RSSOpinion / Saturday, May 10, 2008
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The sun will come out ... next session
By Times Staff
From all available information, it appears that an effort to strengthen Iowa’s sunshine laws in the just-completed legislative session was more a victim of politics and timing than legitimate disagreement over the substance of the legislation.
Work together for a safer Rock Island
By John Phillips
In view of the decision recently by the Rock Island Little League to suspend play at Douglas Park Ball Field in Rock Island, our community must come together to respond in a way that is good for the future of our children.
Results mixed on Culver’s education reform
By Charlotte Eby
When Gov. Chet Culver stepped out of the classroom and into the State Capitol, he brought an experience few governors can match.
Obama's other inspiration: Mom
By Ellen Goodman
BOSTON — From time to time during this primary, I’ve wondered about Obama’s mama. In a race that was so much about biography, about beliefs rooted in her son’s “DNA,” she’s made only cameo appearances.
Freedom Project brings hope
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
Editor’s note: This is Leonard Pitts’ latest installment in his “What Works” series on education programs uplifting African-American kids.
