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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

Weigel: Grassroots spur pro-grass movement, but not in Iowa

Weigel: Grassroots spur pro-grass movement, but not in Iowa

November 15, 2016

By Zach Weigel [email protected] Election Day has come and passed, yet people are still chiefly concerned with Trump’s improbable triumph. But, there are other results that warrant discussion....

Protesters demonstrate in the intersection of Clinton Street and Iowa Avenue while disrupting traffic on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Community members carried signs and participated in chants against President-elect Donald Trump. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Soyer: We cannot become desensitized

November 15, 2016

By Hanna Soyer [email protected] Since Election Day, I’ve heard and read of far too many instances involving threats and bigotry toward marginalized communities.  A friend is part of the LGBTQ...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to a crowd gathered in the Field House on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. . Trump made a stop in Iowa City to persuade people to caucus for him next week. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Elliot: Trumpire strikes back

November 15, 2016

By Beau Elliot [email protected] So the election is over, and the Trumpster is president-elect. Predictable, that in this weird beyond weird election season, we’d wind up taking up residence in...

Thompson: Travel smart, travel healthy

Thompson: Travel smart, travel healthy

November 14, 2016

By Helaina Thompson [email protected] When traveling internationally, you’re bound to get some sort of sickness from the food. But there are ways to avoid this. For example, in southern India,...

 Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Medithi: Standing firm after the election

November 14, 2016

Vivian Medithi [email protected] On Nov. 8, I and various members of The Daily Iowan staff live-blogged the presidential election. Like most, we generally expected a victory for Hillary Clinton....

Fernandez: U.S. private prisons safe under Trump

Fernandez: U.S. private prisons safe under Trump

November 14, 2016

By Rebecca Fernandez [email protected] On the morning after the land of the free elected her new leader, private prison stocks surged up to 40 percent. In the dungeonesque basement of the home...

Daily Iowan staffers work in the newsroom on Election night, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Solidarity through communication

November 11, 2016

By Lily Abromeit and Grace Pateras [email protected] As editors of our campus newspaper, who preside over an organization that prides itself on representing our entire audience, it remains our job...

Grissel: An eye for an eye

Grissel: An eye for an eye

November 11, 2016

By Hanna grissel [email protected] On Election Day, a few states made decisions regarding capital punishment. Nebraska overwhelmingly voted in favor of bringing back the death penalty. California...

Lane: Trump dangerous for the world, and the planet

Lane: Trump dangerous for the world, and the planet

November 11, 2016

By Joe Lane [email protected] Donald Trump is officially the next president of the United States of America. As made evident by the recent writings of the Daily Iowan Editorial Board, people certainly...

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)

Weigel: Resentment of political class

November 10, 2016

By Zach Weigel [email protected] The election is finally over, and many of us are still grappling with the surprising results. Nonetheless, regardless of whether you are shaking your head, jumping...

Van Kirk: ‘Puppets of elites’ rule here & in China

Van Kirk: ‘Puppets of elites’ rule here & in China

November 10, 2016

By Emily Van Kirk [email protected] In mid-October, the New York Times published an article titled “For China’s Leaders, U.S. Election Scandals Make the Case for One-Party Rule.” It claimed...

Medithi: Blind leading the colorblind

Medithi: Blind leading the colorblind

November 9, 2016

By Vivian Medithi [email protected] Iowa City is engaged in a manhunt. After the retirement of former Police Chief Sam Hargadine in June, our city is on the lookout for a replacement. After creating...