Trump--Donald [President of the United States]

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1 Intersectionality and its effects on women's rights
Northern Iowan 118:43, p.3 		Bailey Klinkhammer discusses the need for intersectional feminism in order to include all; photo.
2 Looking back at the Iraq War
Northern Iowan 117:48, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the Gulf War and Iraq War were illegal actions carried out by the United States based upon faulty premises and resulting in unnecessary casualties and tragedies. Rawwas critiques the U.S. administrations involved and urges readers to be more skeptical of the government's claims, particularly relating to foreign policy; photo.
3 Putting the blame on the border control game
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.3 		In the author's opinion, politicians seek to shift blame instead of focusing on solving issues, particularly Republicans. Montgomery discusses immigration at the southern border and climate change in relation to the Trump and Biden administrations.
4 No relief with the relief bill
Northern Iowan 117:41, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the new COVID-19 relief bill doesn't provide true relief to Americans, favors blue states, and punishes red states which handled the pandemic correctly; photo.
5 Trump was a trip, but Biden is no vacation
Northern Iowan 117:40, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the Biden administration has done surprisingly well on COVID-19 vaccination distribution, but should be doing more on student loan forgiveness and COVID-19 relief. Montgomery argues that to be in touch with the country, younger people should be represented in government; photo.
6 Hold President Biden accountable, abandon parties
Northern Iowan 117:38, p.3 		Rawwas writes an opinion piece discussing the fallacy of political party line distinctions and beliefs and highlights bombings of Syria, the power grid failure in Texas, and immigration at the southern border.
7 Start paying attention to the national debt crisis
Northern Iowan 117:37, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the U.S. government's every-growing federal deficit is something that should concern citizens and could have consequences for the nation; photo.
8 There will be another Trump
Northern Iowan 117:33, p.3 		Montgomery discusses Trump's impeachment acquittal; photo.
9 Help keep free speech free
Northern Iowan 117:32, p.3 		Horning discusses free speech. In the author's opinion, it should be concerning that a handful of Silicon Valley technology companies have the power to determine who and who does not get a voice; photo.
10 The Liberal left has not won
Northern Iowan 117:28, p.3 		Rawwas discusses liberal politics after the election of President Joe Biden and the storming of the Capitol.
11 Don't stop fighting, keep pushing
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.3 		The author argues the importance of continuing to fight for issues even after Joe Biden's historic presidential win; photo.
12 Biden wins election, UNI reacts
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.1 		Joe Biden wins the 2020 presidential election after delays in vote counting and UNI students give their opinions; photo.
13 A Country Divided: UNI reacts to Election Day
Northern Iowan 117:23, p.1 		UNI students and professors discuss the 2020 presidential election as well as the state-wide elections for the United States Congress. Both students and professors express their opinions on the uncalled race and the role of mail-in ballots; photo.
14 President Donald Trump resembles bad company
Northern Iowan 117:21, p.3 		Professor Corbin compares Trump to other past U.S. presidents; photo.
15 This election could turn into a split electoral vote
Northern Iowan 117:21, p.3 		Horning discusses possible outcomes of the 2020 election; photo.
16 Take away Trump's Twitter
Northern Iowan 117:18, p.3 		Slomka argues in favor of Trump's Twitter account being suspended; photo.
17 Show you care by voting on Nov. 3
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3 		Seybert urges readers to vote in the 2020 election.
18 Stand up against President Trump this election
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.3 		Holst urges readers to vote against President Trump in the 2020 election.
19 UNI questions future of diversity trainings in wake of executive order
Northern Iowan 117:16, p.2 		The future of diversity trainings at UNI is unclear after an executive order by President Trump; photo.
20 Political science department talks Supreme Court vacancy
Northern Iowan 117:15, p.2 		Members of the political science department discuss the vacancy in the Supreme Court; photo.
21 First Presidential debate: a fail
Northern Iowan 117:13, p.3 		The author summarizes the Tuesday, Sept. 2020 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden and gives their opinion on the performance of the candidates; photo.
