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Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower were models of statesmanship | John T. Shaw

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower were models of statesmanship | John T. Shaw

    I’ve long been intrigued by the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower and believe they each offer important and illuminating examples of the kind of statesmanship the United States urgently needs.

    Gloria Steinem lifted up women and changed history | Keel Hunt

    Gloria Steinem lifted up women and changed history | Keel Hunt

      At the Nashville Public Library, Gloria Steinem’s words greet visitors in the “Votes for Women” room, the permanent installation that honors the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

      Democratic leader saves wrath for moderates, not socialists | Las Vegas Review-Journal

      Democratic leader saves wrath for moderates, not socialists | Las Vegas Review-Journal

        To determine a political party’s priorities, see what makes it upset.

        Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire | Virginian-Pilot

        Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire | Virginian-Pilot

          Dwight D. Eisenhower and Pete Hegseth, it appears, would not have gotten along well. They almost certainly would have disagreed on one particular military matter — the editorial independence of the venerable Stars and Stripes newspaper.

          Sept. 11 seems like yesterday in New York City | Froma Harrop

          Sept. 11 seems like yesterday in New York City | Froma Harrop

            Smoke still rose from the ruins of the World Trade Center, and the smell of nearly 2,000 deaths lingered miles uptown. A reporter asked New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani whether he worried that the city's Muslim neighborhoods would be attacked in revenge for that Islamist-inspired atrocity. Gi…

            When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

            When everyday situations get awkward, what’s the ethical thing to do? | The Ethical Life podcast

            • Scott Rada

            🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.

            Measles deaths are the cost of poor public health leadership | Philadelphia Inquirer

            Measles deaths are the cost of poor public health leadership | Philadelphia Inquirer

              Two recent measles-related deaths, including that of a newborn, were the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years. Sadly, as vaccination rates decline, they will likely not be the last.

              Jim Clyburn is right about impeachment | Baltimore Sun

              Jim Clyburn is right about impeachment | Baltimore Sun

                Rep. Jim Clyburn has delivered a timely warning to Democrats who believe winning control of the House in November should immediately trigger a third impeachment of President Donald Trump: The American people need relief, not another partisan spectacle.

                Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure | Allison Schrager

                Joyful spending is America’s guilty pleasure | Allison Schrager

                  Americans like to spend money, and they’re good at it. But they also feel kind of bad about it.

                  How Digital Subscriptions Are Quietly Draining Your Wallet..

                  How Digital Subscriptions Are Quietly Draining Your Wallet..

                    As more of our everyday lives move online, it’s easy to lose track of how much you’re spending on subscriptions for entertainment and other services. One streaming service may seem affordable, but having several monthly charges can quickly turn into a much bigger expense. Economist Dr. Emma …

                    Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

                    Venezuela oil deal may be a win, but it shouldn’t set a precedent | Baltimore Sun

                      Eight months ago, American aircraft launched from 20 bases as a special operations team entered Caracas and removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from a fortified compound. Dozens of Venezuelan and Cuban personnel were killed. Congress never authorized the operation.

                      Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

                      Retailers right to cut prices to share tariff refunds | Chicago Tribune

                        Following the Supreme Court’s decision early this year that President Donald Trump’s tariff regime was unconstitutional, many corporations have seen substantial windfalls in the form of federal refunds for the tariffs they paid.

                        Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

                        Of course Flock cameras are being attacked. Congress has failed to regulate them | Catherine Crump

                          Vigilantes are disabling Flock cameras in at least three dozen states, and while I don’t condone property damage, I understand the outrage.

                          David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

                          David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

                            Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                            God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                            The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                            Columnists

                            Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower were models of statesmanship | John T. Shaw

                            Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower were models of statesmanship | John T. Shaw

                            I’ve long been intrigued by the presidencies of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower and believe they each offer important and illuminating examples of the kind of statesmanship the United States urgently needs.

                            Gloria Steinem lifted up women and changed history | Keel Hunt

                            Gloria Steinem lifted up women and changed history | Keel Hunt

                            At the Nashville Public Library, Gloria Steinem’s words greet visitors in the “Votes for Women” room, the permanent installation that honors the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

                            Democratic leader saves wrath for moderates, not socialists | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            Democratic leader saves wrath for moderates, not socialists | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                            To determine a political party’s priorities, see what makes it upset.

                            Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire | Virginian-Pilot

                            Stars and Stripes paper the latest casualty of ‘friendly’ fire | Virginian-Pilot

                            Dwight D. Eisenhower and Pete Hegseth, it appears, would not have gotten along well. They almost certainly would have disagreed on one particular military matter — the editorial independence of the venerable Stars and Stripes newspaper.

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                            8  political cartoons ding the national debt

                            8 political cartoons ding the national debt

                            Dolly Parton came to MerleFest once. What a night it was

                            Dolly Parton came to MerleFest once. What a night it was

                            Gary Varvel for Sep 10, 2026

                            Gary Varvel for Sep 10, 2026

                            Shopping

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                            Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                            Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                            Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                            Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                            "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

                            Letter to the editor

                            Bring wind energy to Fremont County

                            Letter to the editor

                            Shenandoah has the nicest people

                            Letter to the Editor

                            Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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