Ezra Klein’s take on ‘strange moment’ American politics is in
Columnist Eric Black writes, “Ezra Klein, from whose insights I often benefit, places the current state of U.S. politics into historical perspective in his latest New York Times column.”
Opinion
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Special education is a social determinant of health
Special education teachers provide wide-reaching benefits to society and a shortage of them should worry us all.
Yes, polio still exists … but it can be eradicated
Polio can be eradicated very soon, but the challenges need to be met swiftly and with resources.
Richfield moratorium illustrates the pickle cities are in when it comes to regulating THC
From a city government perspective, embracing the new legal-pot future might be a bit much for many elected officials, at least as it stands right now.
Where are you ‘really’ from?
Who are we really? Our values lay in knowing who we are. We are miracles walking on earth. But we won’t get to realize this until we look inward and resuscitate that dormant body with damaged roots.
Let’s do away with pre-election candidate polling
While polling may be informative, it is also manipulative, and potentially destructive to American politics. For many reasons, the media should stop polling and also stop reporting on polls.
Poverty in Minnesota: A call to action
We implore Minnesota lawmakers and policymakers to take action to invest in our citizens struggling every day to live in dignity and respect.
What’s the cost to pay for transporting our water to the west in efforts to help with drought?
The effects of siphoning the water of the Mississippi toward other states could alleviate some of the shortages out West, but result in drastic effects on the ecosystem here and in time create new shortages and issues for those living in the Midwest.
Remembering the Republicans not on Election Day ballots
Two Republicans sacrificed their political futures by serving on the special U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Let’s vote like Minnesotans – for a better future for all of us
I myself, I’m a Minnesotan who is more than ready to step up to vote for a multiracial democracy and a safer climate future.
Minnesota has clean energy momentum; now is not the time to let up
The progress our state has made towards our clean energy goals is worth celebrating, but it’s just the beginning.
Zoning changes are the easiest way to reduce segregation in the Twin Cities suburbs
Research finds multi-family zoning – allowing rental apartments to be built in residential neighborhoods – is directly correlated with regional racial segregation.
Principles and politics: The story of Paul Wellstone, labor, and the environment
Paul Wellstone was not a social do-gooder who believed in heaven on earth; he understood that, in his words, to “build a better earth on earth” you needed to exercise power by building the coalitions.
Businesses can increase voter participation
More than 2,000 businesses, including a number of large enterprises … have joined a movement called “Time to Vote” … encouraging employees to vote through paid time off, a no meetings workday and resources for mail-in ballots and early voting.
Minnesota companies should be held accountable for PAC attack ads
While 3M claims its contributions are for helping “to advance (its) mission of improving every life,” Minnesotans must ask: How do false, dog-whistle ads improve our lives?
What voters say when weighing importance of the economy vs. U.S. democracy
A majority (56%) said a “functioning democracy” was a higher priority than “a strong economy” (44% said a strong economy was their top priority).
Exploring the role of rail systems in genocide
World Without Genocide will hold a webinar, open to all, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, called “The Last Train to Auschwitz.”
‘Frontline’ documentary tells stories of Russians who oppose Putin’s war
Columnist Eric Black writes, “The fact that there is such an anti-war movement is itself surprising, interesting and inspiring.”
Compromise possible in school name change
By keeping the Patriot team nickname, the school formerly known as Patrick Henry High School could keep an important link to its past alive.
Poverty in Minnesota: A call to action
While federal benefits programs can help low-income individuals meet their basic needs and mitigate the effects of poverty, for many Minnesotans, especially Black, Indigenous, and people of color households, the costs of these basic needs are too high to be offset by federal assistance programs.
