Donald J. Trump Has Been Indicted
What That Means and What’s Next for the Former President By: James J. Berreth, Government and Political Writer with The Metropolitan (Pictured: Donald Trump and Stephanie Clifford aka. Stormy Daniels) NEW…
America’s history tells us that freedom of religion relies on the separation of church and state
(Mandy Hathaway / The Metropolitan) By Mandy Hathaway Freedom of religion is an important but polarizing issue. It is important because the freedom of religion is one of the founding…
Has the use of political labels as insults run off the rails?
(Gerd Altmann / Pixabay) ERIK SUCHY Opinion Writer “It's time to talk issues; to use the dreaded 'L' word; to say the policies of our opposition and the congressional leadership…
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OPINION: How can Minnesotans vote when COVID-19 threatens 2020 election safety and integrity?
COVID-19 has already played havoc with states contesting their 2020 election primaries late in the season. Is mail-in voting the answer for Minnesota in November's general election?
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Attention shoppers: Thanks for saving the world
Student promotes plant-based products for a positive impact on the planet.
Metro State student Rachel Sell displays her poster supporting HF 1500, the driver’s license for all bill at a Social Work Student Association meeting on March 30, 2019. She planned to carry it to Social Work Day at the Minnesota State Capitol on April 8.
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Signs of change: Social work students march to Minnesota Capitol
“Go further in your advocacy" was the message social work students heard as they prepared to lobby legislators on April 8.
Socialism is no swear word—it means solutions
Student isn't scared of socialism; she embraces its spirit and solutions.
Supporters of legalized marijuana march in the MayDay parade on Bloomington Avenue in Minneapolis on May 7, 2017.
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Legislature’s hazy language makes legal pot look dubious
Student clears the air on likelihood of legal marijuana in Minnesota this year.
Political unity is possible in DC
Student has a hopeful, heartfelt takeaway from a conference in the nation's capital: working across the aisle is possible.
Students must seize their political power
Political science student wants peers to speak up on politics and policies.