Peter DiamondThis 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 →
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Archives for October 2015
Does the WHO study that categorizes processed meats as ‘carcinogenic’ have you rethinking your diet?
Michael OlsonWhile 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 →
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 →
After Bernie Sander’s Chicago Tribune op-ed promoting free tuition at public colleges, MPR asks if higher education can be free. Read more →
MPR News StaffVice 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 →
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 →
Today a student in the University of Minnesota’s debate team supports an increased minimum wage in Minnesota. Read more →
China affirms a commitment to a cap-and-trade program for 2017. Will the U.S. follow? Read more →
For this argument, we welcome the St. Olaf debate team to argue gun control. Read more →
Today we invite the U of M debate team to argue the ethics of selling organs. Read more →