2018
The release of the Incredibles 2 trailer shows promising representation of feminism in a respectable light.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence look on during a meeting with Congressional leadership including House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) in the Oval Office of the White House Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Lee: Democratic and Republican parties do not act by their platforms

Ella Lee, [email protected] • March 7, 2018
A lack of consistency between party platforms and their actions have made it impossible to define where each party stands.
President Donald Trump signs the so-called "Buy American, Hire American" executive order on April 18, 2017, during a visit to Snap-on Inc. in Kenosha, Wis. The orders clamp down on guest worker visas and require federal agencies to buy more goods and services from U.S. companies and workers. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/TNS)

Elliot: Would trade war affect golf courses?

March 6, 2018
What kind of person feels the need to put the presidential seal on golf course tee markers?
Contraceptives are seen at CVS on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Legislators passed a senate committee outlawing a doctor from performing an abortion after a heartbeat is detected. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Rosario: Iowa fetal-heartbeat bill poses inequitable harm to women’s health care

Isabella Rosario, [email protected] • March 6, 2018
In addition to being possibly unconstitutional, Iowa’s proposed fetal-heartbeat bill presents other unintended potential problems.
President-Elect Donald J. Trump gestures while thanking fans after an event for President-Elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence in Des Moines on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. Trump and Pence are completing a Thank You tour across the country. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Newby: People can make little changes to eliminate human trafficking

March 5, 2018
Human trafficking is more prevalent now than ever, and with millions rallying around the movement for freeing those in bondage, ending this evil is inevitable.
Smith: What are we paying for?

Smith: What are we paying for?

March 5, 2018
UISG recently passed a bill allocating $45,000 for a speaker to come to the First Generation Summit. While the idea of the summit is well-intentioned spending, $45,000 on a speaker to talk to 250 students is not a good use of the student-activities fund.
Mike Fiorille, business partner at Get Loaded, serves a customer at the gun store on June 30, 2016, in Grand Terrace, Calif. State lawmakers on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, gutted a measure that would have limited rifle purchases in the state. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Lee: Private companies rush in where Congress fears to tread

March 2, 2018
Companies disowning the NRA and ending firearm sales is likely as effective as any legislation this government would put in place.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 54th Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 18, 2018. Netanyahu and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif bickered on Sunday at the 54th Munich Security Conference. (Luo Huanhuan/Xinhua/Sipa USA/TNS)

Prall: Israeli corruption case mirrors

March 2, 2018
Strongman authoritarian rule has become more popular in world politics, particulary with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Iowa Medical and Classification Center is seen on Sept. 21, 2017.

Judd: Arizona controversy reflects broken US prison system

March 1, 2018
Prison health care in Arizona is inadequate. But, some Americans are using their power to give a voice to the imprisoned voiceless.
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