Politics

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301 New bill reducing national deficit puts college students in debt
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.4
Regents universities will lobby to prevent reductions in student aid.
302 The media paradox
Northern Iowan 102:39, p.7
Wonders if people in the media know how much they can influence people.
303 Fridays with Koob
Northern Iowan 102:34, p.1
President Robert Koob discusses how students can lobby and speak to legislators individually, or get involved with a group; photo.
304 U. S. abortion policy violates men's rights
Northern Iowan 102:33, p.5
Wonders why abortion laws only pertain to the choices of women.
305 Murphy, Fahmy have big plans for Spring '06
Northern Iowan 102:29, p.3
Members plan to push for the passage of an increased tobacco tax and increased funding for higher education.
306 Parties must band together
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.5
Democrats and Republicans should put aside differences and personal emotions to decide course of action in Iraq war.
307 Politics at play in FDA decision
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.5
Believes politics may have played a large role in not allowing the morning-after birth control pill to be sold over the counter.
308 Peacemaking seminar held Sunday will discuss beliefs about war
Northern Iowan 102:16, p.10
Conference will talk about conscientious objection to the war which allows people to avoid going to war because it is against their religious beliefs. It will be held at the Cedar Falls Mennonite Church.
309 Woman/minority president good idea
Northern Iowan 102:12, p.7
Writer supports idea of a woman and/or minority president, but worries about the pressure and scrutiny the person would be subjected to.
310 10 hours, 100,000 protesters, one cause
Northern Iowan 102:9, p.1
Fifty-five Iowans traveled to Washington, D. C., last weekend to protest the war in Iraq; photo.
311 Liberals should stop hypocrisy
Northern Iowan 102:9, p.6
Jessica Anderson writes to defend Chief Justice nominee John Roberts' decision not to answer certain questions on controversial issues.
312 Changing political debates bringing changes to way debate is taught
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
New form of debate being taught in schools instead of traditional style.
313 One nation under God
Northern Iowan 102:8, p.8
Student Adam Rinkleff notes that the words "under God" were added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954, and believes it should be removed.
314 Senate up for a supreme decision on John Roberts; opposition says supreme court appointee may be too conservative
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.5
While some Republicans see the John Roberts as a good nomination for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, some Democrats are skeptical; photo.
315 Stuck in the middle with you
Northern Iowan 102:4, p.7
Writers try to coerce readers to see things from a more middle ground as opposed to "left" and "right" wings in politics.
316 Go beyond the "flag waving"
Northern Iowan 102:3, p.8
Urges citizens to help the government see that the image portrayed of the US overseas does not necessarily reflect the characteristics of Americans.
317 UNI experts on terrorism and politics
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
List of sources available to provide information on the given topic.
318 Capitol M: hard rock, funk, a message
Northern Iowan 101:58, p.7
Local band plays a variety of music; will present a concert at the Reverb on July 2; photo.
319 Entering the world of politics with an agenda
Northern Iowan 101:56, p.6
UNI student Tim McCue reports on his exciting first week as a press intern for Senator Charles Grassley in Washington, D. C.
320 Wasting precious time
Northern Iowan 101:56, p.5
Believes United States Senate should spend more time handling the important issues of the country rather than fighting with each other.
321 Protect Senate's filibuster
Northern Iowan 101:48, p.9
Feels U. S. Senate Republicans should not remove the filibuster option for Democrats.
322 Isn't it ironic? Don't you think?
Northern Iowan 101:26, p.5
Examines irony in current political issues.
323 A shiny new Cabinet
Northern Iowan 101:24, p.5
Examines the recent departures of many of the Bush Administration Cabinet members and what the future may hold for the United States.
324 Students weigh in on election
Northern Iowan 101:20, p.1
Post-election moods on campus.
325 Election exposure lacking
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.5
Believes Presidential candidates should do more to make themselves stand out as candidates instead of scripting their every move and identifying themselves with the party.
