Climate change: In midst of pandemic, do not forget about our other global crisis
Minnesota legislators have proposed a 100% Clean Energy Bill to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I urge everyone to join this fight.
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End the epidemic of tax fraud in construction
By neglecting to address the crisis, we are harming our communities and future generations.
‘Demographics’: Gaining insights into the GOP’s voter suppression efforts
What ever happened to the Republican Party founded by Abraham Lincoln?
Lawmakers must close the gun-show loophole
It is more important than ever to keep guns out of the hands of those who are criminally or psychologically unqualified to own them.
Don’t sacrifice innovation to lower drug costs
We all agree that we need to lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, but we cannot sacrifice innovation in the process.
We don’t need Line 3
The tar sands oil is toxic and specialized technology that will periodically fail. The future market for oil is shrinking.
Hats off to health care distributors
During the pandemic, health care distributors have adapted to ensure manufacturers’ products reached the hardest hit areas and the most vulnerable patients.
Minnesota Power is on the right path to carbon-free electricity by 2050
It would be nice if utilities could decarbonize with the flip of a switch, but the Minnesota Power case shows how unrealistic that can be.
Educating youth about climate change is crucial to our future
I believe that if children are taught from a young age more about climate change, it will greatly reduce the number of misconceptions that are spread.
Minnesota legislators need to better fund child care
Thanks to the governor’s leadership in providing state funding, many centers have stayed afloat. But this will end on Dec. 31, and without this vital support I don’t know how we will continue.
It is time for civility and greater acceptance of our differences
Let’s do our best to find ways to work together, respect one another and move forward.
Taking a closer look at what Minnesota voters told us
Copper-nickel mining isn’t top of mind, but the connection to fighting climate change is key to understand.
It’s time to stand up for the Boundary Waters
We must protect the Boundary Waters from proposed sulfide-ore copper mining in its watershed.
Minnesota needs stronger building standards
Minnesota communities need to be able to withstand a future with increasingly severe weather and flooding.
Sen. Johnson misled Americans on Postal Service issues
Americans deserve facts. The reliability of the Post Office is essential to the integrity of the Nov. 3 election and to our democracy.
The Capitol fence is keeping us out of our own house
This idea of the Capitol building belonging to the people is not being represented by the literal barrier around the building.
AG Barr could easily find grievous examples of unfair justice among the poor
How unsurprising that the president’s appointed law-and-order man focuses his commitment to fairness on wealthy, convicted Trump allies.
Buyer beware: Article from 1932 resonates today
The story that seems to scream “Buyer beware” is about a leader looking for more than a second term of office. Its headline: “Germany’s Political Racketeer.”
The Line 3 project is important to Minnesota
This project will provide jobs that put money in the pockets of skilled union workers.
U.S. should not cut foreign aid spending
The international affairs budget offers an opportunity to protect the national security of the United States without the burden of putting U.S. soldiers’ lives on the line.
