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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

Supporters hold signs at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding DACAs rescission has been a highly controversial issue in national politics.

Opinion: Iowa must defend DACA recipients

Becca Bright, Columnist November 21, 2019

Since August, President Trump and those in support of his administration have moved aggressively towards a termination of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The U.S. Supreme Cour is hearing...

The numerous blades of wheat in one of Dick Sloan’s many farm fields is seen on the morning of June 18, 2019. Sloan utilizes no-till, cover crops, and prairie strips as practices to reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion.

Guest Opinion: Johnson County needs to support its farmers

November 21, 2019

As a fourth-generation farmer raising grain and cattle in Johnson County, I know there is a lot of support for agriculture in eastern Iowa. In fact, I see it almost every time I stop in town to get gas...

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Opinion: 20 Out of 20: Presidential candidates as Thanksgiving dishes

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor November 21, 2019

Thanksgiving is here, and so is the perpetual race for the White House. While some candidates are worth going back for seconds, others are getting passed over. Former Vice President Joe Biden: Turkey He’s...

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Opinion: Be thankful for friends and family, not physical possessions

Ally Pronina, Columnist November 20, 2019

What are you thankful for? This is a question we get asked every Thanksgiving. It is easy to think of material things such as phones or laptops, but what about friends and family? Twenty years from...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Editorial: Investing in regent universities helps Iowa thrive

DI Editorial Board November 20, 2019

Public education is one of the greatest achievements of modern government. All citizens benefit from a more knowledgable population that is better prepared for the future, but the benefits extend beyond...

U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the Values Voter Summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Opinion: Obsessing over political news is unhealthy and unhelpful

Jason O'Day, Columnist November 20, 2019

In my early 20s, I gradually became infatuated with the daily drama of national politics. By 2016, I had developed a social-media following, volunteered for Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign, and felt...

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Opinion: The Mandalorian makes Disney+ worth it

Peyton Downing, Columnist November 19, 2019

Disney released its own streaming service on Nov. 12, and while Disney+ doesn’t erase the myriad stockpiles of physical copies every millennial and Gen Z kid has back home, it does host several new pieces...

U.S. President Donald Trump gives pauses to answer a reporterss question about a whistleblower as he leaves the Oval Office after hosting the ceremonial swearing in of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia at the White House September 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/TNS)

Opinion: Trump impeachment doesn’t require removal to be relevant

Kalen McCain, Columnist November 19, 2019

It’s exceedingly improbable that current impeachment hearings will result in President Trump’s removal from office. Conventional wisdom among political observers holds that he’ll be impeached by...

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Opinion: Adobe Creative Cloud should be made available for UI students

Mariana Garces, Columnist November 19, 2019

As a communications major planning to work in the media industry, I have found that most of the internships and future jobs that interest me require some knowledge of digital design. Some of the best software...

Opinion: Instagram’s removal of likes could benefit artists

Opinion: Instagram’s removal of likes could benefit artists

Becca Bright, Columnist November 18, 2019

Social media has become a social market “liked” around the globe. Instagram is a nearly decade-old platform that has 1 billion monthly users, including actress Jennifer Aniston, President Obama,...

Opinion: Looking back on the problematic nostalgia of John Hughes

Opinion: Looking back on the problematic nostalgia of John Hughes

Emily Creery, Columnist November 18, 2019

As Duckie from Pretty in Pink said, “Whether or not you face the future, it happens.” John Hughes is an iconic name in the world of 1980s cinema — irrevocably synonymous with the decade of rock...

A group of protestors hold signs in downtown Iowa City while waiting for Greta Thunberg to speak on Friday, October 4th, 2019. Greta Thunberg is speaking in Iowa City as part of a local strike against climate change.

Opinion: Facing extreme weather, the Midwest needs heightened climate awareness

Taylor Newby, Columnist November 18, 2019

There are rallies on the Pentacrest, mobs of people traipsing through downtown Iowa City, and conversations unfolding within classroom walls — all in response to the decline of our planet’s health. There...

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