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November 6, 2021
By Jennifer Tucker, Wesleyan University 	In the opening scene of “The Last Duel," the new film set in 14th-century France, a herald announces the rules for conduct at a tournament to the death. He declares that no members of the public – whatever their social background – are allowed to bring we...
November 4, 2021
Many gun rights advocates claim that the right to carry guns is a universal right that has spanned centuries and nations. History tells a different story.
April 19, 2021
Cedar Rapids and its surrounding communities are used to facing — and overcoming — challenges. Property-damaging flooding has always been an issue there. In fact, according to the city of Cedar Rapids, historic flooding and tornadoes in 2008 cost the Federal Emergency Management Agency $848 million, the agencys sixth-largest declaration ever. Total property damage was estimated at $6 billion. "We feel as a community, if we can recover from the floods of 2008, we can meet any challenge," ...