Peace activist Jeannette Rankin would be 141 today
She was first elected to a U.S. House seat from Montana in 1916, just in time to vote against U.S. entry into World War I.
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Trust, confidence in the U.S. has soared during Biden term
In 12 countries for which Pew had poll numbers from the last year of Trump to the first months of Biden, the average portion of those who said they had confidence in the U.S. to “do the right thing regarding world affairs” rocketed from 17% to 75%.
Pedestrians beware: Vehicle-design trends mean greater danger
The higher design of SUVs and trucks, in particular, poses a massive problem for pedestrian safety.
Sulfide copper and nickel mining should never be attempted on the border of the BWCA
As a lifelong engineer and miner and a native Minnesotan, I feel it is my duty to say this. The threat to the BWCA from a mine like what Twin Metals is proposing could be devastating under current best mining practices, and in my considered opinion, too risky to be allowed.
New bill would expand coverage to kidney patients who need it most
The Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act would expand coverage for the gap left by what Medicare doesn’t cover to dialysis patients under 65, many of whom can’t get that coverage right now.
Val Demings must have Marco Rubio really worried
Obviously, the prospect of having to run against a former police chief frightens Rubio, so he immediately went to name-calling and guilt by association.
Minnesota’s Board of Medical Practice should change licensure language that stigmatizes mental illness
I have had peers hesitant to reach out for resources that would support their well-being because they are concerned how it may affect their entire career.
Don’t erase our history: The Jewish people are indigenous to the land of Israel
The truth is that the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is the agonizing struggle between not one, but two indigenous peoples fighting over the same homeland.
How the GOP has changed the definition of ‘loyal opposition’
Several of the U.S. norms that used to make things work have lost their power to do so.
Minnesotans deserve transparency, clean water, and a healthy environment
The private nature of current budget negotiations creates a dangerous dynamic: When critical conversations are held behind closed doors, it enables far-right Republican senators to hold up broadly supported, needed, mainstream legislation.
Same old policies won’t move Minnesota’s economy forward
Entrepreneurship lags in Minnesota, especially for people of color. It’s time Gov. Tim Walz and legislators make an investment that delivers long-term opportunity for all Minnesotans.
Canadian railroad sequel: What the failure of Canadian Pacific’s Kansas City Southern bid means for the future of Minnesota freight rail
For one thing, the state may see a lot more freight traffic.
Congress can’t do much about fixing local police — but it can tie strings to federal grants
As a law professor who studies policing and constitutional law, I have seen how essential local and state reform efforts are.
Bipartisan PPP agreement at the Capitol offers hope to Minnesota’s small businesses
We are grateful for bipartisan support to not tax PPP loans, and ask that our legislators hold true to their promise and get this done for Minnesota small businesses.
From the Nazis to the U.S.: LGBTQ hate
More than 80 laws against transgender people have been passed so far in 2021 or are pending in state legislatures across the country.
Remembering a time when children toasted a unifying president with milk
The TV screen would show President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s smiling face and a translucent image of an American flag would be superimposed, through which we could see Ike.
Social work in urgent need of diversity in its ranks
After nearly 40 years as a licensed profession allegedly founded on the bedrock of social justice did we only just realize the profession is 90% white?
Scholars issue level-headed ‘Statement of Concern’ over ongoing threats to U.S. democracy
The fact that this large and growing group decided to release the statement reflects the seriousness with which these scholars view the lies, violence, “stop the steal” protests and ongoing efforts to bring about bogus recounts and suppress future voters.
Protecting newborns: Regions Hospital is training parents in correct car-seat use
To be honest, the first time you fit a squirming newborn’s arm through the strap of a Graco Snugride Snug-lock 35 is a little nerve-wracking.
A bureaucratic interpretation will shape the futures of Minnesota’s most vulnerable kids
Virginia and other states are using federal funding for programs like Minnesota’s Early Learning Scholarships, so there is no reason to believe that Minnesota can’t do it too.
