Political Opinion

Displaying 101 - 114 of 114
# Title Date Summary
101 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.
102 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.
103 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.
104 Caucus for Bernie
Northern Iowan 112:31, p.3
Mattox encourages readers to support Bernie Sanders for president.
105 Trump has plan for income inequality
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.3
In response to the January 14 Northern Iowan column "Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech," Slaughter discusses the presidential candidate's focus on the causes of income inequality; photos.
106 "My fellow Americans," from President Trump
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3
Carr-Murphy writes a satirical piece imagining a State of the Union address given by Donald Trump; photos.
107 Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.3
In the author's opinion, Donald Trump and protestors failed to stick to relevant issues during the presidential candidate's rally at the West Gym. Cobb criticizes five themes from Trump's speech; photos.
108 Campaign spending IS scary
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.5
In the author's opinion, inequality in campaign contributions reflects income inequality and allows the rich to buy political influence.
109 All staff opinion column: What's the most important Vote 2016 issue?
Northern Iowan 112:19, p.3
Columnits Michael Jackson, Hannah Carr-Murphy, Amanda Wagner, and Abbi Cobb give their opinions on the most important issues in the 2016 election.
110 Time for America to un-stupid itself
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.3
In the author's opinion, the Republican presidential candidates are unqualified, and Jackson encourages readers to use their education to improve the world.
111 Why is Donald Trump 'inconvenienced' by political correctness?
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3
In the author's opinion, political correctness is speaking in a way that is respectful to people. Cobb criticizes presidential candidate Donald Trump's disregard for this; photos.
112 Distinguishing Bernie Sanders from Hillary
Northern Iowan 112:6, p.3
In a letter to the editor, Peterson compares presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, supporting Sanders.
113 UNI for Bernie Sanders
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.3
In a letter to the editor, Snell discusses 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and his political positions. 
114 Staying calm: The politics of fear
Northern Iowan 112:2, p.3
Jackson shares his opinion on the state of the 2016 Republican party presidential candidates, and believes that people should carefully evaluate those who appeal to fear; photo.