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Archives for September 2015

Politics/Government

Should marijuana be legalized for recreational use?

Peter Diamond September 29, 2015, 5:42 AM Sep 29, 2015
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Today we welcome members of the University of Minnesota debate team to defend or challenge the argument for the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. Read more →

Can you be an environmentalist and oppose contraception?

MPR News Staff September 28, 2015, 11:55 AM Sep 28, 2015
14

“Pope Francis can’t claim to be an environmentalist until he gets real about family planning,” argues Vocative’s Joshua Krisch. Read more →

What do you think of Boehner’s decision to step down?

MPR News Staff September 25, 2015, 10:09 AM Sep 25, 2015
42

In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner informed Republicans on Friday that he would step down at the end of October, giving up his coveted leadership post and his seat in Congress in the face of hardline conservative opposition. Read more →

Politics/Government · Science/Technology

Should people have a ‘right to be forgotten’ online?

Peter Diamond September 22, 2015, 4:07 PM Sep 22, 2015
9

In an Intelligence Squared debate, those in favor of the right to be forgotten argue that it protects individual’s privacy rights, while others say that the decision censors free speech and disrupts the free flow of information on the Internet. Read more →

Media

What do you think of Viola Davis’ Emmy win?

Peter Diamond September 21, 2015, 1:53 PM Sep 21, 2015
12

“The only thing that separates women of color, from anyone else, is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there,” said Viola Davis after becoming the first black woman to win the Emmy award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her role in “How to Get Away with Murder.” Read more →

Science/Technology

Is editing human DNA ethical?

Peter Diamond September 18, 2015, 11:58 AM Sep 18, 2015
24

British scientists announced Friday that they had applied for permission to edit the DNA in human embryos, a controversial step that has provoked intense debate around the world. Read more →

Did the GOP debate change your view of any of the candidates?

MPR News Staff September 16, 2015, 11:19 PM Sep 16, 2015
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The debate laid bare several policy differences among the candidates. Read more →

Should Gov. Dayton oppose the federal Clean Power Plan?

MPR News Staff September 15, 2015, 9:43 PM Sep 15, 2015
10

The chairman of the state House energy committee has asked Gov. Mark Dayton to oppose the federal Clean Power Plan aimed at reducing emissions linked to climate change. Read more →

Should workers embrace the 9-to-5 job to reclaim leisure time?

MPR News Staff September 11, 2015, 9:20 AM Sep 11, 2015
22

Workers should embrace the 9-to-5 job. It once symbolized drudgery, but now it’s a necessary boundary. Read more →

What do you think of Clinton’s apology for using a private email server?

MPR News Staff September 9, 2015, 7:53 AM Sep 9, 2015
74

Clinton said: “That was a mistake. I’m sorry about that. I take responsibility, and I’m trying to be as transparent as I possibly can.” Read more →

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