326 Humor in politics reaches students
Northern Iowan 101:18, p.9
Examines trend of young people getting their political information from satirical sources, such as television's "The Daily Show" mock news program.
327 'The Capitol Steps' promises to provide side-splitting humor
Northern Iowan 101:17, p.11
Description of "The Capitol Steps" performance to visit the Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC; photo.
328 Stop the Bush-bashing!
Northern Iowan 101:16, p.6
Reacts to letters and columns in the Northern Iowan by addressing various anti-Bush and pro-Kerry claims.
329 UNI professors well-versed in U. S. politics, presidential elections
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Professors and their areas of expertise listed.
330 Political preachings stem from arrogance
Northern Iowan 101:14, p.6
Speaks out against those who advocate extreme positions on issues.
331 Politics corrupting government
Northern Iowan 100:61, p.5
Believes politics is inherently corrupt and should be removed from government.
332 UNI professor disputes polls that divide churchgoers/non-churchgoers into political parties
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Believes there are more factors at work and that the question of "values" is little more than a buzzword.
333 Primer in political semantics
Northern Iowan 100:37, p.7
Thoughts on political ideologies, publications, and UNI's status as a "liberal" campus.
334 Doughnuts, coffee, and politics
Northern Iowan 100:35, p.7
Gives advice on how to participate meaningfully in politics.
335 Democrats, Republicans fight a similar crusade
Northern Iowan 100:31, p.1
The chairs of the UNI College Democrats and College Republicans express respect for each other's political views.
336 Republicans fire back on behalf of Bush
Northern Iowan 100:26, p.7
Feel the campaign is getting ugly before Democratic presidential candidate is chosen.
337 Mistakes, lies, and politics
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Discussion on admitting political wrong-doing both historically and presently.
338 Christianity, politics a 'dangerous mix'
Northern Iowan 100:23, p.9
Concerned about Christians imposing their views on others.
339 Congress comes to campus
Northern Iowan 100:18, p.1
Two former Congressmen, Bill Goodling and Harold Volkmer, came to campus to increase student awareness of issues; photo.
340 Assessment of state politics
Northern Iowan 100:15, p.5
Concerned because Iowa misjudged its revenue again.
341 Hoxie Forum part of 'Congress to Campus' visit to UNI
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Harold Volkmer, Bill Goodling, Pita Agbese, Steven Lobell, and Christopher Rossi will serve on panel discussing congressional-presidential relations.
342 Davis gets 'total recall'
Northern Iowan 100:12, p.1
Governor Gray Davis is recalled; Arnold Schwarzenegger will be new governor; photo.
343 Recall ridiculousness in California
Northern Iowan 100:11, p.7
Concerned that other states will follow California's lead.
344 Rhetorical look into 'cold-blooded' politics
Northern Iowan 100:10, p.5
Questions Wesley Clark's political party affiliation.
345 One in Ten
Northern Iowan 100:7, p.11
Gives information on gay issues and some political candidates' views on the issues.
346 Clinton-sighting piques feelings of optimism
Northern Iowan 100:6, p.7
Enjoyed Democratic rally at which former President Clinton spoke.
347 And the nomination goes to . . . Who?
Northern Iowan 100:5, p.7
Encourages students to research Democratic presidential candidates even if they are not planning on voting for them.
348 On your campus
Northern Iowan 100:5, p.2
Meetings and activities planned; Reel to Reel Film Series will feature a filmmaker who witnessed 9/11 firsthand.
349 Student responds to campus group
Northern Iowan 100:5, p.9
Considers the Campus Coalition of Christian Republicans closed-minded and ignorant.
350 Political conversation goes up in smoke
Northern Iowan 100:4, p.7
Considers differences between Great Britain and the United States.
351 Ten Commandments removal threatens American way of life
Northern Iowan 100:2, p.11
Encourages students to join the new organization, Campus Coalition of Christian Republicans.
