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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

Editorial: When genocide is indeed genocide

Editorial: When genocide is indeed genocide

June 26, 2016

During his weekend trip to Armenia, Pope Francis seems to have learned that there is a time and a place for euphemisms when using the term “genocide” to describe the mass killing of nearly 1.5 million...

Editorial: Where are the plans to fight a possible coming recession?

Editorial: Where are the plans to fight a possible coming recession?

June 23, 2016

A CNN Money article from late last week said there is a high likelihood of a recession occurring during the next presidency. In fact, there is indication that it may occur in the first two years of that...

Editorial: Gun control proposals fail

Editorial: Gun control proposals fail

June 22, 2016

With the recent events in Orlando and the Supreme Court potentially weighing in on the issue of gun control, it might have appeared as though meaningful gun-control reform was on the horizon. However,...

Editorial: Supreme Court may take up case involving two states’ bans on assault weapons

Editorial: Supreme Court may take up case involving two states’ bans on assault weapons

June 20, 2016

The Supreme Court is on the verge of potentially beginning the process of ruling on states’ assault-weapon bans, which would be the first time in six years the court has ruled on a major gun-control...

U.S. Army Sgt. Ashley Hort keeps her weapon at the ready as she provides security for her fellow soldiers during a raid in Al Haswah, Iraq, on March 21, 2007.  Hort is a team sergeant with the 127th Military Police Company deployed from Hanau, Germany. DoD photo by Spc. Olanrewaju Akinwunmi, U.S. Army.  (Released)

Editorial: A new look at shell shock

June 16, 2016

For nearly two decades now, the wars in the Middle East have created a generation of veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But as a new feature piece from the New York Times outlines,...

Editorial: The slippery slope of censorship under Trump

Editorial: The slippery slope of censorship under Trump

June 15, 2016

On Monday, the Washington Post was added to the list of news outlets denied press access to GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s campaign events. The drastic action is seemingly in response to an...

Students and faculty members listen to Dr. Derrick Williams speak about sexual assault in the 2nd floor ballroom at the IMU on April 19, 2016. The "It's On Us" pledge is a personal commitment to be part of the solution to end sexual assault. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Editorial: Don’t blame it on alcohol

June 14, 2016

Rape culture on the grounds of colleges and universities has been, and will more than likely continue to be, a pervasive issue, and more than anything, it must be recognized that contributing factors should...

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SAN DIEGO  (Feb. 17, 2009) The Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Blood Bank confirms the blood type of each blood product donated to ensure patients receive the correct specimen. This protects the patients from potentially serious reactions. All blood products in the NMCSD Blood Bank are screened for diseases. Blood type is confirmed before being stored, shipped, or used in patients. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Berenguer/Released)

There is no bad blood in an emergency

June 13, 2016

When waking up to unprecedented bloodshed such as the tragic shooting that left 50 people dead and 53 injured at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday night, the questions come hard and fast....

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Editorial: Keeping police accountable through settlements

May 12, 2016

When police are guilty of unwarranted violence, financial incentive often becomes the fail-safe remedy for an absence of moral accountability, and it could very well be the solution to the problem of enforcing...

Then-U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst delivers a speech at the Johnson County Republican headquarters in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.

Leave Ernst out of Trump’s VP shortlist

May 11, 2016

Donald Trump is a busy man. Jet-setting from rally to rally, he has an army of aides and advisers fielding questions and requests. Earlier in the week, ex-GOP candidate Ben Carson remarks suggesting that...

Donald Trump warns a reporter of his cameras proximity to the ceiling of the inside of his plane at DSM international airport on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Trump arguably regretted his decision to invite members of the media on his plane after a tripod fell onto a table, causing the real estate mogul a bit of distress. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Trump: presumptive nominee with First Amendment problem

May 10, 2016

The Constitution of the United States of America is arguably the most important document in modern history. In fact, it may be the most important piece of writing of any kind. Moreover, the First Amendment...

The Board of Regents sits in a meeting at the IMU on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015. Protestors entered the meeting and presented a petition for all members of the Board of Regents to resign. (The Daily Iowan/Mikaela Parrick)

Editorial: A new regent; no apparent change

May 9, 2016

On May 6, Gov. Terry Branstad appointed Mike Richards to the state Board of Regents, filling the seat left empty by Mary Andringa after her resignation. Her resignation has brought forth allegations...