Politics

Displaying 301 - 350 of 693 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
301 The media paradox
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.7
Wonders if people in the media know how much they can influence people.
302 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.
303 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.
304 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.
305 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.
306 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.
307 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.
308 Peacemaking seminar held Sunday will discuss beliefs about war
Northern Iowan 102:16, p.10
Conference will talk about conscientious objection to the war which allows people to avoid going to war because it is against their religious beliefs. It will be held at the Cedar Falls Mennonite Church.
309 Woman/minority president good idea
Northern Iowan 102:12, p.7
Writer supports idea of a woman and/or minority president, but worries about the pressure and scrutiny the person would be subjected to.
310 Liberals should stop hypocrisy
Northern Iowan 102:9, p.6
Jessica Anderson writes to defend Chief Justice nominee John Roberts' decision not to answer certain questions on controversial issues.
311 10 hours, 100,000 protesters, one cause
Northern Iowan 102:9, p.1
Fifty-five Iowans traveled to Washington, D. C., last weekend to protest the war in Iraq; photo.
312 Changing political debates bringing changes to way debate is taught
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
New form of debate being taught in schools instead of traditional style.
313 One nation under God
Northern Iowan 102:8, p.8
Student Adam Rinkleff notes that the words "under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954, and believes it should be removed.
314 Senate up for a supreme decision on John Roberts; opposition says supreme court appointee may be too conservative
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.5
While some Republicans see the John Roberts as a good nomination for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, some Democrats are skeptical; photo.
315 Stuck in the middle with you
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.7
Writers try to coerce readers to see things from a more middle ground as opposed to "left" and "right" wings in politics.
316 Go beyond the "flag waving"
Northern Iowan 102:3, p.8
Urges citizens to help the government see that the image portrayed of the US overseas does not necessarily reflect the characteristics of Americans.
317 UNI experts on terrorism and politics
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
List of sources available to provide information on the given topic.
318 Capitol M: hard rock, funk, a message
Northern Iowan 101:58, p.7
Local band plays a variety of music; will present a concert at the Reverb on July 2; photo.
319 Wasting precious time
Northern Iowan 101:56, p.5
Believes United States Senate should spend more time handling the important issues of the country rather than fighting with each other.
320 Entering the world of politics with an agenda
Northern Iowan 101:56, p.6
UNI student Tim McCue reports on his exciting first week as a press intern for Senator Charles Grassley in Washington, D. C.
321 Protect Senate's filibuster
Northern Iowan 101:48, p.9
Feels U. S. Senate Republicans should not remove the filibuster option for Democrats.
322 Isn't it ironic? Don't you think?
Northern Iowan 101:26, p.5
Examines irony in current political issues.
323 A shiny new Cabinet
Northern Iowan 101:24, p.5
Examines the recent departures of many of the Bush Administration Cabinet members and what the future may hold for the United States.
324 Students weigh in on election
Northern Iowan 101:20, p.1
Post-election moods on campus.
325 Election exposure lacking
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.5
Believes Presidential candidates should do more to make themselves stand out as candidates instead of scripting their every move and identifying themselves with the party.
326 Humor in politics reaches students
Northern Iowan 101:18, p.9
Examines trend of young people getting their political information from satirical sources, such as television's "The Daily Show" mock news program.
327 'The Capitol Steps' promises to provide side-splitting humor
Northern Iowan 101:17, p.11
Description of "The Capitol Steps" performance to visit the Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC; photo.
328 Stop the Bush-bashing!
Northern Iowan 101:16, p.6
Reacts to letters and columns in the Northern Iowan by addressing various anti-Bush and pro-Kerry claims.
329 UNI professors well-versed in U. S. politics, presidential elections
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Professors and their areas of expertise listed.
330 Political preachings stem from arrogance
Northern Iowan 101:14, p.6
Speaks out against those who advocate extreme positions on issues.
331 Politics corrupting government
Northern Iowan 100:61, p.5
Believes politics is inherently corrupt and should be removed from government.
332 UNI professor disputes polls that divide churchgoers/non-churchgoers into political parties
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Believes there are more factors at work and that the question of "values" is little more than a buzzword.
333 Primer in political semantics
Northern Iowan 100:37, p.7
Thoughts on political ideologies, publications, and UNI's status as a "liberal" campus.
334 Doughnuts, coffee, and politics
Northern Iowan 100:35, p.7
Gives advice on how to participate meaningfully in politics.
335 Democrats, Republicans fight a similar crusade
Northern Iowan 100:31, p.1
The chairs of the UNI College Democrats and College Republicans express respect for each other's political views.
336 Republicans fire back on behalf of Bush
Northern Iowan 100:26, p.7
Feel the campaign is getting ugly before Democratic presidential candidate is chosen.
337 Mistakes, lies, and politics
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Discussion on admitting political wrong-doing both historically and presently.
338 Christianity, politics a 'dangerous mix'
Northern Iowan 100:23, p.9
Concerned about Christians imposing their views on others.
339 Congress comes to campus
Northern Iowan 100:18, p.1
Two former Congressmen, Bill Goodling and Harold Volkmer, came to campus to increase student awareness of issues; photo.
340 Assessment of state politics
Northern Iowan 100:15, p.5
Concerned because Iowa misjudged its revenue again.
341 Hoxie Forum part of 'Congress to Campus' visit to UNI
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Harold Volkmer, Bill Goodling, Pita Agbese, Steven Lobell, and Christopher Rossi will serve on panel discussing congressional-presidential relations.
342 Davis gets 'total recall'
Northern Iowan 100:12, p.1
Governor Gray Davis is recalled; Arnold Schwarzenegger will be new governor; photo.
343 Recall ridiculousness in California
Northern Iowan 100:11, p.7
Concerned that other states will follow California's lead.
344 Rhetorical look into 'cold-blooded' politics
Northern Iowan 100:10, p.5
Questions Wesley Clark's political party affiliation.
345 One in Ten
Northern Iowan 100:7, p.11
Gives information on gay issues and some political candidates' views on the issues.
346 Clinton-sighting piques feelings of optimism
Northern Iowan 100:6, p.7
Enjoyed Democratic rally at which former President Clinton spoke.
347 And the nomination goes to . . . Who?
Northern Iowan 100:5, p.7
Encourages students to research Democratic presidential candidates even if they are not planning on voting for them.
348 On your campus
Northern Iowan 100:5, p.2
Meetings and activities planned; Reel to Reel Film Series will feature a filmmaker who witnessed 9/11 firsthand.
349 Student responds to campus group
Northern Iowan 100:5, p.9
Considers the Campus Coalition of Christian Republicans closed-minded and ignorant.
350 Political conversation goes up in smoke
Northern Iowan 100:4, p.7
Considers differences between Great Britain and the United States.