Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Was McMillan the exception to the rule?

by Isaiah W. Ogren
Published July 18, 2022

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved former Regent David McMillan as UMD's interim chancellor. Generally, this type of appointment is not allowed in the public service sector.

Ericson: It’s about states’ rights – for real this time

by Sean Ericson
Published July 11, 2022

Federalism doesn’t just belong to conservatives.

Courtney: I read the Dobbs decision so you don’t need to

by Zach Courtney
Published July 8, 2022

The words that came across my Twitter feed two weeks ago still make me quiver:“Held: The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate...

Boru: Our schools are becoming prisons

by Luul Boru
Published July 6, 2022

Installing metal detectors only adds to the problem.

Ericson: In case of abortion emergency, break glass

by Sean Ericson
Published July 3, 2022

Roe is dead. Resuscitating it could take a long time — but there are many things Democrats should be doing right now.

Boru: Our youth are our jewels

by Luul Boru
Published June 29, 2022

Jewels get tarnished when touched by impurities.

Ericson: Our friend, the murderer

by Sean Ericson
Published June 27, 2022

The U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia is a moral stain on our nation.

Courtney: What statistics best show the economy’s health?

by Zach Courtney
Published June 23, 2022

No matter where you fall politically, you have stats to prove the economy is doing well or poorly.

Boru: Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse

by Luul Boru
Published June 22, 2022

But only the victim deserves justice.

Ericson: The next insurrection

by Sean Ericson
Published June 21, 2022

The forces that created Jan. 6 are still with us.