22 New Exec. Order excuses racism
Northern Iowan 117:12, p.3 		The author discusses President Trump's proposal for an educational commission called the 1776 Commission, calling it propaganda and nationalistic; photo.
23 Rawwas: Stop making heroes out of political leaders
Northern Iowan 117:10, p.3 		Mohammed Rawwas argues that political figures shouldn't be idolized.
24 Rawwas: U.S. makes 'enemy' out of China
Northern Iowan 117:7, p.3 		Mohammed Rawwas argues that the U.S. has made China into an unjustified enemy; photo.
25 Taking a look at 1968 vs. 2020 election years
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.3 		Colin Horning compares similarities in the 1968 and 2020 elections; photo.
26 Trump advisor hosts campus event
Northern Iowan 117:3, p.2 		Students stop at a voter registration table outside Maucker Union at the "Make Campus Great Again" event. Two students share their political views in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic; photo.
27 'Burnt City' comments on U.S.-Iran relations
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.5 		Alldredge gives the "Burnt City: A One-Persian Show about U.S.-Iran Relations" a favorable review. The show, created by instructor Josh Hamzehee, had three performances in Lang Hall the previous weekend; photo.
28 Biden: a return to the Obama presidency
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.3 		In the author's opinion, Joe Biden is a poor presidential candidate who lacks a coherent leftist policy, instead seeking to build on Obama's policies, which the Obama presidency actually failed to fulfill during his presidential years; photo.
29 'Super Tuesday' leaves uncertainty
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.3 		Horning comments on Super Tuesday, which resulted in a narrower Democratic nominee field: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Tulsi Gabbard are still in the race. In the author's opinion, Donald Trump has strong voter support and a high probability of being re-elected, since Democratic front-runners Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden either can't win over more moderate voters or don't have energy surrounding their campaign; photos.
30 Democrats should not divide the vote
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.3 		In the author's opinion, once a candidate is chosen for the Democratic nomination, voters should cast their ballots for them regardless of who they supported as a nominee. Seybert discusses the divides over candidates in the Democratic party and how such divisions could harm the party's chances in the general election against Donald Trump; photo.
31 Fascism, neoliberalism, and oligarchy
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.3 		In the author's opinion, candidate Bernie Sanders should be the next president of the United States. Rawwas discusses democracy, capitalism, the state of the economy in the US and China, and the similarities between Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg as oligarchic authoritarians; photo.
32 National debt is actually good
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.3 		In the author's opinion, worrying about the national deficit is damaging to political discourse and material reality. Rawwas explains misunderstandings about federal budget and the deficit, and how foreign nations like China holding some debt is good because they have a vested interest in the US's economic prosperity. Rawwas continues to argue that policies are inherently good or bad, not due to their cost, and that politicians should be less concerned with debt and focus on the working class regardless of "cost"; photo.
33 Iowa braces for 2020 caucuses
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.2 		Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses will be held on February 3. A record number of 28 Democrats are seeking the nomination. Incumbent Donald Trump will likely receive the Republican party's nomination. There is a brief listing of Democratic candidates, if they visited UNI, and their main focus. The list includes Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Tom Steyer, Andrew Yang, Michael Bennet, Michael Bloomberg, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, and Deval Patrick.
34 AOC, Michael Moore stumped for Bernie
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.1 		United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Mark Pocan, and filmmaker Michael Moore held a town hall at UNI in support of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders could not attend the event, held in advance of the Iowa caucuses, due to the impeachment trial of President Trump. Each spoke on their reasons for supporting Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez answered questions; photos.
35 Dems respond to Soleimani killing
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.3 		Rawwas discusses the Democratic presidential candidates' responses to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani by the Trump administration. In the author's opinion, Bernie Sanders strongly condemned the action and should be the candidate of choice; photo.
36 Klobuchar's daughter visits UNI
Northern Iowan 116:30, p.2 		Abigail Bessler, daughter of Minnesota senator and Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, made a brief stop at UNI while traveling across Iowa in support of her mother's campaign. Klobuchar is not able to attend Iowa campaigning due to impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Klobuchar is polling at 11% in Iowa; photo.
