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The Daily Circuit Blog

MPR News Quirks, quips and questions off the air

Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Are women’s magazines demeaning to powerful women?

Stephanie Curtis July 9, 2014, 8:59 AM Jul 9, 2014
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“Even the profiles that do manage to focus on ideas and achievements—like Marie Claire’s 2012 take on Obama campaign adviser Stephanie Cutter— begin with “buttery highlights” and end with workout tips.” Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Is your phone spying on you?

Stephanie Curtis June 26, 2014, 10:56 AM Jun 26, 2014
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“Amazon wants to turn every moment of your life into an opportunity to buy stuff.” Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Maybe Hillary won’t run

Stephanie Curtis June 18, 2014, 11:31 AM Jun 18, 2014
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“She’s just not that good at campaigning.” Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Free speech, if you’re first

Eric Ringham May 22, 2014, 11:05 AM May 22, 2014
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George Will writes that Minnesota’s campaign finance laws unfairly limit speech. Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Ready for VP Castro?

Eric Ringham May 20, 2014, 9:59 AM May 20, 2014
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Some Democrats are arguing that the San Antonio mayor would be an ideal choice for vice president. Read more →

Arts & Culture · Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Asian Americans want immigration reform too

Meggan Ellingboe May 14, 2014, 3:38 PM May 14, 2014
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The Asian Pacific American Caucus unveiled its recommendations last month regarding deportation and other immigration policy concerns. Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Is GMO labeling about fact, or fear?

Stephanie Curtis May 6, 2014, 11:12 AM May 6, 2014
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“They would serve mainly to frighten grocery shoppers by implying that there is something wrong with the food, without making them better informed.” Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Legislators get a pass on DUI charges

Eric Ringham March 24, 2014, 10:42 AM Mar 24, 2014
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The Minnesota Constitution gives legislators immunity from prosecution when they’re in session. A college class project is seeking to craft an exception for drunken driving. Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Revisiting the promises of Obama’s first inaugural speech

Stephanie Curtis January 20, 2014, 10:26 AM Jan 20, 2014
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“For those who say there can be a separation between politics and policy, between aspiration and grubby reality, the results of the 2010 midterm election stand as a rebuke.” Read more →

Politics & Government

Op-ed pick: Obama’s attention deficit disorder

Stephanie Curtis January 9, 2014, 1:25 PM Jan 9, 2014
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“Leaders often think a decision means saying yes to something, but the core of the idea is what we’re willing to reject. ” Read more →

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