In his famous novel, The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway wrote that direct action beats legislation. Unfortunately, the inertia of this year’s University of Iowa Student Government lacked a substantial...

You wouldn’t know it from the spirited health-care debate or the increased turnout in last year’s presidential election. But the power of ordinary citizens — who should be the lifeblood of our democracy...

I recently dusted off my political crystal ball to answer the most pressing issue on people’s minds: “How will the Democrats fare in 2010?” Here is what the future looks like: “As we head toward...

Being a relatively reasonable person (I mean, I even have good friends who are Yankee fans), I do not think Republicans are a separate race. As a matter of fact, I’m with Chuck D and the American Heritage...

As next year’s University of Iowa Student Government president, my administration is tremendously excited for the opportunity that awaits us. We look forward to working with the students, the UI administration,...

As Iowa City officials consult with experts from the Northern Iowa Regional Business Center on how to diversify downtown, we will again offer what should be obvious business advice. Don’t forget the...

YES Let me pose a question: Who are the “outstanding leaders” on the University of Iowa campus? If you guessed the myriad dean’s scholars or student activists, you’re wrong. What about the young...

By the time the class of 2010 has children old enough to attend college, America will look remarkably different. This generation is far and above the most ethnically and racially diverse generation ever;...

During the past two years as executive director of the Iowa Initiative, I’ve identified three misconceptions I had about family planning and women’s reproductive health. I assume that a lot of other...

With the announcement of a new UI Student Government occurring this afternoon, it’s time to look toward the future. And frankly, it’s also time for a change. As political apathy runs rampant among...

The passage of the health-care bill is driving people to do some frightening things — and these violent tendencies may be becoming the norm. At least 10 Democratic House members who voted for the legislation...

It is quite shocking to see people waste food; how vital is that loaf of bread for an impecunious person who can’t afford to buy one? But some do care, including Iowa’s original food-rescue organization,...