37 Buttigieg hosts town hall
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.1 		Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg hosted a town hall in Maucker Union on January 15 in advance of Iowa's February 3 caucus; photo.
38 What does it mean to be 'conservative?'
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.3 		Wiggins discusses what it means to be conservative and discusses the history of the term and school of thought. In the author's opinion, conservatives have lost their path and must embrace both historical inheritance and future possibilities to move forward.
39 Be cautious of clickbait news
Northern Iowan 116:21, p.3 		In the author's opinion, it is a citizen's civic duty to be informed of current events. Horning cautions readers that companies like Buzzfeed and the Daily Mail operate as businesses, and are geared toward shock headlines to draw in readers rather than necessary information for the public like the goal of investigative journalism; photo.
40 The rise of the anti-austerity Left
Northern Iowan 116:18, p.3 		Rawwas discusses multiple protests and strikes happening around the world. In the author's opinion, people are mobilizing against austerity measures and capitalism. Rawwas discusses media portrayal of events and analyses why the United States has not seen similar actions.
41 UNI alum discusses foreign policy
Northern Iowan 116:18, p.2 		John Dinger, alum and former U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, held the forum "When Politics Trumps Expertise: Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, and Foreign Policy Making in the Trump White House" at UNI on October 28. Dinger spoke about the inner workings of foreign policy and how ambassadors work together with the government; photo.
42 Candidate Tom Steyer visits UNI
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.2 		Presidential Candidate Tom Steyer came to UNI and held a discussion with faculty, UNI students, and community members at Maucker Union. Around 30 people were in attendance, a smaller gathering compared to other rallies at the college. Steyer asked those in attendance to tell him what they were most concerned about and then responded to them all. He shared his plans and ideas for the future; photo.
43 Language leaves room for ambiguity
Northern Iowan 116:14, p.3 		Wiggins analyzes words presidential candidates use throughout their campaign, particularly inconsistences in the meanings of "our vales" and "freedom." In the author's opinion, there are many different meanings for those words, and meaning can also vary person to person; photo.
44 Rose shares 'Tales from the Bayou'
Northern Iowan 116:11, p.5 		Spoken word poet, activist, and writer Donney Rose shared poetry and addressed racial inequality at UNI Interpreters Theatre on Friday, October 4.
45 Impeachment not to be taken lightly
Northern Iowan 116:10, p.3 		In Horning's opinion, the recent impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is ill-advised and will likely backfire for Democrats in the next election; photo.
46 Women's rights is a logical deciding factor
Northern Iowan 116:8, p.3 		Professor Emeritus of Marketing Steve Corbin submitted a letter to the editor, writing that women may be the deciding factor this election year due to the current political, economic, and cultural environment. Corbin also briefly describes the motivating issues for both Republican and Democratic women; photo.
47 How much power should students have?
Northern Iowan 116:5, p.3 		Stekl discusses the power that students and workers have had in history to make change and the challenges faced today including disempowered unions and student debt. In the author's opinion, students should exercise power to change systems, and voting for Bernie Sanders upholds that ideal.
48 Yemen, praxis and global responsibility
Northern Iowan 116:5, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the war and genocide in Yemen is being exacerbated by the United States government, which should end its involvement with Saudi Arabia and in Yemen. Rawwas supports the efforts of representative Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders and calls out President Trump and the recent 9/11 memorial event on campus that included a helicopter landing, saying they draw attention away from ongoing civilian causalities; photo.
49 The evolution of intra-party division in politics
Northern Iowan 116:3, p.3 		The author explains the evolution of intra-party division in the Republican party over the last five years, both before and after Donald Trump's election as president; photo.
50 The Washington connection and third-world facism
Northern Iowan 115:53, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the United States has historically supported fascists and dictators and that the recent meeting of President Trump with Brazil's leader Jair Bolsonaro to replace Venezuela's leader follows this pattern; photo.
51 What can presidents be investigated for?
Northern Iowan 115:46, p.3 		In the wake of the Mueller investigation, Stekl discusses the scandals and faults of the Trump and Obama administrations, but argues that America's biggest crime is sham democracy, capitalism, and imperialism and that all citizens are implicated in it; photo.
