M By Brian Reichert ERIDA - Before arriving in this vibrant South American town, I - like most everybody else - had assumptions about what the people and culture would be like. Most of all, I felt blind...

This letter is in response to Anthony Dick's, Nov. 14 column "Oregon's loony labeling scheme", in which he discusses an Oregon proposal that would require food companies to put labels on products containing...

This letter is in response to Michel van der Hoek's, Nov. 12 letter "Abortion stance cost Democrats election." First off, I think no man has the right to comment on a woman's choice. Until men are able...

Jim McDoniel's letter "Embryo should be treated as a human" (Nov. 13) presents a number of arguments against legal abortions but fails to truly answer the issue at hand. While very few people will argue...

I was glad to read Chris Schafer's column "If Republicans can't deliver, they will pass from power" (Nov. 13). Being a Republican, I was grateful to accept Schafer's criticism and suggestions. It is nice...

F By Dr. Jeffrey Kahn ederal policy for biomedical research on children has come to a crossroads because of a convergence of circumstances, and the next step is vitally important. For starters, the U.S....

In his latest film, "Bowling for Columbine," Michael Moore repeatedly asks why we battle evil in our country without evaluating its roots. While the focus of this documentary surrounds the need for gun...

The Minnesota Daily has once again shown its true colors. While I would hope that the editorial board would be fair and balanced before ripping into our elected officials, it is obvious that the editorial...

A Nov. 8 Star Tribune article said a Gophers stadium alone would cost between $200 to $250 million; combined with the Vikings, that cost would soar upward to $600 million. In addition, there would be the...

This letter is in response to Bree Dalager's letter ("Embryo should not be considered 'human subject' ") that appeared Nov. 12. Why not call embryos human? She said herself the human fetus is undeniably...