352 Stop and smell . . . the politics
Northern Iowan 99:58, p.5
Encourages students to get involved in politics; recognizes Iowa as a prime place to do so because if its importance in presidential elections.
353 Internet site may change politics forever, says UNI professor
Public Relations News Release 2002:577, p.1
Chris Martin describes activities of progressive Democratic website, MoveOn.org.
354 Humphrey plays game of 'kiss and tell'
Northern Iowan 99:57, p.5
Columnist and friends speculate about politicians' kissing practices.
355 Columnist considers candidate conundrum
Northern Iowan 99:56, p.5
Conversation about new presidential prospects.
356 American foreign policy prompts postulations
Northern Iowan 99:54, p.7
Criticizes the Bush Administration for its imperialistic actions.
357 Censorship endangering American way of life
Northern Iowan 99:52, p.7
Criticizes the rise of censorship that has come with the rise of patriotism in America.
358 Dean makes campus visit, case against Bush policy
Northern Iowan 99:50, p.1
Presidential candidate for the 2004 U. S. Presidential election, Howard Dean, spoke on campus on April 11; photo.
359 Turning attention to the real problems at hand
Northern Iowan 99:50, p.7
Complains about the economic situation in America and the passing of President Bush's "No Child Left Behind Act."
360 Dems holding up nation's courts
Northern Iowan 99:48, p.9
Chad Thompson explains issue of Miguel Estrada's consideration for U. S. Supreme Court judge and claims President Bush's nominee is not being given a fair trial.
361 Student voices
Northern Iowan 99:47, p.9
Students respond to the question: Do you think celebrities should be allowed to voice their political views?; photo.
362 UNI to host panel discussion on war in Iraq
Public Relations News Release 2002:426, p.1
Faculty will form panel to talk about the United Nations, government opinion around the globe and U. S. foreign policy with respect to the war in Iraq.
363 Political parties to duke it out in campus debate
Northern Iowan 99:46, p.1
College Republicans and College Democrats will confront affirmative action and admission policies, as well as the current war in Iraq.
364 Serendipity Safari
Northern Iowan 99:45, p.5
Features President George W. Bush favoring violence over diplomacy.
365 UNI experts available to discuss religion, terrorism and politics
Public Relations News Release 2002:389, p.1
UNI faculty and staff members are listed that can talk about the war in Iraq.
366 UNI professors to explain the concept of war from various perspectives
Public Relations News Release 2002:391, p.1
Faculty members and students available to discuss war are listed.
367 Project promotes passion for politics
Northern Iowan 99:44, p.1
Political science students are targeted for internship opportunity with Project Vote-Smart.
368 Democratic flood
Public Relations News Release 2002:284, p.1
Donna Hoffman will discuss the race for the democratic nomination for president.
369 Responding to the Redeemer
Northern Iowan 99:28, p.9
Disagrees with statements made by Trevor Petersma in the College Redeemer concerning the wishes of a liberal.
370 Election levels political field; election 2002 results
Northern Iowan 99:20, p.1
Democrats Tom Vilsack and Tom Harkin won the election Tuesday, while Republicans gained seats in Congress; photo.
371 Serendipity Safari
Northern Iowan 99:20, p.7
Portrays how Congressmen act on the job and out of the public's eye.
372 Campaign ads and a new candidate
Northern Iowan 99:18, p.7
Believes he should be elected Governor because he thinks he couldn't do any worse than the currently elected officials.
373 The ugly side of campaigning
Public Relations News Release 2002:114, p.1
Donna Hoffman will discuss mudslinging in political campaigns.
374 Extraordinary candidate runs on extraterrestrial platform
Northern Iowan 99:1, p.11
Maryland's independent candidate for the House of Representatives is Stephen Bassett; his accusation is that the government has been hiding information about extra-terrestrials.
375 UNI to host Hoxie Forum on Judicial Selection Wednesday, April 3
Public Relations News Release 2001:399, p.1
U.S. Senator Charles Grassley will be among the members of a panel to discuss judicial selection. A list of panel members is given.
