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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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Nadler: Iowa and Israel — friends with (economic) benefits

Nadler: Iowa and Israel — friends with (economic) benefits

Zohar Nadler, Opinions Columnist January 13, 2019

It is with surprise but without question that Iowa and Israel have become good friends to each other. That a state in the Midwest of the U.S. and a small Middle Eastern country would find commonalities...

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) shakes hands with an attendee at a rally at Old Brick in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Iowa is getting crowded fast. Can Kamala Harris stand out?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist January 13, 2019

Most of us have spent our winter break relaxing, visiting family, and drinking hot chocolate. But most of us aren’t running for president of the United States. Over the break, Democrats from all over...

Engineer Steve Cable discusses the functions of the new Lincoln MKZ at The National Advanced Driving Simulator on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. The researchers are creating new softwares to enhance autonomous features in Tesla and Lincoln MKZ. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Mahoney: Autonomous cars can be scary, but they don’t have to be

Collen Mahoney, Opinions Columnist December 12, 2018

We’ve all probably seen it plenty of times: a rear-end accident, a fender bender, or negligent driver. In fact, rear-end, front-end accidents are some of the most commonly recorded. But as new technologies...

Chadwick Boseman in the film, "Black Panther." (Matt Kennedy/Marvel Studios)

Banerjee: No, movies don’t suck now

Anna Banerjee, Opinions Columnist December 12, 2018

When announced Dec. 6, the nominations for the 2019 Golden Globes were met with a good range of opinions. Many were thrilled to hear that their favorite movies, such as Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther,...

Cartoon: Based on a true story

Cartoon: Based on a true story

A.J. Boulund, Cartoonist December 11, 2018

Johnson County supervisor candidates Royceann Porter and Phil Hemingway debate in a forum at City Hall on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The election will be held on December 18, 2018.

Jaimes: Porter unfit to represent Johnson County

Marina Jaimes, Opinion Columnist December 11, 2018

“Oh no, I’m not going to make a pledge like that. Absolutely not,” declared Royceann Porter as she proudly answered the question “Do you pledge to vote against any raise in salary for supervisors...

Elliot: Heckishness reigns and a man of the soil

Elliot: Heckishness reigns and a man of the soil

Beau Elliot, Copy Chief December 11, 2018

Doc (?) Grammar: To heck with politics (in keeping with President H.W. Bush civility), what about the Heisman vote? Dear Question Mark: Nice punctuation. Nice nod toward a return to civility in American...

The Old Capitol is seen on July 16, 2015.

Laursen: 550 words of gratitude for Iowa

Lucee Laursen, Opinions Editor December 11, 2018

The impractical number of one-way streets and Cactus Cantinas are just two of the many qualities that I will remember when I think about my time in Iowa City. As hundreds of students prepare to graduate...

In Their Own Words: Where would you rather be?

In Their Own Words: Where would you rather be?

Suchaeta Hegde, Opinions Columnist December 10, 2018