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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

Lane: Businesses should be involved in politics

Lane: Businesses should be involved in politics

February 15, 2017

By Joe Lane [email protected] Politics has always been intertwined with business. Wealthy leaders of prominent companies constantly make donations to political campaigns they feel will benefit...

Donald trump speaks to a room of more than a thousy and supporters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Trump was joined by Iowa GOP members Joni Ernst, and Terry Branstad. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale)

Pillard: Laugh through the fear with ‘Saturday Night Live’

February 14, 2017

by Logan Pillard [email protected] “Saturday Night Live” has gone down as one of the most revolutionary television shows in the history of late night. From its first season in 1975, it...

Elliot: Sisyphus again and the boulder of our days

Elliot: Sisyphus again and the boulder of our days

February 14, 2017

By Beau Elliot [email protected] It was well-known during the not-so-recently concluded presidential campaign — which somehow never seems to conclude, actually. It just keeps going on and on...

FILE - In this file photo, Donald Trump speaks to a crowd at the University of Iowa Field house on Tuesday Jan 26, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Jordan Gale, file)

Weigel: Trump leaves his supporters behind

February 13, 2017

By Zach Weigel [email protected] We are only three weeks into President Trump’s administration, yet already he is reneging on many of his campaign promises. In fact, some of the potential...

Armstrong:

Armstrong:

February 13, 2017

While the state has its eyes on the circus in the White House, grave things are afoot in the cornfields of the Midwest. Though a national awareness is paramount in an age of tumultuous political changes,...

Grissel: Iowa Republicans say no to human rights

Grissel: Iowa Republicans say no to human rights

February 10, 2017

By HANNA  GRISSEL [email protected] It’s clear from the immigration ban (now on hold) and President Trump’s overall agenda that he and his cronies attempt to make rules that are racist and...

Editorial: Switch to renewable energy necessary

Editorial: Switch to renewable energy necessary

February 10, 2017

Anew Jobs report from the U.S. Energy Department indicates that solar energy employs more people than coal, natural gas, and oil. In fact, solar energy in the U.S. employs more people than coal, natural...

Weigel: It’s time for  Supreme Court term limits

Weigel: It’s time for  Supreme Court term limits

February 9, 2017

By Zach Weigel [email protected] For those who follow politics closely, you may be familiar with the thought of imposing term limits on politicians. Congressional members must face re-election...

Smith: Out of touch with the real world

Smith: Out of touch with the real world

February 9, 2017

By Wylliam Smith [email protected] Beyoncé is having TWINS. It’s all over the media, and everyone is talking about it. Breaking news, they say: Queen B is not only pregnant, but she’s having...

President Donald Trump's adviser Kellyanne Conway gets ready to go on television outside the White House, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Lane: Kellyanne Conway’s web of lies

February 9, 2017

By Joe Lane [email protected] Earlier this week, in an unprecedented tie-breaking vote by Vice President Mike Pence, Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate as the secretary of the Education Department....

Vice President Mike Pence swears in Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2016, as DeVos' husband Dick DeVos watches. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Soyer: DeVos confirmation a step back

February 8, 2017

By Hannah Soyer [email protected] I attended public schools in the Johnston School District in my hometown of Johnston, Iowa, which is the home of ChildServe, an organization that provides many...

Williams: How the left helped create Trump

Williams: How the left helped create Trump

February 8, 2017

By Dan Williams [email protected] A Trump-like president has been a long time in the making. While the left’s widespread protesting and civil unrest succeeded in getting this country out of an...