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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.
Elijah Helton, Senior Columnist
| Nov 03, 2020 | Opinion | America is not a democracy (and that’s bad) (Story) |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Opinion | The aftermath of derecho shows holes in media landscape (Story) |
| Jun 13, 2020 | Opinion | Antiracism requires antifascist action from our leaders and our people (Story) |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Opinion: David Bowie, Eugene Debs, and the view of the virus from Henry County (Story/Media) |
| Mar 05, 2020 | Opinion: The revolution didn’t need the War on Warren (Story) |
| Mar 03, 2020 | They are safer and more efficient (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2020 | Opinion: Buttigieg campaign missed opportunity to galvanize young voters (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Opinion: LGBTQ deadlock in Des Moines endangers vulnerable young Iowans (Story) |
| Feb 24, 2020 | Opinion: Democrats must unite behind Sanders if they want power back (Story) |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Opinion: The GOP’s climate strategy lacks an answer for fossil fuels (Story) |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Opinion: BP doesn’t deserve to be trusted on climate marketing (Story) |
| Feb 09, 2020 | Opinion: #MayorCheat didn’t happen, but our democracy is still broken (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2020 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: The cauc-tastrophe shows why Iowa doesn’t deserve to be first (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2020 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Biden falls flat in Iowa caucuses while the left soars (Story) |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Where the Iowa caucuses stand 10 days out (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Opinion: 3 reasons why Iowa City should improve its public transportation (Story) |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Opinion: The New York Times presidential endorsement entrenches both-sides-ism (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Presidential candidates as Thanksgiving dishes (Story) |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Deval Patrick probably doesn’t have much to add to 2020 Democratic primary (Story) |
| Nov 11, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Michael Bloomberg thinks he’s the right billionaire for president (Story) |
| Nov 07, 2019 | Opinion: Environmental policy is moving backward (Story) |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Opinion: Who to blame for the lack of climate-change discussion at Democratic debates (Story) |
| Oct 04, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Checking up on Bernie Sanders (Story) |
| Oct 03, 2019 | In Their Own Words: What do you think about vegetarianism? (Story) |
| Sep 26, 2019 | In Their Own Words: Should the Cy-Hawk game continue? (Story) |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Where the Democratic primary stands on impeachment (Story) |
| Sep 22, 2019 | Opinion: Climate action is up to all of us (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Opinion: Environmental politics shouldn’t be destructive (Story) |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Andrew Yang needs to be more than a meme to win (Story) |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Winners and losers of the third Democratic debate (Story) |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Opinion: To fight climate change, federal efforts are needed (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Those who didn’t make the Democratic debate should drop out (Story) |
| Sep 02, 2019 | Opinion: Guns are America’s dumbest problem (Story) |
| Aug 29, 2019 | Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Which Republicans are challenging Trump and why? (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Not all pizza needs ranch (Story) |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Opinion: Democrats need a new champion on climate action (Story) |
| Aug 01, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Who hit the spot for the second helping of debates? (Story) |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Positivity profiteering can be problematic (Story) |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Helton: Expanded hate-crime ordinance is the future we need (Story) |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Area 51 energy can be brought to real movements, too (Story) |
| Jul 16, 2019 | Helton: America’s lawns aren’t worth their watery price tag (Story) |
| Jul 14, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Tom Steyer’s campaign has the money but lacks clear path to presidency (Story) |
| Jul 08, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Swalwell is out — what about the other stragglers? (Story) |
| Jul 03, 2019 | Helton: Pride is over, but gay rights aren’t (Story) |
| Jun 30, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Winners and losers of the first Democratic debates (Story) |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: What’s the path forward for Julián Castro? (Story) |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Helton: Pride still matters (Story) |
| May 08, 2019 | 16-year-olds deserve a voice (Story) |
| May 07, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Ryan and Swalwell and Moulton, oh my (Story) |
| May 05, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Tulsi Gabbard isn’t making waves yet, but can she make a splash in Iowa? (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2019 | Students need a plan like Warren’s for the future (Story) |
| Apr 28, 2019 | Helton: What white students should know about faculty of color (Story) |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Is Iowa and the country sidin’ with Biden? (Story) |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Helton: Why the Senate should be abolished (Story) |
| Apr 14, 2019 | Helton: Trump attacks Iowa with his lies about renewable energy (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2019 | AP style changes, even if we don’t like it, and that’s OK (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Is Beto O’Rourke really the next Kennedy? (Story) |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Column: Everyone needs to believe Robert Mueller (Story) |
| Mar 24, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Pete Buttigieg, the newest Democratic rockstar, is blazing his own path to the White House (Story) |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Pennies are practically useless (Story) |
| Mar 10, 2019 | Helton: 20 out of 20: Jay Inslee’s focus on climate is a breath of fresh air in hazy Democratic primary (Story) |
| Feb 28, 2019 | It’s too late for a moderate approach to climate change (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Amy Klobuchar centers on the moderate approach (Story) |
| Feb 19, 2019 | Helton: Armbands and outrage: Tinker v. Des Moines, 50 years later (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: What an independent run from a coffee billionaire means for the 2020 election (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2019 | Helton: The Environmental Protection Agency no longer protects the environment (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Checking the stocks of Democratic candidates (Story) |
| Jan 28, 2019 | AOC doesn’t need your social media advice (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Helton: Is bipartisanship really on the table for the Iowa General Assembly? (Story) |
| Jan 13, 2019 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Iowa is getting crowded fast. Can Kamala Harris stand out? (Story) |
| Dec 09, 2018 | Helton: Fighting climate change isn’t just for tree huggers anymore (Story) |
| Nov 28, 2018 | 20 Out of 20: Baldwin brings relief from incivility (Story) |
| Nov 25, 2018 | Helton: Two big problems in election night coverage and how to fix them (Story) |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Helton: Does civility in politics even matter anymore? (Story) |
| Oct 21, 2018 | Helton: Sustainability needs to be more affordable and accessible (Story) |
| Oct 14, 2018 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: Will Cory Booker’s better angels fly him to the White House? (Story) |
| Oct 03, 2018 | Helton: You know rape survivors (Story) |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Helton: Tax-free tampons — it’s the least we should do (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Helton: Climate change will create an enormous refugee crisis (Story) |
| Sep 06, 2018 | Helton: Crazy Rich Asians, fondue, and the future of diverse media (Story) |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Helton: The new EPA plan could devastate Iowa, but not without a fight (Story) |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Helton: 3 reasons the Supreme Court needs term limits (Story) |
| Jul 31, 2018 | Helton: EPA needs a plan that withstands inconsistent politics (Story) |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Helton: 20 Out of 20: We need to talk about Russian election meddling (Story) |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Helton: The #straws debate spells disaster for the environment (Story) |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Nikki Haley could be the first female president (Story) |
| Apr 23, 2018 | Helton: Voter disenfranchisement should be abolished in Iowa (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2018 | Helton: If we’re going to war in Syria, we should accept refugees from Syria (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2018 | Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Who on earth is John Delaney? (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Helton: 20 out of 20: Elizabeth Warren, champion of Women’s Marchers? (Story) |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Helton: Democrats face two options: big swing or big tent (Story) |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Helton: Conservatives should hate the electoral college (Story) |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Helton: 20 Out Of 20: Bernie Sanders’ potential comeback (Story) |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Helton: Fighting sexual violence should be everyone’s fight (Story) |
| Nov 10, 2017 | Helton: Gunshots ring out, GOP is silent (Story) |
| Nov 07, 2017 | Helton: What comes next when the house of cards folds? (Story) |