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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

Billie Eilish wins for Top Female Artist during the Billboard Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (Andrew Gombert/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Opinion | Stop the shaming, please

Yujun Cai, Opinions Columnist October 28, 2020

Earlier this month, a tweet with a photo of a famous female singer, Billie Eilish, walking on street, commented on the body of her and saying “in 10 months Billie Eilish has developed a mid-30s wine...

Opinion | Down syndrome isn't a death sentence

Opinion | Down syndrome isn’t a death sentence

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist October 28, 2020

Breaking: President Trump is capable of spreading something other than hate.  He gave a whole speech condemning abortion for people with Down syndrome. “During Down Syndrome Awareness Month,...

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 | The reckless Des Moines Rally illustrates Trump’s incompetence on COVID-19

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist October 28, 2020

It still dumbfounds me how some people seem to forget that we are still in a pandemic. Who do I mean by some people? Our president and his supporters. On October 14th, Trump decided to host a rally...

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...