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Elijah Helton

Elijah Helton, Senior Columnist

(he/they)

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @theelijahhelton

Elijah Helton is the Senior Columnist at The Daily Iowan, primarily covering environmental and equality issues. He also serves on the DI Editorial Board, as the print edition's Senior Designer, and as half of the copy editing team.

Previously for the DI, they wrote "20 Out of 20," a two-year commentary series on the 2020 Iowa Caucuses. They are a senior at the UI, majoring in journalism and political science.

All content by Elijah Helton
Illustration by Elijah Helton

Opinion | America is not a democracy (and that’s bad)

Elijah Helton, Senior Columnist
November 3, 2020
A damaged shed is seen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 on Court St. in Iowa City. After the derecho storm that swept through Iowa on Monday afternoon, Iowa City and neighboring communities are still reeling from wind damage and power outages.

Opinion | The aftermath of derecho shows holes in media landscape

Elijah Helton, Senior Columnist
August 25, 2020
Graffiti on the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Dubuque Street is seen on June 4.

Opinion | Antiracism requires antifascist action from our leaders and our people

Elijah Helton, Senior Columnist
June 13, 2020
A section of U.S. Highway 218 leading to Iowa City is seen empty in Mount Pleasant, Iowa on Sunday. Social distancing has reduced travel around the country in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opinion: David Bowie, Eugene Debs, and the view of the virus from Henry County

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
March 29, 2020
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the 2019 Liberty and Justice Celebration at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Opinion: The revolution didn’t need the War on Warren

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
March 5, 2020

They are safer and more efficient

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
March 3, 2020
Former South Bend, Indiana mayor and Democratic presidential-nomination hopeful Pete Buttigieg speaks at his rally at North Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Opinion: Buttigieg campaign missed opportunity to galvanize young voters

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
March 2, 2020
The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Opinion: LGBTQ deadlock in Des Moines endangers vulnerable young Iowans

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
February 27, 2020
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Opinion: Democrats must unite behind Sanders if they want power back

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
February 24, 2020
President Trump pauses during a speech at the Iowa GOP’s America First Dinner at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines on June 11, 2019.

Opinion: The GOP’s climate strategy lacks an answer for fossil fuels

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
February 20, 2020
Opinion: BP doesn't deserve to be trusted on climate marketing

Opinion: BP doesn’t deserve to be trusted on climate marketing

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
February 17, 2020
Opinion: #MayorCheat didn't happen, but our democracy is still broken

Opinion: #MayorCheat didn’t happen, but our democracy is still broken

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2020
University of Iowa students wait as they caucus at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday Feb. 3, 2020.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: The cauc-tastrophe shows why Iowa doesn’t deserve to be first

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in North Liberty on Saturday, February 1, 2020. With the Iowa Caucuses happening in two days, former Vice President Biden stopped to give a last minute pitch to Iowa voters.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Biden falls flat in Iowa caucuses while the left soars

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
February 4, 2020
Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Where the Iowa caucuses stand 10 days out

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Where the Iowa caucuses stand 10 days out

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
January 23, 2020
Commuters load and unload busses at the Downtown interchange in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018.

Opinion: 3 reasons why Iowa City should improve its public transportation

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
January 22, 2020
Headquarters of The New York Times on May 7, 2018 in New York City, N.Y.

Opinion: The New York Times presidential endorsement entrenches both-sides-ism

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
January 20, 2020
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Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Presidential candidates as Thanksgiving dishes

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
November 21, 2019
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick speaks at Springfield Technical Community College in 2014.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Deval Patrick probably doesn’t have much to add to 2020 Democratic primary

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
November 14, 2019
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, founder of Everytown for Gun Safety.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Michael Bloomberg thinks he’s the right billionaire for president

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
November 11, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump gives pauses to answer a reporters's question about a whistleblower as he leaves the Oval Office after hosting the ceremonial swearing in of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia at the White House September 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

Opinion: Environmental policy is moving backward

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
November 7, 2019
Protestors fill the intersection of Iowa Ave and Dubuque St. to hear Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speak at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Opinion: Who to blame for the lack of climate-change discussion at Democratic debates

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
October 17, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Checking up on Bernie Sanders

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
October 3, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

