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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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Drawing the line on implanted tech

Drawing the line on implanted tech

February 2, 2016

Joe Lane [email protected] According to a variety of sources, roughly 25 million soldiers were killed in World War II. Along with tens of millions of civilian casualties, World War II was far and...

President Trump & the Sun

President Trump & the Sun

February 2, 2016

Beau Elliot [email protected] Then one day, the Sun rose in the west, and everybody’s shadow was somehow different. “Hey, dude, you’re standing on my shadow,” some random dude told me. “No,...

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd during the photo spray before the start of the Democratic debate on Saturday, Nov. 14. The debate took place in Carnegie Hall on Drake University's campus. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Editorial board endorsement: Sanders has the potential

February 1, 2016

In the Daily Iowan Editorial Board’s endorsement discussion, we often ran into policy areas of contention. The five members of the board have different priorities and ideals. But when we came together...

America's electoral system needs change

America’s electoral system needs change

February 1, 2016

Jace Brady [email protected] Last week, Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, announced that he was seriously considering an independent run for president. With the weakness of Hillary...

Abortion debate lacks nuance

Abortion debate lacks nuance

February 1, 2016

Sydney Newton [email protected] Abortion. It’s a topic that no one takes lightheartedly, no matter what you believe. Abortion and how it relates to the Planned Parenthood situation are pressing...

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

February 1, 2016

Athletics and politics I was disgusted to see that a group of Iowa football players appeared on stage to “endorse” a political candidate. While it’s great to see college students getting involved...

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd during the photo spray before the start of the Democratic debate on Saturday, Nov. 14. The debate took place in Carnegie Hall on Drake University's campus. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Editorial: Sanders needs to transform election into movement

January 29, 2016

On Saturday, the Field House will be the setting for a particularly interesting political rally. Vermont Sen. and Democratic nomination hopeful Bernie Sanders will find himself sharing the stage with a...

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

January 29, 2016

Great reasons to vote for Bernie The problems that our country faces are difficult and complex. I’m supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders because he is the only candidate who has consistently shown the personal...

In this Nov. 14, 2015, photo, Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, makes a point as Bernie Sanders listens during a Democratic presidential primary debate in Des Moines, Iowa. Clinton and Sanders are outlining the steps on Nov. 19, they would take to combat the Islamic State group, each making major speeches less than a week after the deadly attacks in Paris. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Dugan: Reach for the ideal on health care

January 29, 2016

Jack Dugan [email protected] Health care is a dubious subject, not only polarizing the left and the right wings of American politics but driving a spike in factions of otherwise like-minded party...

Editorial: Compromise needed for accepting immigrants

Editorial: Compromise needed for accepting immigrants

January 28, 2016

The rapid influx of refugees into Western Europe has proven to be nothing less than a global crisis that has put a strain on governments and world leaders ability to adequately manage the situation. The...

Guest opinion: Why I support Sanders

Guest opinion: Why I support Sanders

January 28, 2016

This is the story of how I came to support Sen. Bernie Sanders. It’s a true story — or at least as true as a fading memory can provide. Some 40 years ago in Washington, I agreed to host a series...

Garbage bins overflow at the apartment buildings near the pedestrian mall on Tuesday Jan. 19, 2016. Members of the Iowa City Council will soon vote on providing recycling services for apartments in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Soyer: Landlords should provide recycling

January 28, 2016

Hannah Soyer [email protected] An ordinance that would require landlords of apartment complexes and condominiums to provide recycling services for their tenants is currently being drafted by the...