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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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The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights office is seen in the Jefferson Building in Iowa City on Oct. 14, 2022

Opinion | Why we need to offer the displaced legal assistance

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Contributor November 8, 2022

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Over a year ago,...

Rachel Young, an associate professor and director of undergraduate studies, works with a group of students in her class in the Adler Journalism building on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Opinion | Showing gratitude: A thank you to educators

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Columnist November 8, 2022

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Across the country,...

Opinion | Why Iowa City needs Amtrak

Opinion | Why Iowa City needs Amtrak

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist November 7, 2022

The Iowa City City Council recently agreed to purchase three properties near the city’s railyard to provide space for a proposed Amtrak route — the country’s largest passenger rail operator —...

An attendee holds up a sign during a march for abortion rights in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Opinions Blog | What we’re voting for

November 6, 2022

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor Climate Change I voted for the first time this year. The most important issue to me is addressing the climate crisis. Other issues are important, but I think...

Executive Director of Public Space One John Engelbrecht poses for a photo in front of the mural outside of Public Space One North Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Keep traditions alive, save the environment

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist November 6, 2022

The cost of lawn care is killing the planet. During homecoming week, the University of Iowa maintenance made campus look pristine with clean cut grass and raked leaves. It is important for the...

Opinion | Vote Independent, vote for a multi-party system

Opinion | Vote Independent, vote for a multi-party system

Luke Krchak, Opinions Contributor November 3, 2022

The political environment in the U.S. is so polarized, where members of one party may never vote for members of the other party. Politics needs to move past power and focus on improving the lives...

Opinion | The best study method is self-care

Opinion | The best study method is self-care

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist November 2, 2022

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Believe it or not,...

A COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot of UI Urgent Care in Coralville
on Dec. 10, 2021.

Opinion | Showing gratitude: giving thanks for health care workers

Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor November 1, 2022

The COVD-19 pandemic has touched, affected, and taken the lives of people across the world. I am fortunate to have not personally experienced the devasting repercussions of COVID-19. In fact, I consider...

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks in a Daily Iowan interview at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Opinion | We need term limits

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist November 1, 2022

Congress is old. The current Congress is one of the oldest in history, and it does not reflect U.S. voters. We need term limits and more youth participation in the political process to make...

Opinion | The importance of gun safety

Opinion | The importance of gun safety

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Contributor October 30, 2022

Let’s talk about gun control. Iowa Amendment 1 appears on the ballot this year. This term, it is crucial to keep in mind that this vote can mean the difference between life and death. Before...

President Joe Biden speaks during a visit at the POET Bioprocessing ethanol plant in Menlo, Iowa, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Opinion | Progressive policy would save Democrats

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist October 27, 2022

The Democratic party’s weakness has become evident to American voters, and the 2022 midterm elections are likely going to reflect that. According to FiveThirtyEight, while the Senate is in a dead...

The Black Angel is seen on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Iowa City.

Opinion | Respect for local graves should continue during Spooky Season

Yasmina Sahir, Opinions Columnist October 23, 2022

The legacy of Iowa City’s Black Angel isn’t a new topic in Iowa lore. With the leaves changing colors, the release of “Hocus Pocus 2,” and the hustle of midterms, traditions can be comforting...