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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

Democrat Fred Hubbell (left) and current Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds are running for Iowa governor.

Jaimes: Money can buy most things, just not the Governor’s seat

Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist November 26, 2018

Election season has come to an end, leaving Iowa with a mix of Democrats and Republicans holding offices in state and federal races. Although a 2014 study from United Republic showed that 91 percent of...

A collection of comic books is seen in Daydream Comics on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.

Yerington: Comic books are sophisticated literature

Austin J. Yerington, Opinion Columnist November 26, 2018

As a longtime comic book reader, I was always faced with the consistent remarks of, “comics are for kids,” or “comics are for those who can’t read ‘REAL’ books.” These negative comments hurt...

Televison reporters prepare to go live as polls close at 9 p.m. during a watch party for Democratic candidate for Iowa’s first congressional district Abby Finkenauer at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque Iowa on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018.

Helton: Two big problems in election night coverage and how to fix them

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist November 25, 2018

If you watched any portion of an Election Night program on TV, you have an idea of what the programs look like. No matter the channel, there is a results ticker on the bottom of the screen and some anchors...

On display at Perrys Gun Shop in Wendell, North Carolina, an AR-15 assault rifle manufactured by Core15 Rifle Systems. The weapon costs $2,384 and features an EoTech optical sighting system and a 30-round magazine capacity. (Chuck Liddy/Raleigh News & Observer/MCT)

Weigel: Sizing up gun reform post-midterms

Zach Weigel, Opinion Columnist November 25, 2018

While the First Amendment of the Constitution — which lays out the five fundamental freedoms of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press — has been chipped away throughout our nation’s history,...

Voters wait to vote at the University of Iowa Library.

Kumar: Thankful for voter turnout

Michelle Kumar, Opinion Columnist November 15, 2018

2018 has dragged on for what feels like much longer than necessary, but it’s finally November, and the year is winding down. Typically, around this time of year, many of us gather around with those we...

Cartoon: Changing history

Cartoon: Changing history

A.J. Bouland, Opinion Columnist November 15, 2018

Cartoon: Dousing the fire

Cartoon: Dousing the fire

Braedyn Dochterman, Cartoonist November 15, 2018

Democratic candidate for Iowa’s first congressional district Abby Finkenauer is greeted by supporters during a watch party at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque, Iowa on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018. Finkenauer defeated incumbent Republican Rod Blum and, along with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14, becomes one of the first women under 30 elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Jaimes: Two women made history Nov. 6; only one received national attention for it.

Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist November 14, 2018

On Nov. 6, both Abby Finkenauer of Iowa and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York made history by becoming two of the youngest women to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. At 29 years old,...

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