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Elijah Helton is the Opinions Editor at The Daily Iowan. He writes about environmental policy, equality issues, and electoral politics. He is a junior at the UI, majoring in journalism and political science.
Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor
| 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) |