The philosophy of “South Park,” and shows like it, are a symptom of the democratic erosion inflicting U.S. politics. In certain genres of American media, there has been a persistent attitude of...

If you have followed national news lately, you’ve heard about the Respect for Marriage Act, and if you follow Iowa representatives, you might have heard that our esteemed Sen. Chuck Grassley voted...

If you are a worker in Iowa, there is a good chance you’re being robbed, and you may not even know it. The most common form of theft in the U.S. is not committed via petty crime. It’s wage theft. Every...

Iowa City is home to the Iowa Hawkeyes, creators of vibrant art, and a prestigious healthcare system that sets itself apart from other cities. The city boundaries hold business owners, community leaders,...

Former President Donald Trump announced on Nov. 15 that he is running for the nomination in the 2024 general election. While it seems like no surprise, this announcement made me wonder if he is...

People with felony convictions deserve the right to vote after they’ve served their time in prison. Some may believe that those who broke the law should have to live with the consequences of their...

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As a news publication, The Daily Iowan knows the importance of the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution. Liberty does not exist without the freedom of speech, the press, assembly, religion, and...

Former President Donald Trump is still popular among Republicans, and Iowa is no exception. Since the midterm elections, I’ve seen plenty of articles that claim Trump has lost support and influence...

When I started at The Daily Iowan in August 2019, the three Hawkeye sports I wanted to cover were football, men’s basketball, and baseball. Sure, I gained memorable experiences working on all...

“Before you point a finger at someone else, figure out if it can be pointed right back at you,” my mother used to say. “If so, don’t go pointing anywhere before you fix yourself.”  Western...

Should University of Iowa students be required to take a diversity and inclusion course? Should teachers be prohibited from teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT)? Lt. Colonel Allen West, who lectured...