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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

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Opinion | Don’t bring us back

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist October 27, 2020

Midterm season at the University of Iowa is over — at least, for most students; I have a class that has projects every three weeks, so it never stops there. Other than finals, the next step for students...

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at the Des Moines International Airport. Thousands of people showed up to hear President Trump speak about his campaign and support Iowa republicans for the upcoming election.

Opinion | Trump is blatantly racist

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist October 26, 2020

I’m going to say it outright: our sitting president is a racist. If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. He has oppressed minorities...

A picture of the supreme court, with the US flag waving in front of the phrase Equal Justice Under Law

Opinion | The Supreme Court hearings were pointless but terrifying

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist October 25, 2020

From Oct. 12-15, I kept up with what was supposed to be an educational experience on the future of our Supreme Court and country. However, to put it bluntly, the time I spent watching the Amy Coney...

Opinion | Let’s start talking about prison reform

Opinion | Let’s start talking about prison reform

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist October 25, 2020

The world has had to make numerous changes to adjust to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of the areas we should be looking into is prison reform. Mass incarceration has been a problem in Iowa...

Customers purchase fresh produce at the Coralville Farmers Market 201 E. 9th St. on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

Opinion | Climate change requires investment in Iowan farmers for sustainable practices

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist October 22, 2020

The Climate Clock in Manhattan Square sparked important conversations across the nation about tackling climate change, such as Iowa City Climate Activists have called out University of Iowa scientists...

Photo Illustration by Jenna Galligan

Opinion | Misinformation on masks is a massive problem

Adam Engelbrecht, Opinions Columnist October 22, 2020

Most Americans know that COVID-19 is real and dangerous. Most Americans think it is unsafe to go to large gatherings without social distancing, or even some small gatherings for that matter. And...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Opinion | Twitch should be political

Peyton Downing, Opinions Editor October 21, 2020

This week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez showed the power that can be leveraged by approaching young voters on their terms. The New Yorker’s tag-team stream with Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was put...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Opinion | Diversity deserves celebration

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist October 20, 2020

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility seem to many people like tedious political correctness. I have recently discovered it has nothing to do with politics. It is everything about caring about others,...

Opinion | Allyship isn’t part-time

Opinion | Allyship isn’t part-time

Zeina Aboushaar, Opinions Columnist October 19, 2020

Performative activism allows people who want to feel like they’re doing something to satisfy their need to be a part of social movements without putting in the effort of actually changing anything. If...

Opinion | Iowan politicians need to focus on healthcare

Opinion | Iowan politicians need to focus on healthcare

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist October 19, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the country, every American has a right to affordable healthcare for themselves and their family. Although medical institutions like University Hospitals...

A Johnson County precinct indicator is seen outside The University of Iowa Visual Arts building on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Counties all across Iowa along with eight other states are participating in the 2020 primary elections. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Voting third party is pointless

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist October 19, 2020

This is it — the moment I talk about politics publicly. I can no longer sit on the sidelines and watch everything unfold without having my own voice heard. Number one: vote. In-person, mail-in,...

Photos of Sen. Chuck Grassley (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan) and Sen. Joni Ernst (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Supreme Court hearings highlight distrust in American politics

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist October 18, 2020

University of Iowa and Drake law schools recently sent a letter to Iowa’s Republican Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley that lay out concerns on why they believe the Supreme Court nomination should...

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