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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

American Flags are shown on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Opinion | Nationalism is the death of patriotism

Samuel O’Connor, Opinions Columnist July 12, 2021

There are those who believe that loving one’s country is inherently nationalistic, and there are those who think that their nationalistic ideologies are nothing more than righteous patriotism. There...

Young military man talking to healthcare worker who is visiting him at home.

Opinion | Recent mental health acts are the non-partisan reform veterans need and deserve

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist July 12, 2021

America is politically divided now more than ever, but at least we can still come together as a country in agreeing the brave men and women who risked their lives for our freedom deserve better mental...

Opinion | Climate change is an imminent problem, but we can fix it with local solutions

Opinion | Climate change is an imminent problem, but we can fix it with local solutions

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist July 11, 2021

As summers get hotter, it seems like we are reaching a point of no return in the fight against climate change. However, we can still continue to fight by instilling change at the local level. Change...

Computer Hacker Theft Hacking Security Padlock

Opinion | Cybersecurity needs to be a priority for Iowa

Peter Anders, Opinions Columnist July 7, 2021

Hacking is an unfortunate commonality in our connected online society. Every other week, it seems as though another high-value database or critical bit of infrastructure is being hacked. The University...

Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening.

Opinion | Gov. Kim Reynolds’ immigration policy ignores humanitarian crisis

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor July 7, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ immigration policy is stemming from a lack of empathy and understanding of the humanitarian crisis happening in Central America and at the southern border. Recently, Reynolds...

Student, Kyleigh Harm, receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Opinion | Iowa’s universities should require the COVID-19 vaccine

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Colmunist July 6, 2021

As the pandemic continues on with the spread of the new Delta variant, Iowa’s regent universities should require the vaccine. Of course, there should be exceptions in cases where it is a danger,...

Opinion | Service workers are people too

Opinion | Service workers are people too

Sophia Meador, Opinions Columnist July 6, 2021

In the early days of the pandemic, the service industry faced a major halt as businesses and restaurants had to close or limit services because of safety precautions. Workers had to survive without...

Opinion | Iowa’s hiring headaches, explained

Opinion | Iowa’s hiring headaches, explained

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist July 5, 2021

Iowa employers are having an increasingly hard time finding workers, and politicians are having a hard time explaining why. Gov. Kim Reynolds is scapegoating the extra unemployment insurance boost...

A student studies on the Pentacrest at the University of Iowa on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Opinion | I found a home in Iowa City. That’s why I chose to become a Hawkeye.

Luke Krchak, Opinions Columnist July 5, 2021

A writer was born 18 years ago here in Iowa City, Iowa. He did not yet to know of the journey ahead of him. That writer is me. Growing up in Iowa City has been one of my life's greatest joys. One...

The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Opinion | Tuition increases aren’t the answer

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Editor June 30, 2021

Among the anticipation for Big 10 sporting events and live performances at Hancher Auditorium also comes the unfortunate tuition hike for Hawkeye students. The state Board of Regents proposed a...

Gov. Kim Reynolds prepares for the State of the State Address within the house chambers of the Iowa State Capitol Building on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Tuesday marks the second day of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, in which Gov. Reynolds will give her address in the evening.

Opinion | Increased qualified immunity is a danger to society

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Colmunist June 29, 2021

Qualified immunity has a long history of perpetuating racism within the judicial system, and now Iowa’s government is adding fuel to the fire with the issue. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the “Back...

Opinion | Tourism is good, but sustainable tourism is better

Opinion | Tourism is good, but sustainable tourism is better

Samuel O’Connor, Opinions Columnist June 29, 2021

I was in Olympic National Park, walking the short, wet distance from our tent to the garbage drop-off, when I started thinking about sustainable tourism last month. The bear-proof dumpster is a...