Politics-DNU

Why the First Amendment matters

by Todd Milbourn
Published February 24, 2003

If you are among the 42 percent of Americans who, according to a recent study, feel the First Amendment goes too far in the rights it guarantees the press, consider the case of the Pentagon Papers: By...

Higher ed advocates pack Senate hearing

by Emily Johns
Published February 21, 2003

Students and faculty touted the importance of the higher education programs.

U asks Senate for Ventura-vetoed building and renovation funds

by Emily Johns
Published February 20, 2003

University officials testified before the Senate Capital Investment Committee on Wednesday afternoon, asking for funding for seven building projects. The University asked the committee for $40.7 million...

Local leaders ask Senate to preserve state education funds

by Emily Johns
Published February 19, 2003

In a presentation to the Senate's Higher Education Committee Tuesday, Twin Cities community members, educators and college students asked that state-funded local education programs be saved from elimination...

Higher ed proposal would cut $160 million

by Libby George
Published February 18, 2003

While tuition would jump 45 percent, funding for financial aid would increase $120 million.

Children, valentines confront bill that would eliminate same-sex benefits

by Andrew Pritchard
Published February 17, 2003

Children of gay and lesbian parents delivered valentines to legislators Friday, asking them to think of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families when voting on two controversial bills. "We're not...

Day-long peace event culminates in rally, petition to U.S. senators

by Emily Ayshford
Published February 14, 2003

Amid drumbeats and chants, approximately 150 students and community members rallied Thursday to protest war against Iraq in honor of National Day of Student Action. The protesters, accompanied by police...

Ralliers ask Legislature to support the homeless

by Emily Johns
Published February 12, 2003

On a snowy day when even the thought of walking outside made the average person shudder, housing and homeless advocates from across the state gathered in the State Capitol rotunda Tuesday afternoon to...

Higher education community programs showcased

by Andrew Pritchard
Published February 12, 2003

Presenters to the Senate higher education committee trumpeted the University's value in the face of a looming state budget deficit.

World events spark interest in politics

by Jens Krogstad
Published February 12, 2003

An annual UCLA study released last month shows interest in politics among first-year college students is rebounding after decades of decline. The number of first-year students that indicated keeping up...