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Archives for October 2015

Politics/Government

Should felons have the right to vote?

Peter Diamond October 28, 2015, 6:00 AM Oct 28, 2015
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This is an occasional college debate series hosted by Today’s Question where we invite debate clubs to frame, guide and debate the day’s discussion question in the comments. Positions taken by the debaters don’t necessarily reflect their views. As always, personal attacks aren’t allowed in this space. The comment thread continues to be open to Read more →

Does the WHO study that categorizes processed meats as ‘carcinogenic’ have you rethinking your diet?

Michael OlsonMichael Olson October 26, 2015, 8:35 AM Oct 26, 2015
40

While doctors have long warned against eating too much meat, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency gave the most definitive response yet Monday about its relation to cancer — and put processed meats in the same danger category as cigarettes or asbestos. Read more →

Politics/Government · Science/Technology · Security

Are police body cameras tools for transparency, or an invasion of privacy?

Peter Diamond October 26, 2015, 6:00 AM Oct 26, 2015
8

Today we reach out to the ACLU of Minnesota and the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information to ask about police body cameras. Are they invasive for the public? Are they holding police accountable? Read more →

Education · Politics/Government

Can public higher education be free?

Peter Diamond October 23, 2015, 11:50 AM Oct 23, 2015
30

After Bernie Sander’s Chicago Tribune op-ed promoting free tuition at public colleges, MPR asks if higher education can be free. Read more →

Who is the best candidate running for president right now?

MPR News Staff October 21, 2015, 12:16 PM Oct 21, 2015
52

Vice President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he will not be a candidate for president in 2016, sparing Democrats from a shake-up in the race for the White House and removing a potential stumbling block for Hillary Clinton. Read more →

Should the U.S. embrace a 30 hour work week?

MPR News Staff October 20, 2015, 8:25 AM Oct 20, 2015
14

The 40 hour work week for a full-time employee has been trimmed to 30 hours at some Swedish firms, and studies have found that the result is more productivity and better morale. Read more →

Should Minnesota increase the minimum wage?

Peter Diamond October 19, 2015, 6:00 AM Oct 19, 2015
38

Today a student in the University of Minnesota’s debate team supports an increased minimum wage in Minnesota. Read more →

Will the U.S. follow China’s cap-and-trade deal?

Peter Diamond October 13, 2015, 6:00 AM Oct 13, 2015
18

China affirms a commitment to a cap-and-trade program for 2017. Will the U.S. follow? Read more →

Should the U.S. enforce greater restrictions on gun legislation?

Peter Diamond October 12, 2015, 12:28 PM Oct 12, 2015
108

For this argument, we welcome the St. Olaf debate team to argue gun control. Read more →

Politics/Government

Should there be an incentive structure in place for the sale of human organs?

Peter Diamond October 7, 2015, 6:00 AM Oct 7, 2015
20

Today we invite the U of M debate team to argue the ethics of selling organs. Read more →

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