Politics

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# Title Date Summary
251 A comedian for president
Northern Iowan 104:18, p.5
Comments on presidential/political candidates.
252 Response to Tristan Abbott
Northern Iowan 104:18, p.6
Writer suggests that John McCain deserves respect and dignity.
253 A presidential performance
Northern Iowan 104:17, p.14
Interpreters Theatre to present a play, "43 Plays for 43 Presidents", based on metaphors of each president's presidency; photo.
254 Politics not serious anymore
Northern Iowan 104:16, p.7
Difficult to find hard policy coverage during political campaigns.
255 Report says war on terror inadvertently aiding Al Qaeda network
Northern Iowan 104:16, p.3
Oxford Research Group states that a "fundamental re-think is required in order to more effectively combat global terrorist networks.
256 Culture Corner: Democratic decisions
Northern Iowan 104:16, p.7
Constructive suggestions on the primary voting system.
257 UNI to host viewing site for national satellite broadcast on Pre-K education
Public Relations News Release 2007:212, p.1
"Raising the Profile of Pre-K: A National Strategy Session" is the topic of the broadcast to be held October 17.
258 Run for President
Northern Iowan 104:11, p.3
Web site allows people to purchase campaign paraphernalia for themselves; students talk about their ideas about current politics.
259 Questions about democracy
Northern Iowan 104:11, p.7
Believes that most people are uninformed; advocates using the uninformed to further one's own more informed political views.
260 Lecture regarding Middle East
Northern Iowan 104:7, p.8
Students, faculty, and staff encouraged to attend a lecture on the Middle East; photo.
261 Vote for issues, not for names
Northern Iowan 104:5, p.7
Students urged to research candidates' stands on the issues and vote for candidates who look at issues in a way similar to the individual's view; photo.
262 Gay marriage a right, not sin
Northern Iowan 104:5, p.7
Reasons for legalizing same-sex marriage; photo.
263 U.S. Attorney General resigns
Northern Iowan 104:4, p.2
Alberto Gonzales resigns under pressure; photo.
264 Some college lessons not part of the plan
Northern Iowan 103:55, p.7
Retrospective on lessons learned during the past year of college.
265 A woman's passion in personal politics
Northern Iowan 103:47, p.10
Lynn Cutler recalls experiences from the Black Hawk County Supervisors, the Women's Movement, and the National Democratic Committee; photo.
266 The Bush administration has politicized everything
Northern Iowan 103:44, p.7
Examples of the Bush administration politicizing many events.
267 The Gore that goes into being an Al alone
Northern Iowan 103:43, p.7
Al Gore defended and encouraged to continue getting out the message of global warming.
268 Bird doggers get noticed
Northern Iowan 103:41, p.5
Iowans for Sensible Priorities helps Iowans prepare to question political candidates.
269 Campaigns come early
Northern Iowan 103:40, p.5
Ten months remain until the Iowa caucuses, but already candidates are throwing their hats in the ring and vying for position.
270 Words with wallop
Northern Iowan 103:38, p.7
Free speech is the backbone of our democracy. Observations on Mitt Romney's visit to Waterloo.
271 Blank checks that bounce
Northern Iowan 103:31, p.8
Military spending questioned.
272 Unbiased as ever, Fox News campaigns for GOP
Northern Iowan 103:31, p.7
Fox News coverage of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and other presidential hopefuls.
273 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:31, p.9
Students respond to the question; "Is the US ready for a female or African American President"?
274 Good work
Northern Iowan 103:29, p.6
Mitt Romney's changes of position on major issues during his governorship of Massachusetts noted; photo.
275 Handicapping the 2008 Republican candidates
Northern Iowan 103:27, p.7
Mitt Romney, Tommy Thompson, Bill Frist, Newt Gingrich, Rudolph Giuliani, and John McCain reviewed as candidates for President from the Republican Party; photo.
276 The scariest thing about the Mark Foley scandal
Northern Iowan 103:26, p.7
Commentary on the Republican position on homosexuality, in light of the Mark Foley scandal. Recent "racist" concerns with Muslims are also discussed.
277 Who will purchase the next Democratic ticket?
Northern Iowan 103:25, p.7
Six potential presidential candidates for the Democratic nomination discussed.
278 Profiling the parties
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.6
Liberals and conservatives examined.
279 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:22, p.7
Students respond to the question; "How do you feel about the results of the election"?
280 Student Voices
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.11
Students respond to the question; "What do you think about campaign attack ads"?
281 Third-party candidates just fodder for fun
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.7
Examines platforms of the Constitutional Party, Libertarian Party, and the Green Party.
282 Doing good democracy
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.7
Students urged to vote. Young people need to share and express their good ideas.
283 Breaking it down: Know your candidates
Northern Iowan 103:21, p.1
Biographical and position information on education, minimum wage, state deficit, and renewable energy for Doris Kelley, Bob Kressig, Matt Reisetter, and Dave Wieland; photo.
284 See where the candidates stand for the upcoming election
Northern Iowan 103:20, p.1
Brief background information and views on issues; education, teacher pay, federal deficit, immigration abortion, and economic development from Chet Culver, Jim Nussle, Bruce Braley, and Mike Whalen; photo.
285 Obama for office on 08
Northern Iowan 103:17, p.8
Support for Barack Obama for President; photo.
286 Corrupt Iraqis?
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.10
President Bush urged to encourage Congressional investigation of corruption within his administration.
287 GOP loves the media
Northern Iowan 103:13, p.10
NI accused of being one sided in their reporting.
288 Administration in the wrong
Northern Iowan 103:8, p.6
Extreme interrogation methods are discussed.
289 Congress refuses to fund 9/11 relief
Northern Iowan 103:8, p.5
Senate bill to supply money for medical relief to citizens of New York City due to the World Trade Center disaster blocked before reaching a vote.
290 Let's talk politics
Northern Iowan 103:7, p.6
Barak Obama's name suggested as a presidential candidate; photo.
291 International journalists gather at UNI Thursday, Aug. 10
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Journalists will learn about the 1st Congressional District race.
292 Sifting through the political hologram
Northern Iowan 102:61, p.5
Considers allegation that President Bush does not share enough information with Congress.
293 Democratic candidates form new strategy
Northern Iowan 102:59, p.5
Suggests changes in Democratic Party rhetoric.
294 New bill reducing national deficit puts college students in debt
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.4
Regents universities will lobby to prevent reductions in student aid.
295 The media paradox
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.7
Wonders if people in the media know how much they can influence people.
296 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:34, p.1
President Robert Koob discusses how students can lobby and speak to legislators individually, or get involved with a group; photo.
297 U. S. abortion policy violates men's rights
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.5
Wonders why abortion laws only pertain to the choices of women.
298 Murphy, Fahmy have big plans for Spring '06
Northern Iowan 102:29, p.3
Members plan to push for the passage of an increased tobacco tax and increased funding for higher education.
299 Parties must band together
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.5
Democrats and Republicans should put aside differences and personal emotions to decide course of action in Iraq war.
300 Politics at play in FDA decision
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.5
Believes politics may have played a large role in not allowing the morning-after birth control pill to be sold over the counter.