People in more than 1,300 cities across the country rallied on Saturday for Hands Off! protests against the sudden, brutal actions of the Trump administration. In Iowa, there were rallies […]
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‘I can’t get a passport in this country right now’: Iowa City marks Transgender Day of Visibility in the shadow of anti-trans state, national laws
Approximately 100 people gathered at College Green Park in Iowa City on Tuesday for a rally to mark this year’s International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). “Visibility is power. Visibility […]
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Responding to the moment, Iowa City’s Transgender Day of Visibility expands to seven days of shows, support groups and direct action
This year has seen a sustained assault on the rights of transgender people from the Trump administration and in Iowa, which became the first state ever to erase part of […]
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Tuesday’s primary: Lanon Baccam wins big in IA-03, incumbent supervisors in Polk and Johnson counties defeated
Democrat Lanon Baccam won a landslide victory in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, and the Republican incumbents in the 1st and 4th Districts who faced challengers on Tuesday both won. Incumbents […]
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Letter to the editor: Mandi Remington understands those who struggle
By Tom Carsner, Iowa City Mandi Remington, candidate for Johnson County Supervisor in the June 4 Democratic Primary election, brings experience that is seldom represented in elected office — single […]
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Letters to the editor: Mandi Remington will bring passion to public office
By V and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz We are thrilled to endorse Mandi Remington for Johnson County Supervisor. We have known Mandi for several years as a fellow advocate and community organizer. […]
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Letter to the editor: We can no longer afford to dismiss candidates like Mandi Remington
By David Sterling, Iowa City I am writing to voice my strong support for Mandi Remington in the upcoming Johnson County Supervisor election. It’s high time our county’s support for […]
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Letter to the editor: Mandi Remington walks the walk
By Mike Carberry, Iowa City Mandi Remington is a justice fighter who walks the walk. Join me in voting for Mandi for Johnson County Supervisor in the June 4 Democratic […]
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Letter to the editor: Mandi Remington has earned my vote on June 4
By Alisa Meggitt, Iowa City I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mandi Remington as a candidate for the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Mandi’s dedication to social […]
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Letter to the editor: Mandi Remington will lead Johnson County with her values, not her ego
By Nick and Laura Bergus, Iowa City On June 4, we have the opportunity to elect someone who leads from her values, not her ego. That’s why we are voting […]
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‘This is devastating’: Corridor Community Action Network’s mobile resource pantry destroyed by a fire
In November 2021, the Corridor Community Action Network (CCAN) launched its Clothing Cruise, an RV that served as a mobile clothing pantry distributing donated clothing for free to those in […]
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Letter to the editor: Hungry and cost-burdened Iowans deserve better from state lawmakers
By Mandi Remington, Iowa City, director of the Corridor Community Action Network January is Poverty Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the persistent struggles faced by so many. Recent […]
