Political Opinion
Displaying 51 - 100 of 110 in reverse chronological order
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| 51 | National debt is actually good Northern Iowan 116:33, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, worrying about the national deficit is damaging to political discourse and material reality. Rawwas explains misunderstandings about federal budget and the deficit, and how foreign nations like China holding some debt is good because they have a vested interest in the US's economic prosperity. Rawwas continues to argue that policies are inherently good or bad, not due to their cost, and that politicians should be less concerned with debt and focus on the working class regardless of "cost"; photo. |
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| 52 | Values might prove obstacle for Dems in 2020 Northern Iowan 116:31, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the Iowa caucus is an important moment in deciding who will be the Democratic presidential nominee. Horning discusses the four leading candidates - Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg - and analyzes what early caucuses and primaries could mean for their campaigns and the future of the party as a whole; photo. | |
| 53 | Dems respond to Soleimani killing Northern Iowan 116:30, p.3 |
Rawwas discusses the Democratic presidential candidates' responses to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani by the Trump administration. In the author's opinion, Bernie Sanders strongly condemned the action and should be the candidate of choice; photo. |
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| 54 | U.S. needs a pro-Latin America president Northern Iowan 116:27, p.3 |
Rawwas discusses recent deposing of Bolivian president elect Evo Morales by Jeanine Anez, calling it a military coup based upon the false claims and United States imperialism perpetuated through the Organization of American States' report questioning the freedom of the election. In the author's opinion, the only presidential candidate with a clear vision of solidarity with Latin America is Bernie Sanders; photo. | |
| 55 | What does it mean to be 'conservative?' Northern Iowan 116:22, p.3 |
Wiggins discusses what it means to be conservative and discusses the history of the term and school of thought. In the author's opinion, conservatives have lost their path and must embrace both historical inheritance and future possibilities to move forward. | |
| 56 | The rise of the anti-austerity Left Northern Iowan 116:18, p.3 |
Rawwas discusses multiple protests and strikes happening around the world. In the author's opinion, people are mobilizing against austerity measures and capitalism. Rawwas discusses media portrayal of events and analyses why the United States has not seen similar actions. | |
| 57 | A feminism for the 99 percent Northern Iowan 116:15, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar represent the true face of modern feminism in their critical and anti-capitalist approach. Rawwas also explains why they have endorsed Bernie Sanders for president; photos. | |
| 58 | Language leaves room for ambiguity Northern Iowan 116:14, p.3 |
Wiggins analyzes words presidential candidates use throughout their campaign, particularly inconsistences in the meanings of "our vales" and "freedom." In the author's opinion, there are many different meanings for those words, and meaning can also vary person to person; photo. | |
| 59 | New Political ideology is needed Northern Iowan 116:12, p.3 |
Opinion columnist, Mohammed Rawwas, believes that the current political ideology needs to change sometime in the near future. In the author's opinion, current political ideology needs to change quickly; climate change and the actions needed to combat it will not be fully met with the current liberal dogma. Rawwas explores the current political climate and climate change policies currently in place and/or how to make better policies; photo. | |
| 60 | Impeachment not to be taken lightly Northern Iowan 116:10, p.3 |
In Horning's opinion, the recent impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is ill-advised and will likely backfire for Democrats in the next election; photo. | |
| 61 | Failure is necessary in politics Northern Iowan 116:9, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, failure is necessary in politics and learning from the failure makes the government better. | |
| 62 | Women's rights is a logical deciding factor Northern Iowan 116:8, p.3 |
Professor Emeritus of Marketing Steve Corbin submitted a letter to the editor, writing that women may be the deciding factor this election year due to the current political, economic, and cultural environment. Corbin also briefly describes the motivating issues for both Republican and Democratic women; photo. | |
| 63 | The democracy movement and rank-choice Northern Iowan 116:6, p.3 |
Wiggins discusses the "democracy movement," which presents possible solutions and reforms to American democracy in light of political situations like the 2000 presidential election. In the author's opinion, instituting a rank/choice voting system would be a strong solution; photo. | |
| 64 | Yemen, praxis and global responsibility Northern Iowan 116:5, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the war and genocide in Yemen is being exacerbated by the United States government, which should end its involvement with Saudi Arabia and in Yemen. Rawwas supports the efforts of representative Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders and calls out President Trump and the recent 9/11 memorial event on campus that included a helicopter landing, saying they draw attention away from ongoing civilian causalities; photo. | |
