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Zach Courtney

Zach Courtney, Columnist

Zach graduated in May of 2022 from the University of Minnesota with a BA in political science. Since then, he has been enrolled in the University’s masters of education/initial licensure program in social studies education. Since he joined the opinions desk in January 2021, he has focused his columns on politics. Some of his favorite things to do are play music—he was a three-year member of the Pride of Minnesota—and play, coach or watch soccer.

All content by Zach Courtney
If a progressive has support in the 2024 democratic primary, they may be able to push Biden more to the left, even if they dont win the primary.

Courtney: The case for Marianne Williamson

by Zach Courtney
Published April 20, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct. 29, 2022 in Washington D.C.

Courtney: The Supreme Court is broken. Can we fix it?

by Zach Courtney
Published April 3, 2023
Courtney: We need to fully fund our schools

Courtney: We need to fully fund our schools

by Zach Courtney
Published March 1, 2023
Courtney: How can we help ease the shortage of sports officials

Courtney: How can we help ease the shortage of sports officials

by Zach Courtney
Published February 24, 2023
Courtney: A look into the issue of underpaid prison labor

Courtney: A look into the issue of underpaid prison labor

by Zach Courtney
Published February 16, 2023
Courtney: Should we let our children play tackle football?

Courtney: Should we let our children play tackle football?

by Zach Courtney
Published February 9, 2023
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

Courtney: So, where are the deficits?

by Zach Courtney
Published February 3, 2023
Courtney: The myth of moderacy

Courtney: The myth of moderacy

by Zach Courtney
Published January 26, 2023
Courtney: Thanks, Bill

Courtney: Thanks, Bill

by Zach Courtney
Published August 5, 2022
Courtney: We need to create a pro-children country in a post-Roe reality

Courtney: We need to create a pro-children country in a post-Roe reality

by Zach Courtney
Published August 5, 2022
Courtney: Rick Scott said the quiet part out loud. We should listen.

Courtney: Rick Scott said the quiet part out loud. We should listen.

by Zach Courtney
Published July 19, 2022
Courtney: I read the Dobbs decision so you don’t need to

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

by Zach Courtney
Published July 8, 2022
Courtney: What statistics best show the economys health?

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

by Zach Courtney
Published June 23, 2022
Courtney: The war on journalism

Courtney: The war on journalism

by Zach Courtney
Published June 18, 2022
The Democrats need to look themselves in the mirror.

The Democrats need to look themselves in the mirror.

by Zach Courtney
Published April 21, 2022
Courtney: What happened to health care?

Courtney: What happened to health care?

by Zach Courtney
Published April 11, 2022
Courtney: The case for democracy

Courtney: The case for democracy

by Zach Courtney
Published March 29, 2022
Courtney: Child poverty soaring under Biden and the Democrats

Courtney: Child poverty soaring under Biden and the Democrats

by Zach Courtney
Published February 20, 2022
Courtney: We should pay our politicians more.

Courtney: We should pay our politicians more.

by Zach Courtney
Published February 10, 2022
Courtney: Biden’s first year in review, and a creative look ahead to year two

Courtney: Biden’s first year in review, and a creative look ahead to year two

by Zach Courtney
Published February 8, 2022
Courtney: Why are our memories so bad?

Courtney: Why are our memories so bad?

by Zach Courtney
Published January 27, 2022
The Daily Discourse with Zach and Matt : Episode 6

The Daily Discourse with Zach and Matt : Episode 6

by Zach Courtney and Matthew Doty
Published November 15, 2021
Courtney: An unlearned lesson from the pandemic

Courtney: An unlearned lesson from the pandemic

by Zach Courtney
Published October 28, 2021
Courtney: The case against means testing

Courtney: The case against means testing

by Zach Courtney
Published October 14, 2021
Courtney: Quit playing games

Courtney: Quit playing games

by Zach Courtney
Published October 6, 2021
The Daily Discourse : Episode 3

The Daily Discourse : Episode 3

by Matthew Doty and Zach Courtney
Published October 4, 2021
Courtney: The clock is ticking

Courtney: The clock is ticking

by Zach Courtney
Published September 28, 2021
Courtney: My thoughts on abortion

Courtney: My thoughts on abortion

by Zach Courtney
Published September 17, 2021
Courtney: A republic, if we can keep it

Courtney: A republic, if we can keep it

by Zach Courtney
Published July 7, 2021
Courtney: What I really want for my birthday

Courtney: What I really want for my birthday

by Zach Courtney
Published June 20, 2021
Courtney: My take on the pandemic

Courtney: My take on the pandemic

by Zach Courtney
Published April 30, 2021
Courtney: We need to change our priorities

Courtney: We need to change our priorities

by Zach Courtney
Published April 24, 2021
Courtney: The filibuster or progress. Pick one.

Courtney: The filibuster or progress. Pick one.

by Zach Courtney
Published April 3, 2021
Courtney: Let’s talk about the Chauvin trial

Courtney: Let’s talk about the Chauvin trial

by Zach Courtney
Published March 27, 2021
Courtney: The crucial debate of Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head

Courtney: The crucial debate of Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head

by Zach Courtney
Published March 19, 2021
Courtney: Switch your clocks this weekend, but let’s make this the last time

Courtney: Switch your clocks this weekend, but let’s make this the last time

by Zach Courtney
Published March 12, 2021
Courtney: Senator Romney and Mayor Carter have it right. Just give people money.

Courtney: Senator Romney and Mayor Carter have it right. Just give people money.

by Zach Courtney
Published March 6, 2021
Courtney: Tucker, Trump and Co. are lying and ripping us apart

Courtney: Tucker, Trump and Co. are lying and ripping us apart

by Zach Courtney
Published February 27, 2021
Courtney: Our politicians need more guts

Courtney: Our politicians need more guts

by Zach Courtney
Published February 19, 2021
Courtney: Not all Trump supporters are bad

Courtney: Not all Trump supporters are bad

by Zach Courtney
Published February 12, 2021
Courtney: Ranked-choice voting would help heal our political divide

Courtney: Ranked-choice voting would help heal our political divide

by Zach Courtney
Published February 5, 2021
Courtney: Biden needs to be FDR, not Clinton or Obama

Courtney: Biden needs to be FDR, not Clinton or Obama

by Zach Courtney
Published January 31, 2021
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