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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

Iowa Democrats’ property tax reform plan prudent and effective

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 24, 2011

The Iowa Legislature is in a time crunch as it struggles to work out a budget deal that will satisfy both Republicans and Democrats — and property taxes are at the heart of the partisan divide. Tax...

When confetti stops being fun

CHRIS STEINKE June 24, 2011

If I could, I would bathe in confetti. It would make me feel like a champion. I love confetti. In fact, if I were able to find someone willing, and some simple way of tidying the mess, I would have someone...

We need debt solutions, not platitudes

WILL MATTESSICH June 24, 2011

When former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty spoke at the “deficit-free America” summit hosted by Strong America Now on June 18, he, like most speakers, pledged to cut spending and balance the budget. And...

Iowa’s mainstream media lack substance in caucus coverage

ADAM B SULLIVAN June 23, 2011

Around 10 other reporters and I were hanging out with Tim Pawlenty in Des Moines this past weekend. The former Minnesota governor had just finished talking to a crowd at a Strong America Now event and...

Willingness to cut the budget means it’s time to revisit food subsidies

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 23, 2011

With a looming federal deficit and bipartisan support for fiscal restraint growing in Washington, it’s become clear that now is the best possible time to implement substantial agricultural reform. But...

Banana republic, Africa-style

KIRSTEN JACOBSEN June 23, 2011

When considering profitable or worthwhile international business ventures, it’s always important to hedge your bets. So why not buy up 800,000 acres of “abandoned refugee camps” in western Tanzania...

Don’t forget issues and ideals during election season

DI EDITORIAL BOARD June 22, 2011

As the Republican field battles for the party’s nomination, President Obama’s re-election campaign is out in full force. Last weekend’s Pride festivities in Iowa City were flooded with enthused Obama...

Cereal politics

SHAWN GUDE June 22, 2011

Presidential politics has become a joke. As an inveterate small-d democrat, it pains to me to say so. But the nascent 2012 presidential race — and, of course, the noxious media spectacle that was Weinergate...

Obama must keep his promise to family farmers

GUEST OPINION June 22, 2011

Iowa produces more factory-farmed hogs than any other state and ranks fourth in large-scale cattle feedlots. While the state rankings may not seem like a big deal, the proliferation of factory farms has...

Should city officials convert Washington St. into a two-way road?

DI EDITORIAL STAFF June 21, 2011

YES Opening East Washington Street up to two-way traffic is a no-brainer when it comes to city planning. Let’s face it: Iowa City’s downtown is not very user-friendly when it comes to navigation....

Hammer nation

BEAU ELLIOT June 21, 2011

I generally don’t give out advice. I leave that practice to such experts as Michele Bachmann and Ann Landers (if they are, indeed, persons and not computer programs that William Gibson invented in an...

The pitfalls of the U.S. mission in Libya

GUEST OPINION June 21, 2011

The U.S. government has lied to the American people in saying that the effort in Libya is purely humanitarian. In actuality, the conflict is only justified with the language of humanitarianism; underlying...