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By Peter Diamond

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Intern at MPR

Politics/Government · Science/Technology

Should the Internet be regulated like other public utilities?

Peter Diamond December 16, 2015, 6:00 AM Dec 16, 2015
14

The FCC’s latest attempt to defend net neutrality has been challenged in court by telecom and cable companies. Should Internet service be treated similarly to landline telephone service? Read more →

Politics/Government

Is self-radicalization a threat to the U.S?

Peter Diamond December 14, 2015, 6:00 AM Dec 14, 2015
9

Today we ask whether the effects of social media have the potential to self-radicalize potential extremists. Read more →

Politics/Government · Race/Gender

Why do women get paid less?

Peter Diamond December 11, 2015, 6:00 AM Dec 11, 2015
12

Today we ask Lenora Lapidus, the women’s rights project director for the ACLU, about the gender wage gap. Read more →

Environment/Energy

Will drinking treated wastewater catch on in Minnesota?

Peter Diamond December 9, 2015, 6:00 AM Dec 9, 2015
9

As water scarcity continues to be a problem in some areas of Minnesota, other areas of the country have turned to drinking treated wastewater. Will the process gain traction locally? Read more →

Environment/Energy

What progress has Minnesota made on the road to clean water?

Peter Diamond December 7, 2015, 6:00 AM Dec 7, 2015
1

It’s been seven years since the passing of the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy amendment. Today we reach out to the Minnesota Clean Water Council and the Water Resources Center to check in on the amendment’s effectiveness. Read more →

Politics/Government

What are the consequences of governmental transparency?

Peter Diamond December 1, 2015, 6:00 AM Dec 1, 2015
16

As American’s distrust in government increases, so does the call for political transparency. But should transparency be considered a universal ideal? Read more →

Politics/Government · Race/Gender

Is it time for the 4th Precinct encampment to end?

Peter Diamond November 30, 2015, 1:03 PM Nov 30, 2015
15

One protester, Andrew Russell said, “If they tell us answers, we will leave. Until you release the tape, we ain’t going nowhere.” Read more →

Health

Should institutions use aborted fetal tissue for medical research?

Peter Diamond November 18, 2015, 6:00 AM Nov 18, 2015
57

University of Minnesota students debate the ethics of using aborted fetal tissue for medical research. Read more →

Culture · Politics/Government

Does race change the way people discuss drug crimes?

Peter Diamond November 16, 2015, 6:00 AM Nov 16, 2015
18

Today we ask how race shapes Americans’ reaction to the war on drugs. Read more →

Should colleges look at race in determining admissions?

Peter Diamond November 13, 2015, 6:00 AM Nov 13, 2015
29

Today students debate the arguments for and against affirmative action at college campuses, in lieu of the Supreme Court’s decision to reexamine the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. Read more →

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