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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

Students shoot hoops on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. UISG hosted tables where students could register to vote.

Jaimes: UISG recognizes the need for intellectual diversity. Others should as well.

Marina Jaimes, Opinions Columnist January 26, 2019

Last week, the University of Iowa Student Government revealed the outcome of demographic assessments done on its members based on their colleges and ideologies. As a very vocal conservative student at...

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Neal: When masculinity becomes toxic

Noah Neal, Opinions Columnist January 24, 2019

Opening on shots of men looking at a mirror, seemingly reflecting on who they are, Gillette’s short film “We Believe: The Best a Man Can Be” forces men to do just that: take a look at themselves,...

Hundreds march to College Green Park on June 30, 2018 to protest recent immigration policies that have resulted in children being separated from their parents at the border. (Sara Avalos/The Daily Iowan)

Elliot: The Grinch who stole the border

Beau Elliot, Columnist January 24, 2019

Doc: What about ice? Yea or nay, or just leave it in the drink? Dear Ice Person Goeth: You talking sidewalk ice? Because we detest — no, abhor — sidewalk ice. So does our snow shovel, apparently,...

President Donald Trump attends a rally on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn.

Neal: Respecting Republicans while resisting Trump

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist January 24, 2019

As a registered Democrat and self-proclaimed liberal, I’m not surprised that my disapproval of President Donald Trump’s role in the White House is unequivocally assumed. I commonly hear that we “snowflake”...

The U.S. Capitol is seen on March 13, 2018.

Guest Opinion: This must be the health care congress

January 24, 2019

By Iowa Rep. Liz Bennett, D-Cedar Rapids Just days after the new 116th Congress began, Republicans’ efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been on full...

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Kumar: Steve King, your time is up

Michelle Kumar, Opinions Columnist January 23, 2019

The 116th Congress has offered us some of the most talked-about stories in the past couple of months. Iowa politics and politicians aren’t often in headlines unless it’s caucus season. However, thanks...

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Shaw: Violence in Puerto Rico must not go unnoticed

Nichole Shaw, Opinions Columnist January 23, 2019

Violence is rampaging throughout Puerto Rico, and nobody in the United States is paying much attention. Instead, the U.S. is focused on building a wall to attempt to decrease drug trafficking and to...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Helton: Is bipartisanship really on the table for the Iowa General Assembly?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist January 22, 2019

After last November’s midterm elections, many concluded that Iowa was back to its old status as a purple state following a period of deep red victories, and there’s some evidence for that take. Democrats...

Guest Opinion: Tampon drives benefit more than cis women

Guest Opinion: Tampon drives benefit more than cis women

January 22, 2019

The University of Iowa Campus Activities Board was set to host an event Jan. 18 called “Read Her Lips: What Does Feminism Mean to You?” — but it was postponed because of the ice and snow. As a 22-year-old...

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