| 65 | How much power should students have? Northern Iowan 116:5, p.3 |
Stekl discusses the power that students and workers have had in history to make change and the challenges faced today including disempowered unions and student debt. In the author's opinion, students should exercise power to change systems, and voting for Bernie Sanders upholds that ideal. | |
| 66 | The evolution of intra-party division in politics Northern Iowan 116:3, p.3 |
The author explains the evolution of intra-party division in the Republican party over the last five years, both before and after Donald Trump's election as president; photo. | |
| 67 | On praxis: From campus to global politics Northern Iowan 116:2, p.3 |
Call to action to engage in politics especially when it affects one directly. The author discusses global capitalism's role in the climate catastrophe, wealth inequality, and war, and states the importance of the 2020 election. In Rawwas's opinion, people are called to participate in politics because they are already involved whether or not they realize it, including students at UNI, and encourages votes for Bernie Sanders; photo. | |
| 68 | The time is now to initiate political change Northern Iowan 116:2, p.3 |
The author discusses nationwide student debt, climate change, and healthcare along with challenges specific to UNI. In Stekl's opinion, this is unacceptable, and Bernie Sanders is the person to change it. | |
| 69 | The Washington connection and third-world facism Northern Iowan 115:53, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, the United States has historically supported fascists and dictators and that the recent meeting of President Trump with Brazil's leader Jair Bolsonaro to replace Venezuela's leader follows this pattern; photo. | |
| 70 | Engaging in open-minded political discussion Northern Iowan 115:50, p.3 |
Horning discuses the current politic climate and how it can impact the way people discuss their political views, urging people to be more open-minded; photos. | |
| 71 | Politics aren't black and white Northern Iowan 115:50, p.3 |
Bennethum argues that political opinions are not black and white and that citizens should be more accepting of one another's political views; photo. | |
| 72 | What can presidents be investigated for? Northern Iowan 115:46, p.3 |
In the wake of the Mueller investigation, Stekl discusses the scandals and faults of the Trump and Obama administrations, but argues that America's biggest crime is sham democracy, capitalism, and imperialism and that all citizens are implicated in it; photo. | |
| 73 | On Christchurch & stochastic terrorism Northern Iowan 115:45, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, free speech should be curbed when it amounts to stochastic terrorism - where a political commentator uses mass media to urge their followers to act on a certain ideology, and a small percentage do - resulting in violence. Rawwas writes in response to the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand; photo. | |
| 74 | Border security is common sense Northern Iowan 115:42, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, construction of a border wall should garner bipartisan support based upon past comments by both Democrats and Republicans and the security risk an unsecured border poses. Instead, Horning argues, Democrats have withdrawn support in order to see President Trump fail; photos. | |
| 75 | Protests in Haiti show the way forward Northern Iowan 115:40, p.4 |
Rawwas writes in the aftermath of widespread protests in Haiti. In the author's opinion, strikes are a tool of change that should be used worldwide, the United States' actions in Haiti and Venezuela do not support free democracy. | |
| 76 | In Defense: Hands off Venezuela Northern Iowan 115:33, p.3 |
Caleb Stekl and Cade Olmstead write a letter to the editor in response to Colin Horning's January 28 Northern Iowan opinion piece "Socialism causes economic peril." They disagree with Horning's claim that socialism is to blame for Venezuela's political and economic turmoil, instead blaming capitalism and military intervention, particularly from the United States; photo. | |
| 77 | 'Trumping' Trump was hard to do in 2018 Northern Iowan 115:31, p.3 |
Professor emeritus of marketing, Steve Corbin, writes a letter to the editor about holding President Trump accountable. | |
| 78 | Socialism causes economic peril Northern Iowan 115:30, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, government intervention in free markets and socialism lead to devastating economic consequences. Horning cites Venezuela as an example, in the wake of Juan Guaido's election as interim President; photo. | |
| 79 | True way to honor MLK's legacy Northern Iowan 115:29, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, tolerance does not equate to freedom. Stekl discusses the current political climate and Martin Luther King Junior's legacy; photo. | |
| 80 | We must count every ballot Northern Iowan 115:24, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, it is important to count every ballot during an election, especially due to the controversy in Georgia and Florida; photo. | |
| 81 | Elizabeth Warren's folly Northern Iowan 115:21, p.4 |
