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Pundits think Franken is in good shape for Senate re-election
He may not be Amy Klobuchar, but Al Franken’s re-election prospects are starting out strong. At MPR, Catharine Richert notes some sage prognosticating: “Larry Sabato, a political science professor at...
View ArticleHold youth accountable, but consider human development in doing so
We all want a juvenile justice system that holds youth accountable when they commit an offense against us or others. Accountability is the trademark of democracy, and it is a trait we all should strive...
View ArticleEllison and liberal caucus dig in heels on entitlement cuts
Congressman Keith Ellison is drawing his line in the sand on the subject of entitlement cuts. Brett Neely of MPR writes:“[L]iberal Democrats, including Minneapolis U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, are warning...
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Federally aided 'turnarounds' show mixed results; test scores decline in a third
In the words of Walt Kelly’s immortal Pogo, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” His boss’ Nov. 6 sweep notwithstanding, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan likely has felt he’s doing business...
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Liberals double down: No entitlement cuts
In a story already making waves across Washington, Politico’s Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen reported on Thursday that a bipartisan “grand bargain” is emerging from talks between the White House and...
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Nearly $900,000 in grants coming to MN from NEA; orchestra board responds to...
Thirty-two Minnesota arts organizations will receive almost $900,000 in grants from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2013, the NEA announced earlier this week. Grants range in size from $10,000...
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Sasha McHale's death brings attention to little-understood autoimmune disease
The tragic death this week of 23-year-old Alexandra “Sasha” McHale has brought public attention to a serious yet little-understood autoimmune disease: lupus. McHale, the daughter of former Timberwolves...
View ArticleSpike in Tibetan self-immolations draws international attention to China
When Tsering Nyamgal set himself alight on Thursday, he became the 27th Tibetan this month to choose fiery death as a way to protest against Chinese rule.Mr. Namgyal was the latest voluntary victim in...
View ArticleTabloid breakup? Cameron and Clegg on the skids
A judge handed down his verdict on British press standards Thursday by calling for a new regulator to eliminate what he described as a “sub-culture” of unethical behaviour, accusing sections of the...
View ArticleIn DR Congo, Goma residents worry about life after rebels' departure
Following days of doubt regarding whether M23 rebels in eastern Congo would withdraw from Goma, it appears that they have begun to return to their stronghold north of the country's second-largest city....
View ArticleAre Syria’s rebels about to win?
LATTAKIA, Syria — With coffins stacking up at the airport in Syria’s Alawite heartland, and funerals now a daily routine for its mountain villagers, support is fraying among the community on which the...
View Article'Fiscal cliff' talks turn sour: Are prospects for deal vanishing?
Meetings between Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and congressional leaders on Thursday marked the first post-election acrimony between the parties in their pursuit of a solution to the “fiscal...
View ArticleExplainer: With its new UN status, could the Palestinian Authority take...
On Thursday afternoon, the United Nations General Assembly recognized the Palestinian Authority as a "full nonmember observer state," giving the Palestinians strong symbolic backing.The Palestinians'...
View Article'Stand your ground' laws: Do they put teens in greater danger?
Recent events are raising questions about whether "stand your ground" and "castle doctrine" laws – which offer legal protection to people who hurt or kill someone in self-defense – could...
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Bikes for needy kids: Holiday dreams sport two wheels and collaboration
It took some coaxing to get 9-year-old Havy Nguyen out the door and onto the school bus Thursday. The excited youngster would much have preferred to go with her dad to pick up her shiny new...
View ArticleDuluth gets grant to retrain workers from closed Georgia Pacific plant
About 80 workers from Duluth who lost their jobs when the Georgia Pacific hardboard plant closed this fall will be eligible for retraining and employment assistance through a state grant.Duluth...
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Why is White Bear Lake shrinking? Angry residents blame DNR
What would you do if the lake out your door started draining away?For a group of White Bear Lake citizens, the answer is: file a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources whose...
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Can Minnesota leaders stop the death of the American Dream?
Wry Wing Politics If the new DFL-controlled Legislature dares to raise the minimum wage, strengthen the social safety net or make the state tax system more progressive, reporters will surely...
View ArticleSt. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman at National League of Cities conference
Mayor Chris Coleman is in Boston this week for the National League of Cities annual Congress.The mayor received a leadership award and posted a picture of himself and the plaque on his Facebook...
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Minneapolis travel writer Doug Mack gets lost in Europe
fivewrongturns.comDoug MackA couple of years ago, Doug Mack was at the Twin Cities Book Festival with his mother. One of the best parts of the event is the used book sale. You can pick up everything...
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