Lynda Waddington
The Gazette
Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
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West Union K9 belongs with handler
This is a story about two police officers who should be allowed to stay together. → Read More
Why state leaders needed to step back from work requirements
State work requirements for Medicaid recipients appear to be scuttled, at least for this year. That's a good thing because research and experience show the numbers don't add up for participants or for taxpayers. → Read More
Push needle on Cedar Rapids' age-friendly reputation
Here's what we know: Anything designed to facilitate access, engagement, safety, enjoyment and participation by older people is good for all age groups. So, why aren't we doing more of it? → Read More
County leaders to lawmakers on mental health: We can do better
Not too long ago, state government leaders received widespread accolades for a bipartisan overhaul of the adult mental health system, and state leaders are well aware that Iowans want and need a comprehensive system for children. Now comes the hard part. → Read More
Local groups take aim at Islamophobia
Breaking through the noise of the 24-hour news cycle, where participants are more likely to yell than offer thoughtful discussion, isn't easy. But a dozen local churches, religious organizations and academics still are going to try. → Read More
Lawmakers should end religious exemption
Iowa lawmakers dispatched two proposals that would have allowed more parents to forgo required and necessary vaccinations for their children. That's good, but not enough. It's time to take a closer look at the state's lax vaccination rules. → Read More
#EndFGM - New Iowa bill for 'Day of Zero Tolerance'
Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. So it is appropriate that members of the Iowa House have begun work on a bipartisan bill that would ban the heinous cultural practice in the Hawkeye State. → Read More
Revelations don't diminish Ernst
Regardless of political ideology, too many women have shared negative experiences. → Read More
Iowa House bill would protect young girls
Seven members of the Iowa House have filed the first bill of this General Assembly to replace a federal law struck down last year protecting young girls from female genital mutilation. → Read More
Your voice needed in battle against hunger
Want to help fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa? There's a day set aside for that, and it happens this Thursday. → Read More
For progressives, first step proves to be hardest
Sometimes, it's good to know there are people and messages that don't change - especially when they were right all along. → Read More
Quad Cities' juvenile justice plan needs statewide scrutiny
Leaders in Davenport are embarking on a new juvenile justice path, the first of its kind in Iowa. We should all sit up and pay attention. → Read More
New rules target food assistance
The Trump administration is pursuing additional requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture officials, to encourage self-sufficiency 'through the dignity of work.' → Read More
Insulin cost: Taking my own advice and taking it personally
All I really want for Christmas this year is to not watch my children open their presents in the intensive care unit. But my goal for 2019 is much more ambitious: I want Congress and state legislatures to lower the obscene cost of insulin. → Read More
In 2019, bring the sisterhood
Serious question: Why do you think some people engage in online abuse, and why are women often the preferred targets? → Read More
Scrutinize policies, not graphics
Mocking lame duck Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for his poor graphing skills misses the point. → Read More
Can't say Nate Boulton didn't warn us
Whether Iowa Sen. Nate Boulton pursued a woman in 2015 and repeatedly groped her isn't the only thing voters in his district will need to weigh during the next election cycle. They, and the Democratic caucus, must also decide if a lawmaker willing bolster his image by engaging in a smear campaign is someone who should be helping to craft public policy. → Read More
Human choices dictate use of spaces
Our built environment is the product of human decisions. → Read More
Craft comprehensive state justice reform
Justice reform efforts may have stalled in Washington, but plenty of opportunity remains at the state level - and there are 10,144 reasons to start now. → Read More
Tell Congress: Don't let violence protections expire
The Violence Against Women Act has only a single week of life support left. If Congress doesn't act, essential protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault could be lost. → Read More