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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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Weigel: Why the Supreme Court’s blow to unions matters

Weigel: Why the Supreme Court’s blow to unions matters

Zach Weigel, [email protected] July 2, 2018

Another week, another Supreme Court case that deserves our attention. In Janus v. AFSCME, the court levied a 5-4 decision in favor of Janus, an Illinoisan suing the public union he was forced to join...

Congressman Steve King speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition in Des Moines on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition is a dedicated to educating the public and training Christians for effective political action. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Column: Rep. Steve King retweets Nazi sympathizer, Iowa GOP unconcerned

July 1, 2018

Rep. Steve King’s long history of bigoted statements has not delivered real political consequences. Isabella Rosario and Lucee Laursen [email protected] and [email protected] Rep. Steve...

Shaw: Medicaid takes a bite out of patients’ health

Shaw: Medicaid takes a bite out of patients’ health

Nichole Shaw, [email protected] July 1, 2018

Braces are tricky. Some people want them to simply make their teeth look better for pictures and overall improved self-confidence — a smile says a lot about a person. Others need braces because without...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2019.

Weigel: Education funding windfall? How new sales-tax revenue could be used

Zach Weigel, [email protected] June 27, 2018

Zach Weigel [email protected] Aside from planning for Fourth of July festivities, the end of June also marks the end of the Supreme Court’s term, and a recent decision by the court could prove...

Students play with therapy dogs on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016. The finals week event was sponsored by UI Paws, a student organization which promotes animal welfare. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Woods: Animals support our community’s health

Caroline Woods, [email protected] June 27, 2018

There’s been a fair amount of buzz out there about what constitutes service dogs, emotional-support animals, and therapy animals. These animals can help us be healthier both individually and as a...

Jaimes: Immigration debate is worth honest arguments

Jaimes: Immigration debate is worth honest arguments

Marina Jaimes, [email protected] June 26, 2018

A recent CNN panel discussing the Time cover, “Welcome to America,” which displayed a young girl crying looking up at President Trump, gave an honest and concise breakdown of what is going on in...

XXXTentacion performs during the second day of the Rolling Loud Festival in downtown Miami on Saturday, May 6, 2017. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS)

Leonard: Can we separate artists’ work from their poor actions?

Braxton Leonard, [email protected] June 26, 2018

Over the course of the last year in America, dozens of celebrities and public figures have met scrutiny, legal charges, and even unemployment because of their actions both in and outside of their privileged...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks into his headset during a timeout in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, November 28, 2014. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: In defense of Ferentz and football

Adam Hensley, [email protected] June 25, 2018

On June 25, a Daily Iowan columnist wrote an opinion piece on how Hawkeye fans need to demand more from the football program, specifically out of head coach Kirk Ferentz. The piece concluded that...

Press Secretary Sarah Sanders briefs reporters and takes questions at the White House during the daily press briefing on June 25, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Elliot: Full fib ahead, reality, such as you are

June 25, 2018

Reality used to bite, but now it just gums along. Beau Elliot [email protected] So I see that, out there in the “real world,” the hot take du jour is some somebody getting herself 86’d from...

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Shaw: Johnson County’s ‘Ban the Box’ law was exemplary; others should follow suit

June 25, 2018

Johnson County recently voted to ‘Ban the Box,’ and other counties should follow suit in providing ex-criminals the chance to re-enter society and the workplace after serving their time in prison and...

Parkland student Emma González listens during the panel at the March For Our Lives event in Marion, Iowa on June. 21, 2018. (Gage Miskimen/The Daily Iowan)

Laursen: Activists fight for change while politicians garner votes

June 25, 2018

While politicians hold the power in enacting gun reform, activists are the lifeblood behind the movement itself. Activists will force hyper-polarized politicians to set aside their difference to make a...

Shirtless Iowa fans cheer during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.  (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Wooden: Hawkeye fans need to demand more

Iowa Nice and its fans are detriments to the Hawkeye football program. Hawkeye fans get excited when Iowa beats a team such as Boston College even though it has 7-6 record. Yes, fans should be excited...