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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

Rosario: Pro-choice harasser, commentators suppress political discourse

Rosario: Pro-choice harasser, commentators suppress political discourse

Isabella Rosario, [email protected] April 23, 2018
The actions of one person should not be extrapolated to reflect the character of an entire group.
Helton: Voter disenfranchisement should be abolished in Iowa

Helton: Voter disenfranchisement should be abolished in Iowa

Elijah Helton, [email protected] April 22, 2018
A criminal record shouldn’t lead to taxation without representation, so let felons who did their time vote.
The tomb of Fidel Castro at the Cemeterio Santa Ifigenia in Santiago de Cuba on December 4, 2016. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

Jaimes: The danger of “a means to and end”

April 18, 2018
As pictures of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro become normalized enough to plaster photos to a window of Macbride Hall, it is evident that society is idolizing dictators as means of promoting a political philosophy.
Protesters gather during the Women's March on January 20, 2018. Protesters gathered at the Ped Mall listen to speakers and march for female empowerment. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Newby: Motherhood as means of momentum in political office

Taylor Newby, [email protected] April 18, 2018
The increase of women in politics marks the increase of mothers in politics, and their grit, passion, and intention is astounding.
Smith: Why the Backpage is needed

Smith: Why the Backpage is needed

William Smith, [email protected] April 17, 2018
Recently, the website called Backpage.com was forcibly closed down. Many of the sex workers affected say doing this encourages human trafficking by taking away their independence.
(The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Lee: Iowa city should put its best image forth for RAGBRAI

Ella Lee, [email protected] April 17, 2018
In light of the RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Iowa City, construction on the Ped Mall should be halted to provide the best portrayal of the town.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and Indiana Pacers' Cory Joseph go after a fourth quarter lose ball in an Eastern Conference first round game on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs lost the game, 98-80. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS)

Ruden: Pacers are one of the most underrated teams in NBA

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 16, 2018
Why do people sleep on the Pacers so much? The world may never know.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2018.

Laursen: The average college student knows more about Facebook than some members of Congress

Lucee Laursen, [email protected] April 16, 2018
Last week, Congress flooded Mark Zuckerberg with questions. It is clear many members of Congress do not actually understand even elementary aspects of Facebook, yet these men and women will decide whether to regulate social media.
Military Police keep watch near the Mexico border as President Donald Trump takes a tour of the border wall prototypes near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego County, Calif., on March 13, 2018. (K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

Elliot: The existence of Winnie the Pooh

April 16, 2018
In the throes of this country’s immigration debate and mud-pie contest, Americans overlook the threat of illegal immigrants from a heretofore unmentioned sources.
An attendee listens during the League of Women Voters Legislative Forum at the Iowa City Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The event covered budget costs for transportation and education in different Iowa settings. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Guest Opinion: Iowa’s GOP legislators must despise public education

April 15, 2018
Voucher programs and other private education measures will harm public schools even more than the Legislature already has.
UI senior Spencer Smith writes on a board for the Freedom of Speech protest put on by Young Americans for Liberty group on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. The student-run group allowed anyone to write whatever they wanted on the board.

Rosario: Campus free speech controversy is oversimplified

Isabella Rosario, [email protected] April 15, 2018
While some statistics on campus free speech may be alarming, a deeper look shows the First Amendment is not under siege.
President Donald Trump speaks at an event titled  "Generation Next: A White House Forum" in the South Court Auditorium on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: If we’re going to war in Syria, we should accept refugees from Syria

Elijah Helton, [email protected] April 15, 2018

“From this moment on, it’s going to be America first. Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs, will be made to benefit American workers and American families.” This...