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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

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist

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Email: [email protected]

Shahab Khan is an opinions columnist at The Daily Iowan. He is a junior majoring in international relations and Economics with a minor in Arabic. His writing primarily focuses on economic and public policy.

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An Iowa City Police car is seen near the Iowa City Police Department in Iowa City Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

Opinion | Reform instead of defund

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
April 28, 2023

Yes

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
April 25, 2023
Opinion | CCS pipelines are necessary

Opinion | CCS pipelines are necessary

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
April 2, 2023

No

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
March 28, 2023

Lower age to 20

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
January 31, 2023
Opinion | A critique of 'South Park'

Opinion | A critique of ‘South Park’

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
December 11, 2022

The optimist

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
December 6, 2022
Opinion | Why Iowa City needs Amtrak

Opinion | Why Iowa City needs Amtrak

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
November 7, 2022

You’re on Your Own, Kid

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
October 31, 2022

Yes

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
October 11, 2022

Opinion | Political violence is not the answer

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
September 19, 2022
Opinion | The need for a tax on capital income

Opinion | The need for a tax on capital income

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
September 12, 2022
The Iowa State Capitol is seen before the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

Opinion | It’s time to expand Medicaid

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
August 21, 2022
Gas prices are displayed at a gas station in Iowa City on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Opinion | Gas prices explained

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
June 28, 2022
Courtesy of Getty Images.

Opinion | The case for strong unions

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
October 31, 2021
Opinion | The monetary system, explained

Opinion | The monetary system, explained

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
October 17, 2021
Solar panels are seen outside of the Johnson County Administration Building on April 23, 2018.

Opinion | Iowa needs to provide solar power

Shahab Khan, Opinion's Columnist
October 3, 2021
USA flag detail, closeup view. American flag background texture.

Opinion | Building a better Democratic Party

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
September 12, 2021
New shade structures at the pedestrian mall on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.The new shade structures are a collaboration between the Iowa City Downtown District, artist and architect Michael LeClare, Dan Kuenzi of City Construction Lacy Sexton of Sexton Design.

Opinion | Prioritize people over cars

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
August 25, 2021
A For Sale sign is seen on Nov. 17, 2020. With families wanting larger homes to inhabit while being stuck at home due to COVID-19, real estate companies are doing notably well.

Opinion | Rent is too high

Shahab Khan, Opinions Columnist
April 19, 2021
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