52 On Christchurch & stochastic terrorism
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.3 		In the author's opinion, free speech should be curbed when it amounts to stochastic terrorism - where a political commentator uses mass media to urge their followers to act on a certain ideology, and a small percentage do - resulting in violence. Rawwas writes in response to the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand; photo.
53 Border security is common sense
Northern Iowan 115:42, p.3 		In the author's opinion, construction of a border wall should garner bipartisan support based upon past comments by both Democrats and Republicans and the security risk an unsecured border poses. Instead, Horning argues, Democrats have withdrawn support in order to see President Trump fail; photos.
54 'Trumping' Trump was hard to do in 2018
Northern Iowan 115:31, p.3 		Professor emeritus of marketing, Steve Corbin, writes a letter to the editor about holding President Trump accountable.
55 Trump's trade war started economic woes
Northern Iowan 115:28, p.3 		Steven Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor discussing the implications of President Trump's trade war; photo.
56 Trump criticism is disproportionate
Northern Iowan 115:26, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the media has overemphasized negative aspects of Trump's presidency and downplayed his accomplishments. Horning supports freedom of the press but is concerned about obvious bias; photo.
57 3 key points from climate report
Northern Iowan 115:25, p.3 		In the author's opinion, the recent National Climate Assessment released by the government shows major detrimental effects from climate change. Ave also discusses the political response to the report; photo.
58 Trump places "America First"
Northern Iowan 115:20, p.4 		The author discusses Trump's usage of the word "nationalist" to describe himself. Contrary to what his opponents and the media say, in the author's opinion, this means that Trump puts America and American interests first.
59 Analyzing the gubernatorial candidates
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.1 		Iowa's candidates for governor are Kim Reynolds and Fred Hubbell. The article discuses their backgrounds and positions on issues; photos.
60 The disappearance of Khashoggi
Northern Iowan 115:18, p.3 		Ave discusses the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In the author's opinion, the incident signals a larger attack on freedom of the press, which the United States administration has removed protections for.
61 Abdication of global leadership has consequences
Northern Iowan 115:15, p.3 		The author discusses recent world events attacking human rights and Trump administration decisions. In Dausener's opinion, the United States has abdicated the global leadership role it has held since WWII, which will have serious consequences; photos.
62 The trouble with Kavanaugh
Northern Iowan 115:13, p.4 		In the author's opinion, Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the United States Supreme Court will be detrimental to the nation. Stekl argues against the USA's current liberal-electoral democracy; photos.
63 Profs hold Constitutional roundtable
Northern Iowan 115:8, p.1 		Professors Scott Peters, Jayme Renfro, Donna Hoffman, Christopher Martin, and Elise DuBord participated in a discussion panel hosted by #PanthersVote for Constitution Day. Topics included politics, economy, the press, and immigration; photos.
64 Congressional candidates to debate at UNI
Northern Iowan 115:6, p.2 		Iowa congressional candidates Abby Finkenauer and Rod Blum will debate on October 5 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) in advance of the midterm elections; photos.
65 Trump's trade policy is harmful to the U.S.
Northern Iowan 115:6, p.3 		Steve Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, writes a letter to the editor about President Trump's trade agreements and how it will hurt Iowa and the U.S.; photo.
66 Kaepernick, Nike, and the unnecessary backlash
Northern Iowan 115:5, p.3 		Wauters discusses the controversy surrounding football player Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem, Nike's decision to use Kaepernick in one of their campaigns, and subsequent support and backlash. In the author's opinion, both showing respect for the country and calling attention to racial inequality and police brutality are important; photo.
67 LTE: word choice matters
Northern Iowan 115:4, p.3 		Corbin, professor emeritus of marketing, addresses the power of words and adult bullying; photo.
68 Military strike on Syria was the right call
Northern Iowan 114:53, p.3 		The author argues that the joint military strike by the US, Britain and France on Syria was the right call, but the US should be allowing more refugees into the country.
