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White: Should we be worried about AI

by Spencer White
Published April 11, 2023

Is AI destined to reach Skynet levels, or are we overestimating its effect?

Ericson: War crimes are bad, actually

by Sean Ericson
Published April 11, 2023

The U.S. should engage more with the International Criminal Court.

Molina Acosta: Proposed trans refuge bill takes a stand

Published April 7, 2023

The bill, if passed, would protect people who come to Minnesota for gender-affirming care. It would be one of just four of its kind in the nation.

Ogren: The government vs. gas stoves: a new strategy

by Allison Ogren
Published April 5, 2023

There is a growing desire in the government to ban gas stoves in homes for the sake of reducing carbon emissions, but this is an essentially useless overstep that is putting the cart before the horse.

Ericson: No more cab drivers with doctorates

by Sean Ericson
Published April 5, 2023

We can, and should, make it easier for immigrants to use their skills.

Courtney: The Supreme Court is broken. Can we fix it?

by Zach Courtney
Published April 3, 2023

I don’t know. But I have some ideas to try.

Ogren: No reviewers? An opening for change

by Allison Ogren
Published March 31, 2023

Scientists are saying “no” more often to conferences and peer reviews, so it is time to share the load more broadly and get creative with recruiting.

Molina Acosta: Nice Ride is a public service, not a corporate charity

by Paula Molina Acosta
Published March 29, 2023

Blue Cross Blue Shield just sank one of the country’s longest-running bike share programs. Why does a private corporation have that power?

White: Banks are collapsing. Is a recession looming?

by Spencer White
Published March 28, 2023

With banks failing on an almost weekly basis, could we be heading into another recession?

Ericson: Do I know it when I see it?

by Sean Ericson
Published March 28, 2023

It’s surprisingly hard for people to agree on a definition of religion.

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