On Jan. 12, 1848, while the Mexican-American War raged on, a 38-year-old Illinois congressman introduced a measure that would censure former President James K. Polk. During a lengthy speech, that young...

D"In order to change America, we are first going to have to change the Democratic Party, and make it stand for its principles once again." - Howard Dean, speech in Iowa emocratic frontrunner Dr. Howard...

I was a proud member of the Minnesota marching and concert bands before graduating from the University in 1971 with a degree in music education. I take great pride in the band and my former school. My...

Former Democratic Speaker of the House Tip O'Neil, a man of maxims, coined the political rule "all politics is local." What O'Neil was saying is that elected officials should concentrate on representing...

My husband is a sergeant in the Minnesota Army National Guard. His 142nd Engineers Battalion put their lives on hold at a day's notice on Jan. 28, leaving their homes, families, businesses, schools and...

Tuesday's anti-war teach-in at Pillsbury Hall marked the beginning of a new year for student activists, and although there's a lot to suggest that this year's protests will be numerous and large, campus...

Two weeks ago, the Twin Cities were buzzing about St. Paul native T. Denny Sanford. For those who missed the frenzy, I'll recap: Sanford pledged $35 million toward the construction of a Gophers on-campus...

I had a dream the other night. I dreamt Facilities Management found a big, fat crack in the basement of Northrop Auditorium, right across the foundation. University President Bob Bruininks asked the architecture...

I hate people who yap on their cell phones in front of University buildings. It irks me when people blast their headphones on the campus commuter. I find it disgusting when people eat tuna fish sandwiches...

Humiliation, infidelity, illegitimate children and unwanted exposure are the bitter tastes of life among the women in high-profile marriages. Can Louis Vuitton bags, Chanel suits, expensive homes and 10-carat...