376 Student voices
Northern Iowan 97:52, p.10
Students respond to the question "What does the word 'liberal' mean to you?"; photo.
377 Columnist avoids party affiliation
Northern Iowan 97:47, p.6
Discusses political beliefs.
378 'Liberalism is organized stupidity'
Northern Iowan 97:28, p.10
Notes differences between liberals and conservatives.
379 Letter to the editor questioned
Northern Iowan 97:28, p.12
Does not feel the United States was founded on a belief in Christ as stated by Joseph Earle in a previous letter to the editor.
380 Student voices
Northern Iowan 97:21, p.9
Students respond to the question, "What do you see as the most important issue our new president will have to face?"; photo.
381 Teaching children how to understand politics
Public Relations News Release 2000:2282, p.1
Lee Weber tells on how to present politics to children, and have them think for themselves, rather than simply follow parents' preferences.
382 How much influence do media have on the 2000 election?
Public Relations News Release 2000:135, p.1
Allen Brierly comments on the media's effect on voters in the upcoming election.
383 Rating the importance of the independents
Public Relations News Release 2000:135, p.1
Tom Rice explains why the independent vote has no more importance than any other vote.
384 Israel in shock as the rest of the world worries about peace
Public Relations News Release 2000:129, p.1
Steven Lobell comments on reaching peace in the Middle East.
385 UNI professor says independent vote no more important than others
Public Relations News Release 2000:133, p.1
Tom Rice comments on independent voters and their beliefs.
386 Serendipity Safari
Northern Iowan 97:12, p.5
Believes that politicians in Washington are keeping money from the American people.
387 TV spots are concentrated in Bush-Gore battlegrounds
Public Relations News Release 2000:96, p.1
Professor Christopher Martin comments on the media's place in the upcoming presidential election.
388 My Right Wing Cousin Vinnie
Northern Iowan 97:10, p.9
Discusses the political differences between family members.
389 Doing the debate dance . . what does it mean?
Public Relations News Release 2000:62, p.1
George W. Bush schedules debates for the presidential election.
390 'Oops, did I say that?'
Northern Iowan 97:4, p.6
Discusses a statement made by George W. Bush that included a derogatory remark about a newspaper reporter.
391 Political career vs. child's lifestyle
Northern Iowan 97:3, p.7
Feels that vice president candidate Dick Cheney is being hypocritical about issues in the campaign.
392 'Our democracy is a sham'
Northern Iowan 96:48, p.6
Phil James believes American democracy is an institution run by corporate lobbyists, millionaires, and big businesses.
393 The march to equality
Public Relations News Release 1999:305, p.1
Michael Blackwell discusses how the march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama had an impact of today's politics.
394 Which candidates will have a super Tuesday?
Public Relations News Release 1999:287, p.1
Allen Brierly explains the origin of Super Tuesday, and the impact it will have on each candidate's presidential bid.
395 Women's issues often put on back burner by Washington
Northern Iowan 96:38, p.6
Believes women are given less attention in the political sphere.
396 Mr. President, I have a question
Public Relations News Release 1999:0, p.1
A look at the past to learn what to expect from the next President, and how the media have affected the election and the role of the President.
397 The nation focuses tonight on the Iowa Caucuses
Public Relations News Release 1999:0, p.1
Jon Hall and Allen Brierly will speak on their findings of a study of the Iowa caucuses, and what we should expect from this election.
398 Have a voice in your future--get involved
Northern Iowan 96:22, p.5
Columnist has suggestions of how to get involved in this year's election.
399 20th anniversary of seizure of U. S. Embassy in Iran
Public Relations News Release 1999:0, p.1
Steven Lobell discusses the effects of the hostage crisis, especially with how we protect our representatives overseas.
400 Upbringing impacts political views
Northern Iowan 96:12, p.5
Column questions how well American political parties serve their members.