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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A woman of color marches through downtown Iowa City as part of the the Back the Blue protest on Friday, September 25th, 2020. Citizens marched through downtown Iowa City to show solidarity with the local police force and as a counter protest the Black Lives Matter activity that took place over the past few months.

Opinion | ‘Back the Blue’ is an astroturfed façade of support

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist September 29, 2020

Iowa City, how dare you? How could you in good conscience decide to host a rally for police support the same night where a memorial for a victim who is experiencing systemic racism took place? Furthermore,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed initiatives such as tax cuts, mental health funding, and workforce training.

Opinion | Don’t send students back to school

Yujun Cai, Opinions Columnist September 28, 2020

The conflict between the Iowa government and school districts is ramping up once more, with the government ordering school districts to reopen in person despite many districts’ desire to maintain...

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

Opinion | Students need a break

Yassie Buchanan, Opinions Columnist September 28, 2020

The University of Iowa’s decision to cancel spring break has brought up a lot of questions surrounding the disregard for the effects this could have on students' health. 2020 has been a revolutionary...

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Opinion | Don’t burn yourself out

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist September 27, 2020

I have always been one to explore and take advantage of and my options at college. My freshman year course work was evidence in that regard — for good measure, I took classes in kickboxing, psychology,...

Various flags are seen on Monday, October 15, 2018. There are 120 flags being displayed on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

Opinion | Immigration should be easier

Zeina Aboushaar, Opinions Columnist September 27, 2020

The process of acquiring a citizenship in America is an emotional roller coaster and an organizational nightmare, marked by endless paperwork and instructions that are deprived of any actual instructions. After...

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Opinion | COVID-19 doesn’t doom all outdoor adventures

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist September 24, 2020

Every year, once the leaves changed colors and it was cold enough to wear my favorite sweatshirt, my parents took me and my little sister to our local fall getaway, Schuster’s Farm, where we would...

The JHC posts signs announcing bar closure in Iowa City on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. Governor Kim Reynolds announced that bars must close at 5p.m. to help with COVID.

Opinion | Opening bars will create even more problems

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist September 24, 2020

For the past few weeks, COVID-19 cases at the University of Iowa have improved. The 14-day rolling total of positive cases in Johnson County on Sept. 23 was 363, down from 708 a week ago on Sept. 16....

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Opinion | Don’t judge sources from their clips

Yujun Cai, Opinions Columnist September 23, 2020

On Sept. 9, a tweet caught tons of attention from the public, published by @MaryMargOlohan.  The tweet is a clip from the movie “Cuties,” depicting an underaged twerk crew, generating enough outrage...

A memorial for Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen outside the University of Iowa's College of Law building on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Ginsburg passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.

Opinion | Iowa’s Supreme Court is superior to the Federal Court

Adam Engelbrecht, Opinions Columnist September 23, 2020

Last week, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. Sadly, this event means more than simply the loss of a dedicated, trailblazing public servant. It also means that Congress is at war again. Supreme...

Opinion | Court nomination has me scared for my life's future

Opinion | Court nomination has me scared for my life’s future

Peyton Downing, Opinions Columnist September 22, 2020

I am afraid. I am afraid for myself. I am afraid for my friends. And most importantly, I am afraid for every last member of the queer community. On Friday, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg,...

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) speaks about lowering prescription drug prices during the Corridor Business Journal Health Care Summit at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center on Feb. 14.

Editorial | Iowa needs a better ruling on Supreme Court vacancy

DI Editorial Board September 22, 2020

It wasn’t too long ago Iowa’s senior senator, Chuck Grassley, said he wouldn’t consider a Supreme Court nominee in the year leading into an election. He should’ve kept to his 2016 words.  Hypocrisy...

Two pedestrians walk downtown on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Downtown was quiet during the first weekend after spring break as classes have been moved online and the bars closed due to coronavirus.

Opinion | Outdoor activities are essential during the pandemic

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist September 21, 2020

Nature is the gravity constantly pulling my feet out the door. I have a pre-existing condition and continue going outside almost every single day. I also went out to dinner with a friend from high...