Opinion

Editorial: Minneapolis is on fire. We need justice and we need it now.

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published May 29, 2020

On May 25, 46-year-old George Floyd was killed after an encounter with police officers in Minneapolis. Floyd was an African American man who had the Minneapolis Police Department called on him when he...

Letter to the Editor: A student’s response to the “Coronavirus tracker” presented by Apple, Google and other IT companies

by Letter to the Editor
Published May 18, 2020

Will cell phone tracking extend beyond the COVID-19 pandemic? Will we continue to use trackers to identify geographic areas for other, less deadly illnesses and diseases, like the flu and lice?

Letter to the Editor: Why strong leadership is important

by Letter to the Editor
Published May 14, 2020

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel has exemplified clear and transparent communication.

Scheffler: Ventura 2020

by Nick Scheffler
Published May 7, 2020

The third party candidate is a conspiracy theorist and former professional wrestler.

Woodward: Dating during quarantine

by Samantha Woodward
Published May 7, 2020

As if finding and staying with someone wasn’t hard enough

Skoog: Does anyone know my landlord?

by Caroline Skoog
Published May 5, 2020

At a time when 31% of tenants are unable to make rent, it may be time for organizing.

Editorial: Choosing politics over friendship doesn’t make you a bad person

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published May 5, 2020

It can sometimes be a difficult — but necessary — choice to make.

Editorial: Pay attention to the news, even if it’s frustrating

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published May 5, 2020

With the barrage of COVID-19 information in the media, it is difficult to not be frustrated by conflicting data and projections.

Clarke: Minnesota’s foodscape crisis

by Sidney Clarke
Published May 4, 2020

Community-based programs can minimize food deserts and food swamps.

Editorial: The cost of an 800-person protest

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published May 1, 2020

No one enjoys being stuck inside, but that isn't an excuse to gather with more than 800 people in someone’s front yard.