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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

U.S. needs different approach to training soldiers

U.S. needs different approach to training soldiers

October 5, 2015

Last week, Taliban forces surrounded a city in northern Afghanistan, setting into motion a tactic that had long been planned. They took over the city, Kunduz, and set the stage for a fierce back and forth...

U.S. and China form surprising bond over climate change

U.S. and China form surprising bond over climate change

October 1, 2015

This past week marked the first state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States. The president of the second largest economy in the world accomplished a lot during his weeklong visit;...

We can’t leave mental health up to the pharmaceutical industry

We can’t leave mental health up to the pharmaceutical industry

September 30, 2015

After the high-profile pharmaceutical takeover of a lifesaving drug to prevent parasitic infection in children and AIDS patients by Martin Shkreli, when his firm Turing Pharmaceuticals overhauled the price...

Former member of the NSA, Edward Snowden joined Ray McGovern and Coleen Rowley during a lecture about government transparency and the fourth amendment. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Can we keep government accountable in the post-Snowden age?

September 29, 2015

During his live-streamed lecture Monday night, Edward Snowden highlighted numerous failings in the present implementation of the social contract between the governing forces of the United States and the...

Congressional Republicans should govern, not perform

Congressional Republicans should govern, not perform

September 28, 2015

It’s that time of year again, when congressional Democrats and Republicans face off in a battle royale over the operation of the U.S. government. No other major power in the world encounters this tradition...

Remove Syria’s dictator from power

Remove Syria’s dictator from power

September 28, 2015

On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. journalists that he considered America’s support for rebel forces in Syria to be illegal and said they were leaving to join ISIS. Putin is (not coincidentally)...

Immigration crisis an international issue

Immigration crisis an international issue

September 25, 2015

To tackle the crisis of immigration in the European Union, the notion of physical borders between countries as the baseline of separating identities and communities needs to be set aside. Immigration is...

Take diversity into account

Take diversity into account

September 23, 2015

Universities serve as bastions of learning and culture in a society. While predictability and stagnation slow these causes, diversity can further both objectives. The University of Iowa is doing a pretty...

Striving for the greater good

Striving for the greater good

September 21, 2015

Pope Francis will visit the United States today through Sept. 27, making appearances in Washington, D.C, New York City, and Philadelphia. This visit comes on the heels of the pope’s visit to Cuba, where,...

FILE - UI senior Spencer Smith writes on a board for the Freedom of Speech protest put on by Young Americans for Liberty group on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015.

Maintain free speech on campus

September 21, 2015

Last week, the University of Iowa Alpha Phi sorority chapter was suspended by the university. The interim ruling, handed down after a video showing members of the sorority engaging in a song of questionable...

Flipping the script on climate change

Flipping the script on climate change

September 18, 2015

In an unexpected break from the usual script of climate-change denial, an estimated 10 Republican members of the House of Representatives plan to sign a resolution acknowledging the effect human activity...

Mixed news for the UI’s national standing

Mixed news for the UI’s national standing

September 16, 2015

According to a new release of college and university rankings, the University of Iowa has tumbled in three distinguishing categories: schools for veterans, public universities, and overall ranking. U.S....