69 Syrian strikes not the solution
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.3 		The author suggests that President Trumps missile strikes in Syria have contributed to the body count.
70 President Nook meets with African Union
Northern Iowan 114:42, p.1 		The African Union met with university President Mark Nook to talk about the perceived inaction at UNI after President Trump called several African countries 's---hole countries.'
71 LTE: Alleged Russian ties continue to haunt Trump
Northern Iowan 114:30, p.3 		In a letter to the editor, Steve Corbin addresses the theories surrounding President Trump's alleged ties to Russia.
72 What about Whataboutisms?
Northern Iowan 114:30, p.1 		Concerns are raised with the increasing use of whataboutism's in today's political culture; photo.
73 LTE: Is Trump unfit to be president?
Northern Iowan 114:19, p.3 		In a letter to the editor, Professor Steve Corbin, discusses Donald Trump's presidency and whether or not he is "fit" to be president; photo.
74 Stepping towards sustainability
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.1 		US President Donald Trump is withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. The agreement was originally signed by former president Barack Obama. Faculty members give their reactions to the news.
75 Campus is challenge in election year
Northern Iowan 113:1, p.5 		Columnist Sam Hawley discusses the political climate on campus in wake of the 2016 election; photos.
76 Election 2016: Peering into the future
Northern Iowan 112:50, p.3 		Slaughter makes predictions about the 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential candidates; photos.
77 The conservative as racist: a popular lie
Northern Iowan 112:49, p.3 		In the author's opinion, social and technological echo chambers limit opportunities to understand other viewpoints, and has led to the perception that Republicans hold racist beliefs; photos.
78 Drump new NISG Pres.
Northern Iowan 112:46, p.5 		In this satirical article written for April Fools, Donald Drump is the new Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) student body president; photos.
79 Sorry, you don't have the right to vote
Northern Iowan 112:45, p.3 		In Rekemeyer's opinion, voting makes little difference due to the way the Republican and Democratic parties select their delegates and nominees; photos.
80 No longer entertained, just disappointed
Northern Iowan 112:42, p.3 		Rekemeyer discusses the recent Republican presidential candidate debate and believes candidates Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz behaved childishly; photo.
81 Caucusing around campus: Republican
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.1 		The Iowa caucuses were held on February 1, and Peet Junior High School was one of the Republican locations. In Iowa, Ted Cruz won, followed by Donald Trump, then Marco Rubio; photo.
82 All-staff opinion column: Who are you caucusing for and why?
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.3 		Northern Iowan columnists discuss who they will support at the caucuses: Carr-Murphy for Bernie Sanders, Slaughter for Donald Trump, and Cobb for Bernie Sanders; photos.
83 Trump has plan for income inequality
Northern Iowan 112:30, p.3 		In response to the January 14 Northern Iowan column "Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech," Slaughter discusses the presidential candidate's focus on the causes of income inequality; photos.
84 "My fellow Americans," from President Trump
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3 		Carr-Murphy writes a satirical piece imagining a State of the Union address given by Donald Trump; photos.
85 "Divine inspiration" brings Trump truck to UNI
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.2 		Artist/evangelist Julian Raven of New York attended Donald Trump's rally at the West Gym on January 12 in his truck, which is painted with a mural of the candidate; photos.
86 Five irrelevant issues in Donald Trump's speech
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.3 		In the author's opinion, Donald Trump and protestors failed to stick to relevant issues during the presidential candidate's rally at the West Gym. Cobb criticizes five themes from Trump's speech; photos.
87 Support and dissent at rally
Northern Iowan 112:28, p.1 		2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally in the West Gym on January 12, drawing supporters and protestors; photos.
88 Trump stumps in Cedar Valley
Northern Iowan 112:12, p.1 		Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at the Waterloo Electric Park Ballroom on October 7; photos.
89 Why is Donald Trump 'inconvenienced' by political correctness?
Northern Iowan 112:9, p.3 		In the author's opinion, political correctness is speaking in a way that is respectful to people. Cobb criticizes presidential candidate Donald Trump's disregard for this; photos.