17 Jun 2020

The System Is Rigged: Qualified Immunity Is How the Police State Stays in Power

By John W Whitehead
“What’s been most striking to me is just how one-sided the rules are when Americans take on their own government…. It has been dismaying to learn the extent to which rules and laws shield the government from accountability for its abuses—or even lawbreaking…. It’s been a long and frightening lesson…. The rules seem rigged to protect government lawlessness, and the playing field is uneven.
17 Jun 2020

Gilda's Club Hosting Free Virtual "Cancer and Intimacy Workshop" 06/23

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2020) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a free virtual workshop titled “Cancer and Intimacy Workshop” on Tuesday, June 23, 6–7PM, via Zoom.

Erin Sullivan-Wagner with After Cancer will present on the intimacy struggles that couples (and those looking to be in relationships) face after a cancer diagnosis. Cancer patients, survivors and loved ones are encouraged to attend.

16 Jun 2020

Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund Letter of Interest Submission Deadline: July 31, 2020

By Iowa Women's Foundation

CORALVILLE, IOWA (June 16, 2020) — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is currently accepting Letters of Interest (LOI) for the Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund (BCCCSF). This fund is in its fourth year and is designated to improving the lives of Iowa’s women and girls through efforts directly related to creating solutions to the child-care crisis.

16 Jun 2020

Record 351 Student-Athletes Earn Tiger Pride Honor Roll Accolades

By Mary Dieter

GREENCASTLE, INDIANA (June 16, 2020) — A record 351 DePauw student-athletes have been named to the Tiger Pride Honor Roll for achieving at least a 3.40 grade-point average for the 2020 spring semester. This tops the previous high of 243 from the 2019 fall semester.

16 Jun 2020

Supreme Court: No Consequences for Police Who Destroy Home, Mistakenly Shoot 10-Year-Old Boy, or Sic Police Dog on Suspect Already Under Arrest

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (June 16, 2020) — Despite growing calls to hold police accountable for using excessive force in non-threatening circumstances, the US Supreme Court refused to review any cases challenging the doctrine of “qualified immunity,” which shields police from liability for official wrongdoing.

16 Jun 2020

Quad City Arts Presents Public Sculpture

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

 

16 Jun 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Seeks Committee Member Input on Policies to Reduce Health Disparities

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 16, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today wrote to each member of the committee seeking input and policy suggestions to complement ongoing efforts to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities.

16 Jun 2020

Local Students Named to Marquette University's Spring 2020 Dean's List

By Abby Cole

MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN (June 16, 2020) — The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

16 Jun 2020

Monmouth College To Start Fall Semester Early, End Classes Before Thanksgiving

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 16, 2020) — Monmouth College will start the fall semester early and conclude classes before Thanksgiving.

15 Jun 2020

"Ballot Access Fairness": The Answer is Already in Some Voters' Hands

By Thomas L Knapp

Every two years, independent and "third" party candidates for various offices scramble to get their names on ballots around the United States.

Every two years, those candidates come up against — and many of them fail to overcome — "ballot access" obstacles custom-made to produce the Republican/Democratic monopoly on political power.

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