Stekl discusses Elizabeth Warren's recent claim of indigenous ancestry based on a genetic test. In the author's opinion, using biogenetic testing and results for political purposes leads to fascism; photos. | |
| 82 | Five things to consider at the polls Northern Iowan 115:19, p.3 |
Professor emeritus of marketing Steve Corbin wrote a letter to the editor. In the author's opinion, the five most important issues for the midterm elections are health insurance, school funding, corporate taxes, improving outdoor, wildlife, and water quality, and recent layoffs for various state-funded departments; photo. | |
| 83 | Abdication of global leadership has consequences Northern Iowan 115:15, p.3 |
The author discusses recent world events attacking human rights and Trump administration decisions. In Dausener's opinion, the United States has abdicated the global leadership role it has held since WWII, which will have serious consequences; photos. | |
| 84 | The trouble with Kavanaugh Northern Iowan 115:13, p.4 |
In the author's opinion, Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the United States Supreme Court will be detrimental to the nation. Stekl argues against the USA's current liberal-electoral democracy; photos. | |
| 85 | Trump's trade policy is harmful to the U.S. Northern Iowan 115:6, p.3 |
Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor about President Trump's trade agreements and how it will hurt Iowa and the U.S.; photo. | |
| 86 | Kavanaugh's documents crucial to public Northern Iowan 115:4, p.3 |
The author writes about President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and his controversial history regarding previous testimony and involvement in Guantanamo Bay ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing; photo. | |
| 87 | McCain had a passion for unity Northern Iowan 115:2, p.3 |
The author writes a piece honoring Senator John McCain after his death, reflecting on his willingness to overcome divisions; photos. | |
| 88 | Higher education: challenging views Northern Iowan 113:1, p.4 |
Students discuss ways that their worldviews and beliefs have changed or stayed the same since coming to UNI; photo. | |
| 89 | Campus is challenge in election year Northern Iowan 113:1, p.5 |
Columnist Sam Hawley discusses the political climate on campus in wake of the 2016 election; photos. |
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| 90 | The conservative as racist: a popular lie Northern Iowan 112:49, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, social and technological echo chambers limit opportunities to understand other viewpoints, and has led to the perception that Republicans hold racist beliefs; photos. |
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| 91 | Sorry, you don't have the right to vote Northern Iowan 112:45, p.3 |
In Rekemeyer's opinion, voting makes little difference due to the way the Republican and Democratic parties select their delegates and nominees; photos. |
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| 92 | On terror: Europe needs to step it up Northern Iowan 112:45, p.3 |
In the author's opinion, European nations are not doing enough to counter ISIS terrorism; photos. |
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| 93 | No longer entertained, just disappointed Northern Iowan 112:42, p.3 |
Rekemeyer discusses the recent Republican presidential candidate debate and believes candidates Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz behaved childishly; photo. |
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| 94 | Carson and the 'no true black man' fallacy Northern Iowan 112:39, p.3 |
Slaughter discusses presidential candidate Ben Carson's recent remarks on President Barack Obama and race; photos. |
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| 95 | LTE: To hell with Madeline Albright Northern Iowan 112:38, p.3 |
In a letter to the editor, James criticizes Madeleine Albright for her support of Hillary Clinton, and advocates that supporting Bernie Sanders is the best way to support women. |
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| 96 | GOP and SCOTUS hypocrisy Northern Iowan 112:37, p.3 |
Hawley writes a letter to the editor discussing President Obama, the Republican Party, and filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by justice Antonin Scalia's death. |
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| 97 | The rigged democratic superdelegate system Northern Iowan 112:36, p.3 |
In Reid's opinion, the Republican party will support antiestablishment candidate Donald Trump if he wins enough delegates, but the Democratic National Convention and the delegate system itself are working against antiestablishment candidate Bernie Sanders; photos. |
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| 98 | All-staff opinion column: Who are you caucusing for and why? Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3 |
Northern Iowan columnists discuss who they will support at the caucuses: Carr-Murphy for Bernie Sanders, Slaughter for Donald Trump, and Cobb for Bernie Sanders; photos. |
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| 99 | Caucus tip: remember the role of government Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3 |
Gravert discusses the role of government in light of the upcoming caucuses; photo. |
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| 100 | Caucus for Bernie Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3 |
Mattox encourages readers to support Bernie Sanders for president. |