In Their Own Words: What do you think about vegetarianism?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
October 3, 2019
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

In Their Own Words: Should the Cy-Hawk game continue?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2019
Former Vice President and 2020 democratic candidate Joe Biden greets attendees following his speech at the opening of his campaign office on S. Gilbert St. on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Where the Democratic primary stands on impeachment

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 24, 2019
Climate strikers march from City Hall to the Pentacrest to raise awareness about the threat of climate change. The march was one of hundreds taking place around the world on Friday, Sept. 20. (Reba Zatz/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Climate action is up to all of us

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 22, 2019
A narrow section of the Iowa River's west branch is seen on May 20, 2019. The expedition, which spanned 27 days covered the entire length of the 329 mile river, sought to provide insight into issues of water quality within the state. Along the way, Daily Iowan Photojournalist Ryan Adams conducted nitrate tests of the water, talked with Iowa citizens from a diverse set of backgrounds to understand how Iowans view the issue. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: Environmental politics shouldn’t be destructive

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 18, 2019
Democratic presidential-nomination candidate Andrew Yang speaks during a Political Party Live event at the Yacht Club in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. During the event, presidential-nomination candidate Yang spoke about his background in the technology industry, and his plans if he wins the presidency.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Andrew Yang needs to be more than a meme to win

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 16, 2019
Supporters listen during a watch party for former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Biden emphasized his support for expanding the Affordable Care Act as opposed to Medicare for All. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Winners and losers of the third Democratic debate

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 12, 2019
Opinion: To fight climate change, federal efforts are needed

Opinion: To fight climate change, federal efforts are needed

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 11, 2019
From left, Democratic presidential candidates New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), former housing secretary Julian Castro, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, and former Maryland congressman John Delaney take part in the first night of the Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Miami, Fla. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/TNS)

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Those who didn’t make the Democratic debate should drop out

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 9, 2019
The prominent Hunting section of Scheels in Iowa City displays their firearms on Feb. 7, 2016. Hundreds of guns sit on the second floor of the All Sports store in the Coral Ridge Mall located in Corallville, Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Opinion: Guns are America’s dumbest problem

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
September 2, 2019
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Which Republicans are challenging Trump and why?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
August 29, 2019

Not all pizza needs ranch

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
August 27, 2019
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Opinion: Democrats need a new champion on climate action

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
August 26, 2019
Attendees converse during a debate watch party for Sen. Cory Booker at Mosley's on July 31, 2019. This is the second night of the second round of debates for democratic candidates. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Who hit the spot for the second helping of debates?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 31, 2019

Positivity profiteering can be problematic

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 24, 2019
City Hall is seen on July 17, 2019.

Helton: Expanded hate-crime ordinance is the future we need

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 22, 2019
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Helton: America’s lawns aren’t worth their watery price tag

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 16, 2019

Area 51 energy can be brought to real movements, too

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 15, 2019
NextGen Founder Tom Steyer discusses voting with students at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. The organization works to engage students and to help them register to vote in November.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Tom Steyer’s campaign has the money but lacks clear path to presidency

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 14, 2019
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks at a house party in North Liberty on Sunday, April 28, 2019. The stop was Swalwell's first visit to Iowa since announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Swalwell is out — what about the other stragglers?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 8, 2019
Helton: Pride is over, but gay rights aren’t

Helton: Pride is over, but gay rights aren’t

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
July 2, 2019
Democratic presidential candidates wave to the crowd as they arrive to the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami on Thursday, June 27, 2019, for Day 2 of the first Democratic presidential primary debates for the 2020 elections. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Winners and losers of the first Democratic debates

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
June 30, 2019
Julian Castro, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and current Democratic candidate for president takes questions from an attendee at The Mill before appearing on the Political Party Live podcast on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: What’s the path forward for Julián Castro?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
June 19, 2019
Iowa City residents celebrate pride week on Saturday, June 16, 2018. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Helton: Pride still matters

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
June 11, 2019
16-year-olds deserve a voice

16-year-olds deserve a voice

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
May 8, 2019
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., speaks during a trip to Iowa at the Brick Alley Pub in Marion, Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2018. Rep. Swalwell is considering a bid for the 2020 Democratic Nomination for President.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Ryan and Swalwell and Moulton, oh my

