Turner--Robert Thompson (Student--2010)

Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 No hats for you
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.10
Florida congresswoman seeks to have a rule overturned that does not allow people to wear hats while congress is in session. An alternative would be to make an exception for her.
2 Life after the elections
Northern Iowan 107:21, p.12
Readers urged to decide and think for themselves on key issues, even after the elections; photo.
3 State of affairs
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.11
Politics and today's election bring out the best and worst in individuals. The negative campaigning seems more prevalent every year. Everyone is entitled to his opinion, but few seem willing to listen to other views.
4 Hate crime procedures create inequality
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.10
Believes that the offenses covered by the term "hate crimes" are already crimes; wonders why there is a need to add more to the process.
5 Some things never change
Northern Iowan 107:11, p.8
Republicans and Democrats seem to agree that which party is not in power will not roll over and work with the other. This situation makes it extremely difficult for political change; photo.
6 The people decide who gets the keys
Northern Iowan 107:8, p.5
In a democracy, the voters decide the winners of elections. The winners remain responsible to the electorate.
7 Agree to disagree
Northern Iowan 107:4, p.5
Believes that Americans are entitled to their own opinions. In an ideal world we will all be able to agree to disagree in a law-abiding manner.
8 Prop 8 overruling a threat to democracy
Northern Iowan 107:2, p.10
California Supreme Court ruling blocks Proposition 8, which would ban homosexual marriage. The vote indicates a larger problem; a clear majority wanted this law to be passed, but their wishes have been overturned by the court system; photo.