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Was the U of M’s Task Force on Building Names the Victim of a Hoax? Did an Eminent U History Professor Frame the U of M Dean of Student Affairs?

Was the U of M’s Task Force on Building Names the Victim of a Hoax? Did an Eminent U History Professor Frame the U of M Dean of Student Affairs?

by Letter to the Editor
Published July 29, 2019
By Ian Maitland, a professor at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Blank: The green line extension should’ve gone to low-income neighborhoods

Blank: The green line extension should’ve gone to low-income neighborhoods

by Lew Blank
Published July 24, 2019
The Green Line extension to Eden Prairie is a route to affluent suburbs, while it should have been designed to benefit low-income neighborhoods.

Skoog: No justice, no peace, more police?

by Caroline Skoog
Published July 23, 2019
Communities with high crime rates need more resources and goals of long-term crime prevention, not an increased police presence.
Skoog: Aziz Ansari has extended his Netflix olive branch — and maybe he is sorry

Skoog: Aziz Ansari has extended his Netflix olive branch — and maybe he is sorry

by Caroline Skoog
Published July 17, 2019
Cancel culture has lifted the veil of artistry from various captains of the entertainment industry. With the prevalence of take-down articles, Twitter confrontations, and calculated ‘wokeness,’ the media we choose to consume is becoming a political statement.
Blank: To eliminate UMN’s racial achievement gap, we need to invest in children of color

Blank: To eliminate UMN’s racial achievement gap, we need to invest in children of color

by Lew Blank
Published July 17, 2019
Racial disparities at the University of Minnesota can be traced back to struggles students of color in Minnesota face from a young age.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Editorial: One small step for man, one giant leap for scientific discovery and admiration

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published July 17, 2019
With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20th, let’s appreciate the unthinkable.
Blank: Let’s end gerrymandering — and in doing so, let’s create competitive districts

Blank: Let’s end gerrymandering — and in doing so, let’s create competitive districts

by Lew Blank
Published July 9, 2019
With the opportunity to redraw Congressional districts approaching in the next few years, we should focus on maximizing districts with an even split between Democrats and Republicans.
Skoog: Weapons at "Salute to America" parade serve as ammo for re-election

Skoog: Weapons at “Salute to America” parade serve as ammo for re-election

by Caroline Skoog
Published July 9, 2019
President Trump deviated from non-partisan traditions by hosting "Salute to America" on Independence Day. The event celebrated military service members, military hardware, and the prospect of Trump 2020.
Editorial: The Minnesota Daily welcomes new president Joan Gabel

Editorial: The Minnesota Daily welcomes new president Joan Gabel

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published July 9, 2019
As president Kaler leaves office, Joan Gabel is prepared to take his place-- and she's in for the long haul.
Blank: University of Minnesota students need Medicare for all

Blank: University of Minnesota students need Medicare for all

by Lew Blank
Published July 3, 2019
Students may have lost faith in politics — but free healthcare and college tuition would be a huge game-changer for UMN students.

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