While we debate the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily banning refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries, the …Read More
Category: Editorials
The impact of walls — real and figurative
Fear that immigrants will overwhelm our nation’s safety net and fear that terrorists are lurking among refugees provided the impetus …Read More
Support human flourishing
In a homily he prepared for a statewide pro-life Mass, Bishop Martin Amos spoke of the need to “rededicate ourselves …Read More
Make an impact with the Iowa Legislature
A Davenport man worries that the Iowa Legislature, which opened its 2017 session this week, will enact a voter ID …Read More
A welcoming spirit and an open heart
All through Advent we sing longingly, “O Come, O Come Emanuel and ransom captive Israel.” The theme of exile is …Read More
Reform payday lending
Payday loans are big business in Iowa with 613,461 transactions totaling $220 million in 2015, an Iowa Division of Banking …Read More
Restoring hope
Iowa has the dubious distinction of ranking at the top of the nation for the number of African Americans per …Read More