Politics & Policy
War on Christmas comes to Minnesota
The religious right's annual "War on Christmas" is ramping up early this year, and at least one Minnesota-based company is on its hit list. For the past few years, the American Family Association has targeted retail corporations that use the word "holiday" instead of "Christmas" in their holiday marketing.MORE »
No, it isn't sexist
I am trying very hard to see where Newsweek's choice to use Sarah Palin's Runner's World photo as their cover is a horribly sexist decision that belittles women everywhere.MORE »
With Bachmann’s help, You Can Run raises funds to bring Christ into public schools
A controversial ministry that says it preaches Christian doctrine in public schools held a fundraiser in Bloomington Thursday night, drawing a crowd of about 400. At its "Appeal to Heaven" fundraiser, You Can Run But You Cannot Hide International offered attendees a preview of its new documentary, a greeting by Rep.MORE »
St.Thomas Law School: You're Out of Bounds
Tackling Torture at the Top (T3), after successfully chasing Condoleezza Rice out of town, returned to its work at the University of St. Thomas Law School and Prof. Robert Delahunty of the-Geneva-Conventions-do-not-apply-to-al-Qaeda-and-Taliban-detainees fame.MORE »
Is there a threat to unite us? 8 DFL governor candidates respond
"What is the greatest threat to Minnesota right now, that we can all unite around, and what will be your strategy to solve this problem?"MORE »
At the Varsity, political philosopher Michael Sandel prompts moral soul-searching
Political philosopher and author Michael Sandel stopped by the Varsity Theater last night to present his wildly popular presentation on justice for Policy and a Pint, the series presented by The Current and the Citizens League. Though Sandel admitted that it was the first time he ever presented his talk in a "beer hall," the Varsity's stage served as a fine pulpit in place of Harvard's lecture halls, where Sandel has for two decades been teaching the most popular course in the university's history.MORE »
Maplewood government headed in new direction — for now
This biggest electoral shakeup of 2009's quiet campaign season occurred in Maplewood. Voters ousted Mayor Diana Longrie after four combustible years in office, replacing her with city council member Will Rossbach.MORE »
Complaints against IRV campaign will get hearing
Complaints that supporters of instant-runoff voting misled St. Paul voters will be heard by a three-judge panel. Administrative Law Judge Kathleen Sheehy ruled on Friday that sufficient evidence exists that the St. Paul Better Ballot Campaign violated state statutes to merit a full hearing on the matter.MORE »
Vallay Varro wins St. Paul School Board seat
For an off-year election there was plenty of excitement in St. Paul on Tuesday night.
The DFL ticket held its party at the Saint Paul Hotel, where incumbent Mayor Christopher Coleman and School Board candidate Vallay Moua Varro were present to celebrate with their supporters.MORE »
Finally a judge who supports civil disobedience
The style and affect of the two African-American Judges couldn't be more pronounced: Dark-complexioned, gaunt, stern and decorous Edward Wilson in St. Paul is a stark contrast with the light-skinned, jovial, extroverted Judge Darryl Lowe in Omaha.MORE »
