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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The casket carrying civil rights icon and U.S. Congressman John Lewis arrives at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., on Sunday July 26, 2020.

Opinion | John Lewis: an inspiration to America

Hannah Pinski July 26, 2020

On July 17, 2020, Representative John Robert Lewis from Georgia's 5th Congressional District passed away at age 80. However, he was not an average American politician. And although he has received...

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Opinion | Vote-by-mail is the best form of voting during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chloe Peterson, Opinions Columnist July 23, 2020

In the fall, all Iowans will receive an absentee ballot request form in their mailboxes for the November election. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate also sent out absentee ballot request forms before...

Woman hands opening birth control pills in hand on the bed in the bedroom. Eating Contraceptive Pill.

Opinion | Religious freedom does not override bodily autonomy

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist July 21, 2020

In the American Constitution, the first amendment states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise of." However, the Supreme Court’s...

Junior Teresa Mora plays Black Ops 2 in her room at Currier Hall in Iowa City on Monday, February 18, 2019.

Opinion | Video games are an art form

Peyton Downing, Opinions Editor July 20, 2020

Art means many things to different people. To some, art is a visual work that shows something: “Mona Lisa,” “David,” “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” To others it is more inclusive,...

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Opinion | America’s ‘grind culture’ is toxic

Chloe Peterson, Opinions Columnist July 16, 2020

A tweet went viral by @ShaylaRacquel this week that read “My mom is APPALLED when I told her I took off and say “no reason I just needed a day” when she asks why. Baby Boomers do not believe...

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Opinion | Facial deformities don’t define a person

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist July 15, 2020

July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, making it timely to discuss the entertainment industry’s portrayal of facial deformities. Many villains have facial deformities,...

Opinion | Social media can be a valid news source

Opinion | Social media can be a valid news source

Peyton Downing, Opinions Editor July 14, 2020

With the world’s population becoming increasingly reliant on the Internet for communication, many have taken up the habit of getting their information from social media like Facebook and Twitter....

Man hand holding black gamepad show cool symbol on yellow background, minimalism concept.

Opinion | Creative, calming video games are a great way to keep your mind active

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist July 13, 2020

While I have been recently boasting about reading more, playing board games, and cutting down on Netflix, I will also say that I have spent my time this summer playing video games — something I think...

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Opinion | Stop turning human rights into “political issues”

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist July 12, 2020

We are a society where equality, justice, and liberty exist only for certain people. Political issues concern taxes, gun control, or campaign finance reform. America continually turns basic human rights...

Opinion | The police must be defunded

Opinion | The police must be defunded

Peyton Downing, Opinions Editor July 9, 2020

There are no words to adequately express the shame and indignation I feel as a citizen of the United States in the wake of all the violence that has occurred in the past weeks, months, and years at...

A tent sits along the Iowa River on June 10, 2019.

Opinion | Think before traveling this summer

Signe Nettum, Opinions Columnist July 8, 2020

I have family on the west coast. I can only see them once a year, usually during the summer, and our trip only lasts a week. Due to COVID-19, our plans have drastically changed this summer. While traveling...

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Opinion | Shut it all down — again

Chloe Peterson, Opinions Columnist July 7, 2020

States need to shut down again to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. If there’s one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, it's that the American people cannot take care of themselves. The...

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