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A quote for the age of revolution, in 1968 and today

John Glenn, American hero for being the first U.S. citizen to fly into space, decided to stay at the hotel instead of going to the victory speech of Robert F. Kennedy, who had just won the 1968 California presidential primary. He sat there, watching the candidate complete his remarks, ...

Teacher collaboration: The key to turning ‘All Means All’ into a reality

Getting certified to become a teacher is hard work. It involves significant coursework, classroom observations, student teaching, and licensure examinations. Throughout the program, teacher candidates specialize in their area of licensure, such as math, science, or special education. One ...

MAGA masculinity: Protesting too much

We've seen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lifting weights in snug Levis, sweat pouring down his naked muscled chest. Last February, the secretary of health and human services was "giving body" in the "Rock Out Workout" video. A jeans-clad Kennedy flexes alongside Kid Rock in black shorts, then strips ...

Secure elections depend on informed, engaged voters

As Iowa heads toward the November 3 general election, our priorities are clear: protect the integrity of our elections and ensure every eligible Iowan has the opportunity to vote. Voters deserve confidence that election laws are being followed, ballots are counted accurately, and the ...

Make your vote count by making a plan to vote today

The State of Iowa and our county auditors have a reputation for always holding a professionally conducted election process and I have every confidence that this year’s midterm election will be conducted as honestly, fairly, and efficiently as it has in the past. Iowans have an impressive tradition of high voter participation, with 74 percent of eligible voters casting their ballots in 2024. Iowans understand that the best way we can maintain and preserve our right to vote is to actually cast a ballot. Iowans should have absolute confidence in the integrity of the Iowa system as ...

Let them eat cake — and candy too

I fell into a net loop watching old commercials the other day, reminiscing with videos of escapist Calgon bubble baths, roving dog food chuck wagons and smiling folks settling into bed with "The Clapper." At one point, I stumbled on an ad more anachronistic than any of its contemporaries: a ...