Opinion

Skoog: Pomp and unprecedented circumstance

by Caroline Skoog
Published June 17, 2020

It’s not the vast misperception of the virtual commencement ceremony that bugs me, but the shortfall of the ‘here and now.’

Scheffler: Trump’s church photo shoot was an ‘eff you’ to the American people

by Nick Scheffler
Published June 16, 2020

On June 1, Trump arbitrarily exercised his power without regard for the personal freedoms of American citizens. On June 1, Trump was an authoritarian.

Editorial: The University of Minnesota should disband the UMPD

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published June 16, 2020

In the wake of national protests and calls for action due to persistent police brutality, the University of Minnesota should eliminate their on-campus police department.

Letter to the Editor: Let’s revisit the renaming controversy

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 15, 2020

The University should reckon with its racist past and be on the right side of history.

Letter to the Editor: An 8-year-old’s reflections on George Floyd

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 10, 2020

A letter, in hopes of a future of equality and respect.

Venkata: Foot on the pedal – don’t let up

by Uma Venkata
Published June 10, 2020

Protests have catalyzed change, but the momentum cannot stop.

Letter to the Editor: Trump’s Antifa crackdown spells trouble for free speech

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 10, 2020

In this case, however, the federal government is also being opportunistic, expanding powers at the very moment where checking overreach is essential.

Skoog: An account of the tear gas on Lake Street

by Caroline Skoog
Published June 10, 2020

My experiences of the Black Lives Matter protest on East Lake Street on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Editorial: The Minnesota Daily stands with protesters after the killing of George Floyd.

by The Minnesota Daily Editorial Board
Published June 7, 2020

How to safely protest during COVID-19, and, if you can’t, what you can do instead.

Letter to the Editor: A recent high school grad reflects on the killing of George Floyd

by Letter to the Editor
Published June 2, 2020

Who knew the “evil” the police were battling was the color of my skin?