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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

Margo ONeill addresses the crowd during a transgender rights rally on the Pentacrest on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Protesters gathered to promote rights in light of the upcoming elections.

Opinion: Trans-rights case proves America has a way to go on equality

Peyton Downing, Columnist October 20, 2019

Ever since the Stonewall riots in 1969, LGBTQ rights have made significant headway in America. But there is still much work to be done, and nowhere is this clearer than a case that reached the Supreme...

City Council candidates Laura Bergus (left), Janice Weiner (center) and Megan Alter speak with potential supports at the UISG City Council Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Bergus, Weiner, and Alter are running for two at-large City Council seats.

Guest Opinion: Janice Weiner is the best fit for Iowa City City Council

October 17, 2019

Janice Weiner has been — and is — many things. A public servant. An Iowa City native. A diplomat. A mother and grandmother. And now, she wants to be one of our city councilors at-large. I’m supporting...

The University of Iowa Library is seen on Monday, June 17, 2019.

Opinion: The Main Library should extend laptop-charger loans

Becca Bright, Columnist October 17, 2019

Forgetting or losing a laptop charger is more than groan-worthy. You finally sit down in your spot in the Main Library. Coffee? Check. Notebook? Got it. You open your laptop, but the screen remains dark....

Protestors fill the intersection of Iowa Ave and Dubuque St. to hear Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speak at the Iowa City Climate Strike in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Opinion: Who to blame for the lack of climate-change discussion at Democratic debates

Elijah Helton, Opinions Editor October 17, 2019

After three hours of full big-ticket policy discussion on areas such as health care, firearms, and foreign policy, the October Democratic debate concluded with hardly a word about the most important issue:...

People have lunch at the Waffle House in Cocoa Beach, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.r

Opinion: Iowa City needs a Waffle House

Conner Hanke, Columnist October 16, 2019

Iowa City is home to a lot of restaurants, but there’s one thing our town is missing: Waffle House. Hear me out. First off, who doesn’t like breakfast food at any hour of any day? Sure, Iowa City...

Dylan Montigney talks about Japans esports scene at an interview in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, December 10, 2018.

Opinion: Fortnite signifies how video games are changing

Peyton Downing, Columnist October 16, 2019

When I was younger, I distinctly remember my father telling me not to waste time on video games. They were just a flimsy distraction, he said, and I should do something productive with my time. While my...

"Big Mouth" (Netflix)

Opinion: Big Mouth uses irreverent humor to deconstruct serious social issues

Krystin Langer, Columnist October 16, 2019

The third season of “Big Mouth” was released Oct. 4 on Netflix and has proven to be even more shocking and promiscuous than the preceding seasons. The show features the voices of actors such as...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Opinion: Follow your dreams more, plan your future a little less

Emily Creery, Columnist October 15, 2019

In The Big Lebowski, Maude Lebowski asked The Dude what he does for a living. He replied, “Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.” It’s simple, carefree, and easy to...

President Donald Trump makes a statement announcing that a deal has been reached to reopen the government through Feb. 15 during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House Jan. 25, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

Opinion: Trump’s autism bill is a good start, but won’t solve all obstacles

Ally Pronina, Columnist October 15, 2019

About 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. President Trump recently signed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability,...

Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, August 10, 2019.

Opinion: Endorsements are a poor measure of political success

Kalen McCain, Columnist October 15, 2019

2020 candidates have taken to announcing their endorsements in huge batches, sometimes a hundred names at a time, and political news coverage is eating this trend up. Endorsement counts have become a “horse...

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.

Editorial: The free press is not the enemy of the people

DI Editorial Board October 14, 2019

There’s an abundance of public discourse about freedom in the U.S. Freedom of speech and religion are hotly debated throughout our society, from the classrooms to the courthouses. Both of these fundamental...

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Opinion: Iowa should follow California’s lead on college-athlete compensation

Jason O'Day, Columnist October 14, 2019

One state is finally trying to compensate college athletes beyond scholarship. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Pay to Play Act Sept. 30. It’s an excellent piece of legislation that will...

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