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
May 7, 2019
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, speaks during an event at the The Mill on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Rep. Gabbard visited Iowa City on Thursday after having cancelled stops in the area last week due to inclement weather.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Tulsi Gabbard isn’t making waves yet, but can she make a splash in Iowa?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
May 5, 2019
Students need a plan like Warren's for the future

Students need a plan like Warren’s for the future

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
April 29, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

Helton: What white students should know about faculty of color

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
April 28, 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.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Is Iowa and the country sidin’ with Biden?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
April 25, 2019
Helton: Why the Senate should be abolished

Helton: Why the Senate should be abolished

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
April 22, 2019
President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Helton: Trump attacks Iowa with his lies about renewable energy

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
April 14, 2019
AP style changes, even if we don’t like it, and that’s OK

AP style changes, even if we don’t like it, and that’s OK

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
April 9, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks at the home of John Murphy in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday, March 16, 2019.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Is Beto O’Rourke really the next Kennedy?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
March 26, 2019
Special counsel Robert Mueller walked past the White House on Sunday after attending St. John's Episcopal Church for morning services. Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation last week, delivering a report to Attorney General William Barr. On Sunday, Barr sent Congress a four-page summary of principal findings.

Column: Everyone needs to believe Robert Mueller

Marina Jaimes, Elijah Helton, and
March 25, 2019
Pete Buttigieg listens to the testimony of an attendee during his visit to Airliner in Iowa City on March 4, 2019. Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has declared a presidential exploratory committee, joining a slew of democrats who may be running.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Pete Buttigieg, the newest Democratic rockstar, is blazing his own path to the White House

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
March 24, 2019
Pennies are practically useless

Pennies are practically useless

Elijah Helton, columnist
March 14, 2019
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stopped by Paulson Electric Co. in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Jay Inslee talked with CEO Tyler Olson about climate change and how solar panels help combat its effects.

Helton: 20 out of 20: Jay Inslee’s focus on climate is a breath of fresh air in hazy Democratic primary

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
March 10, 2019

It’s too late for a moderate approach to climate change

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
February 28, 2019
Amy Klobuchar speaks to the overflow crowd in next door Southbridge Mall, Mason City, Iowa on Saturday, February 16, 2019. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Amy Klobuchar centers on the moderate approach

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
February 25, 2019
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Helton: Armbands and outrage: Tinker v. Des Moines, 50 years later

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
February 19, 2019
Howard Schultz, former CEO and Chairman of Starbucks, discusses his life, his possible presidential plans and his new book, 'From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America' at Arizona State University. (Brian Cahn/ZUMA Wire/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out of 20: What an independent run from a coffee billionaire means for the 2020 election

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
February 11, 2019
Andrew Wheeler during his confirmation hearing to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency before the United States Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works on Capitol Hill on Nov. 8, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Edelman/CNP/Zuma Press/TNS)

Helton: The Environmental Protection Agency no longer protects the environment

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
February 6, 2019
Helton: 20 Out of 20: Checking the stocks of Democratic candidates

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Checking the stocks of Democratic candidates

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
January 31, 2019
AOC doesn’t need your social media advice

AOC doesn’t need your social media advice

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
January 28, 2019
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during her first Condition of the State address in the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Helton: Is bipartisanship really on the table for the Iowa General Assembly?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
January 22, 2019
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) shakes hands with an attendee at a rally at Old Brick in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Iowa is getting crowded fast. Can Kamala Harris stand out?

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
January 13, 2019
A biker pedals through rural cornfields close to the outskirts of Aspinwall, Iowa.

Helton: Fighting climate change isn’t just for tree huggers anymore

Elijah Helton, Opinions Columnist
December 9, 2018
Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, speaks as Congress' Joint Select Committee on the Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans holds its fifth public hearing on July 25, 2018. (Jay Mallin/Zuma Press/TNS)

20 Out of 20: Baldwin brings relief from incivility

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
November 28, 2018
Televison reporters prepare to go live as polls close at 9 p.m. during a watch party for Democratic candidate for Iowa’s first congressional district Abby Finkenauer at 7 Hills Brewing Company in Dubuque Iowa on Tuesday Nov. 6, 2018.

Helton: Two big problems in election night coverage and how to fix them

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
November 25, 2018
Helton: Does civility in politics even matter anymore?

