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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

Opinion | Focus on the ‘who’ in gun policy

Opinion | Focus on the ‘who’ in gun policy

Chris Klepach, Opinions Columnist March 21, 2023

Gun rights have been a heated debate among both sides of the aisle for years. No matter what side of the issue we stand on, one thing needs to be clear: It is the people who commit acts of violence...

Participants chalk the sidewalk during the Trans Day of Visibility rally at the Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The event was put on by the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library, and featured chalking and speeches by members of the community.

Guest Opinion | University Democrats at Iowa on recent legislation

March 20, 2023

Columns reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board, The Daily Iowan, or other organizations in which the author may be involved. Several members...

The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

Opinion | Iowa legislators are wasting precious time

Sophia Meador, Opinions Editor March 19, 2023

I hate politics more than ever before. Ironically, I’m a political science major. I chose to study political science so I could make informed decisions about my life and my community....

Adam Meisterhans plays a guitar during a show at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Nov. 17, 2022.

Opinion | Keep local performances alive

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor March 19, 2023

Dive bars with rickety stages are an essential part of downtown Iowa City’s charm. Supporting local bands by going out to shows is not only a fun way to spend your evening, but it’s also...

Letter to the Editor | Bigotry is bad for business and Iowa families

Letter to the Editor | Bigotry is bad for business and Iowa families

March 8, 2023

$3.76 billion. That’s the estimated amount of money the state of North Carolina will have lost in the 12 years after the 2017 law limiting the LGBTQ+ protections. As Iowa Republican lawmakers...

University of Iowa students Eli Chow, Ethan Holter, Rose Bishay and Madeline Fait (left to right) sled on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Several classes were canceled because of the weather. Snow totals in Iowa City were as high as 10.5 inches. Bishay said, “We went to Target, bought two five dollar buckets and decided to make the best out of the weather.” (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | College living offers a sense of community

Katie Perkins, Opinions Contributor March 7, 2023

College life is romanticized in the U.S. because of the sense of community students experience. When my father recalls the best days of his life — the ones where the memories were the sweetest...

Opinion | Why it is vital to steer away from the Willow Project

Opinion | Why it is vital to steer away from the Willow Project

Naomi Rivera Morales, Opinions Columnist March 7, 2023

We must say no for the better. There have been several environmental issues on the rise, including the use of pesticides, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity, and fossil fuels. One of...

Student protestors hold signs in front of City High, Mar. 1, 2023.

Letter to the Editor | Clergy respond

March 6, 2023

Over the last seven weeks of the Iowa legislative session, lawmakers have introduced numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Bills restricting teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity as well as acknowledgment...

Three Iowa lawmakers hope to legalize recreational marijuana through constitutional amendment. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Opinion | Legalize marijuana in Iowa

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist March 5, 2023

Iowa needs to loosen up and legalize marijuana. Iowa House Democrats introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana last month. While the bill was terminated in Iowa Legislature...

The Doc is In | Let’s Talk About Toking: How to Use Cannabis Safely

The Doc is In | Let’s Talk About Toking: How to Use Cannabis Safely

March 5, 2023

Cannabis, marijuana, or weed is becoming a popular drug of choice in the U.S. Whether someone is a daily user or has only tried this product once, it is important to know a few things so the user...

Opinion | Do not fund crisis pregnancy centers

Opinion | Do not fund crisis pregnancy centers

Kyle Tristan Ortega, Opinions Contributor March 5, 2023

People should have access to legitimate reproductive health care. We all know that accessible reproductive health care is significant for good public health. But what we do not often think...