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Despite a heavily conservative shift in voter turnout at the ballot box in Iowa, results of a new post-midterm poll showed Iowans strongly support social justice causes. In the poll, jobs and the economy, the cost of living and restoring funding for abortion rights topped the list of Iowans' most important issues. Katy Siddall, messaging director for the advocacy group Progress Iowa, which released the poll, said Iowans care deeply about protecting and promoting those causes, and the poll numbers bear it out. ...

Rape crisis centers assist sexual abuse survivors and educate about violence prevention, and collaboration is a key aspect of their work. The Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence supports rape crisis centers throughout Ohio, and recent regional meetings offer insight into what is happening on the ground. Elle Fullenkamp, manager of training and technical assistance for the organization, said many centers are stepping 'outside the box' when it comes to prevention programs. ...

Matt Sinovic: People learn better in diverse settings, where we can interact with people of different races, religions, and ethnicities.

Nick Covington: Nothing should obligate taxpayers to financially support private schools that permit discrimination. 

October is winding down, but groups working to prevent domestic violence still are hoping the public hears their message during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A South Dakota group describes it as a prevalent issue. Nearly 28% of South Dakota women and 23% of men around the state experience intimate-partner physical violence. ...