We must support existing incentives for charitable giving by protecting the full scope and value of the tax deduction for all forms of charitable gifts. Charitable giving incentives encourage donors to give more, but under the Senate tax reform proposal, charities could see a staggering loss of up to $13.1 billion in contributions annually.
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Op-Ed: West High women are taking their power back
“Boys will be boys” is a phrase that gets ingrained in everyone’s head from a young age. However, not once in my life have I heard the phrase “girls will be girls.” I came face-to-face with this realization a few weeks ago when something circulated my high school that would change the community forever.
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Letter to the editor: Susan Mims is ‘a strong leader who deserves Iowa City’s continued support’
Susan Mims is a leader we need in Iowa City.
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Letter to the editor: ‘Vote Hall for sensible use of TIF’
Ryan Hall has a campaigned on a number of issues that I wholeheartedly support: family friendly neighborhoods, strong local foods policy, transparency and a strong local economy, which is essential for everyone to thrive. But I was most impressed by his approach to tax increment financing policy.
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Letter to the editor: ‘We need Susan’s talent and leadership’ on the Iowa City Council
I would like to express my complete and enthusiastic support to re-elect Susan Mims in the Nov. 7 City Council election.
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Letter to the editor: Susan Mims plays an ‘indispensable role’ on the Iowa City Council
No one works harder than Susan Mims. She plays an under appreciated and indispensable role on the city council — progressive on the issues, yet watchful over our tax dollars and mindful of the threats posed by cuts in state and federal funding.
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Letter to the editor: Mazahir Salih and Ryan Hall are ‘two dynamic progressive leaders’
Elections are not only about policies of each candidate. Others have identified their progressive platforms. I want to focus on their character.
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Letter to the editor: Iowa City Council candidate Ryan Hall ‘will bridge that gap’ between city and university
Iowa City and the surrounding areas are something of a “company town,” and the “company” is the University of Iowa. They are our lifeblood, and students have always, and will continue to, provide boundless energy, excitement, ideas and money to our area.
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Letter to the editor: One year ago, your life changed
Happy birthday, reader. I know, Nov. 8 is probably not your literal birthday. But if the day holds any significance for you, I imagine some part of you changed a year ago on this date. How could you not? I’ve changed, you’ve changed, your friends have changed, politics has changed, the meanings of things such as borders or violence or truth have changed.
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Letter to the editor: Susan Mims is ‘the best candidate’ for Iowa City Council District B
I am writing in support of Susan Mims for Iowa City Council. I value city council members who are smart, well prepared, open minded and compassionate. Susan exemplifies these attributes.
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Letter to the editor: City Council candidate Susan Mims ‘is the right person, at the right time, for the right job’
Sometimes a community gets lucky. A candidate for city council steps forward who is the right person, at the right time for the right job. And for Iowa City, we are lucky again: Susan Mims is seeking re-election.
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Letter to the editor: Iowa City Council candidate Susan Mims “has been a tireless advocate for progressive policies”
Iowa City should reelect Susan Mims for city council. Susan has been a tireless advocate for progressive policies focused on environmental sustainability and empowering Iowa City’s most vulnerable residents.