Helton: Does civility in politics even matter anymore?

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
November 13, 2018
Two new solar powered trash and recycling cans sit in the ped mall on Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015. There are currently four downtown, and if proven successful the city will put in more. (The Daily Iowan/Lexi Brunk)

Helton: Sustainability needs to be more affordable and accessible

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
October 21, 2018
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker speaks to supporters on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Des Moines.

Helton: 20 Out of 20: Will Cory Booker’s better angels fly him to the White House?

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
October 14, 2018
Christine Blasey Ford takes a breath at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Melina Mara/Pool/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: You know rape survivors

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
October 3, 2018
Helton: Tax-free tampons — it's the least we should do

Helton: Tax-free tampons — it’s the least we should do

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
September 26, 2018
New York Urban Search and Rescue team members, along with members of the N.C. Army National Guard, prepare to evacuate residents at the Heritage at Fort Bragg Apartments in Spring Lake, N.C., Tuesday Sept. 18, 2018. (Julia Wall/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS)

Helton: Climate change will create an enormous refugee crisis

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
September 18, 2018
Helton: Crazy Rich Asians, fondue, and the future of diverse media

Helton: Crazy Rich Asians, fondue, and the future of diverse media

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
September 6, 2018
Andrew Wheeler during his confirmation hearing to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency before the United States Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works on Capitol Hill on Nov. 8, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Edelman/CNP/Zuma Press/TNS)

Helton: The new EPA plan could devastate Iowa, but not without a fight

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
August 28, 2018
Chris Ware color caricature montage of all nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices (from top, then left, John Roberts, Stephen Breyer, Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Sonia Sotamayor, Elena Kagan). MCT 2011

Helton: 3 reasons the Supreme Court needs term limits

Elijah Helton, Opinion Columnist
August 21, 2018
Andrew Wheeler during his confirmation hearing to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency before the United States Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works on Capitol Hill on Nov. 8, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Edelman/CNP/Zuma Press/TNS)

Helton: EPA needs a plan that withstands inconsistent politics

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
July 30, 2018
Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas holds a caucus night watch party at the Iowa State Fair Elwell Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday Feb. 1, 2016. Senator Ted Cruz celebrated a 28 to 24 percent victory over fellow Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Helton: 20 Out of 20: We need to talk about Russian election meddling

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
July 25, 2018
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Helton: The #straws debate spells disaster for the environment

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
July 17, 2018
U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley attends Mike Pompeo's confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 12, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Nikki Haley could be the first female president

Elijah Helton, Columnist
April 29, 2018
Helton: Voter disenfranchisement should be abolished in Iowa

Helton: Voter disenfranchisement should be abolished in Iowa

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
April 22, 2018
President Donald Trump speaks at an event titled "Generation Next: A White House Forum" in the South Court Auditorium on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Helton: If we’re going to war in Syria, we should accept refugees from Syria

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
April 15, 2018
Congressman John Delaney campaigns at the Shady Grove Metro station in a file image from 2014. Delaney is running for president, but polling at zero. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Who on earth is John Delaney?

Elijah helton, [email protected]
February 12, 2018
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., brought about the phrase "Nevertheless, she persisted." (Tom Williams/Congressional Quarterly/Newscom/Zuma Press/TNS)

Helton: 20 out of 20: Elizabeth Warren, champion of Women’s Marchers?

Elijah Helton, Columnist
January 29, 2018
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)

Helton: Democrats face two options: big swing or big tent

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
January 17, 2018
The U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Helton: Conservatives should hate the electoral college

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
December 15, 2017
Bernie Sanders speaks at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Sanders spoke at Hancher during a tour to promote his new book: Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Bernie Sanders’ potential comeback

Elijah Helton, Columnist
November 28, 2017
Community members participate in a march for Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Take Back the Night was a sexual assault awareness event. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Helton: Fighting sexual violence should be everyone’s fight

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
November 13, 2017
Investigators work at the scene of a mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman/TNS)

Helton: Gunshots ring out, GOP is silent

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
November 10, 2017
Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright in "House of Cards," which will be ending with its upcoming sixth season. (Netflix)

Helton: What comes next when the house of cards folds?

Elijah Helton, [email protected]
November 7, 2017
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