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Gov. Reynolds calls a special session of the Iowa legislature to pass a new abortion ban (July 5)

Gubernurleitner Kim wants every cell that divides inside a woman’s reproductive organs to have the inalienable right to be slaughtered by an assault weapon at a mall, movie theatre, or their underfunded middle school. —Will J.

Jaysus, Kim! How about letting the LGBTQ+ community having a fraction of the rights you want fetuses to have? —Shauna C

She’s always trying to be the best at spending the most to do the least good and the most harm. I hope these antics give rise y español) to new leaders. So tired of her ineptitude, brutality and utter lack of interest in her constituency. —C.W.

Cedar Rapids settles lawsuit for $10,000 that alleged police review board discriminated against white applicants by requiring at least five POC members (July 5)

I really wonder who thought this was a good idea? I personally support the idea of the board. And we should be ensuring minority groups are represented on that board. But 5 out of 9 members isn’t representative of Cedar Rapids’/Iowa’s demographics. Over 80% of the city is white. —A.M.

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