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Former Vice President and 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden addresses issues in society at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Iowa City was the second stop on the Iowa Kickoff Tour for the Biden campaign.

Neal: A polarized party: Why far-left Democrats should approach Biden with an open mind

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
May 1, 2019
Smoke and flames rise from Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019 in Paris, France. A fire broke out on Monday afternoon and quickly spread across the building, collapsing the spire. The cause is yet unknown but officials said it was possibly linked to ongoing renovation work.

Neal: How Notre Dame Cathedral’s fire sparks questions of priority

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
April 23, 2019
Opposing protestors discuss Iowa's "heartbeat bill" on May 5, 2018.

Neal: Abortion: Can it unite us instead of divide?

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
April 15, 2019
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Cedar Rapids Early Vote Rally at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The event featured remarks from Iowa Democratic Candidate for Governor Fred Hubbell, Iowa First Congressional District candidate Abby Finkenauer, and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Neal: Biden’s conduct not ill-intended, but not OK

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
April 9, 2019
Supporters cheer as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign rally at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, March 8, 2019. The rally was a part of Sen. Sanders' first trip to Iowa since announcing his 2020 presidential bid.

Neal: Your Mind: Why you should speak it

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
March 25, 2019
FILE - Then-President-Elect Donald Trump thanks fans while making his entrance during an event for Trump and Vice President-Elect Mike Pence in Des Moines on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016.

Neal: Political jargon: Why it’s important to be critical

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
March 13, 2019
Students smile during the Women's March on January 20, 2018. Hundreds gathered on the Ped Mall to listen to speakers and march for women's rights. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Neal: Women’s History Month: reflecting on a racial truth

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
March 4, 2019

The Green New Deal needs broad support to be effective

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
February 28, 2019
US Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at Coe College in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Sept 4, 2015. Sanders is running for president in 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

Neal: Populist politics: What is it good for?

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
February 27, 2019
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, responds to questions from the crowd at a Town Hall meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017.

Neal: Women in Washington: Could empowerment lead to bipartisanship?

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
February 18, 2019
From left: Iowa City High School junior Olivia Lusala and senior Eden Knoop lead a protest on the Pentacrest on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. The protest was sparked after news of another school shooting, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL on, Feb. 14. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Neal: One year after another school massacre: Where are we now?

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
February 13, 2019

Dems and Cardi B should be making ‘money moves …’ together

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
February 6, 2019
(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Neal: Politics and The Post: what should their connection be?

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
February 5, 2019
President Donald Trump attends a rally on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn.

Neal: Respecting Republicans while resisting Trump

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
January 24, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, speaks during the annual Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, July 15, 2017.

Neal: The split left: preparing for 2020

Madeleine Neal, Opinions Columnist
January 16, 2019
Daily Iowan alum Ann Williams bridges journalism and politics

Daily Iowan alum Ann Williams bridges journalism and politics

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
April 9, 2018
Iowa’s congressional leaders respond to ‘accepting’ NRA money

Iowa’s congressional leaders respond to ‘accepting’ NRA money

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
March 19, 2018
Precinct captains organize before calling precincts to order during the Iowa Democratic Caucus at the IMU on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. The IMU contains 6 different precincts for Iowa City. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Young voters caucus for candidates

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
February 7, 2018
Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Kathy Glasson addresses protestors at a demonstration outside of a Burger King in Des Moines on Monday September, 4 2017. Protestors attended multiple events Des Moines on Labor Day in order to demonstrate in support of a fifteen dollar per hour minimum wage and private sector unions. (Nick Rohlman)

Gubernatorial candidates hone in on Iowa businesses

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
January 31, 2018
Fred Hubbell (contributed)

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Fred Hubbell tries to bridge partisan gap

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
December 5, 2017
Steve Ray (contributed)

Republican Steve Ray fights for Iowa gubernatorial nomination

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
November 7, 2017
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks with members of the media after a visit on the University of Iowa campus to learn about diversifying biomass fuel sources on at the Cambus Maintenance Facility on Wednesday, June, 7, 2017. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg met with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and other university experts on their visit while discussing the university's biomass portfolio. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa gubernatorial candidates on largest mass shooting in U.S. history: What’s next?

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
October 25, 2017
(Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Cybersecurity in the time of phishing

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
October 17, 2017
Dr. Andy McGuire poses for a portrait at the Java House on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Dr. McGuire is campaigning in Iowa's upcoming gubernatorial elections. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

McGuire targets working-class families

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
October 9, 2017
IC Pride parade goers take pictures of Washington St. on Saturday, June 17. The parade is part of Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQ community and commemoration of the Stonewall riots of 1969. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Medicaid loss hits transgender community

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
September 29, 2017
Colin Kahl, former National Security Advisor to former Vice President Joe Biden, speaks at the Pomerantz Center on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. As the meeting of the UN General Assembly and Security Council will take place this week, Kahl discussed issues in regards to the current administration's foreign policy. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Former national-security adviser talks North Korean diplomacy

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
September 19, 2017
United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley speaks at the University Club for the Republican Dinner on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Grassley has been serving since 1981, previously being in the United States House of Representatives. (The Daily Iowan/McCall Radavich)

One immigrant’s daughter believes U.S. citizenship must be obtained legally

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
September 6, 2017
Bernie Sanders speaks at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday August 31, 2017. Sanders spoke at Hancher during a tour to promote the book. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Sanders: Break out of comfort zone

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
September 1, 2017
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds shakes hands with UI President Bruce Harreld after a visit on the UI campus to learn about diversifying biomass fuel sources on at the Cambus Maintenance Facility on Wednesday, June, 7, 2017.

Reynolds visits UI, talks renewable energy

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
June 7, 2017
Dr. Jacob Eisenbach interviews with the Daily Iowan on Thursday, Apr. 27, 2017 at the UI College of Dentistry. Dr. Eisenbach, a Holocaust survivor from Lodz, Poland, and '55 graduate of the College of Dentistry, retired from full-time dentistry after 60 years. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Holocaust survivor remains optimistic

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
May 10, 2017
Student protestors hold signs during the Iowa March for Science at the Pentacrest Lawn on Saturday, April 22. The group's goal is to persuade legislators to vote based on scientific-backed research as opposed to partisan policy. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Climate change still roiling U.S. politics

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
May 8, 2017
(File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Church-state separation questions arise

Madeleine Neal, madeleine-neal@uiowa.edu
May 5, 2017
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