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The week in commentary
A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments they generated.
Wikipedia executive speaks in Minneapolis about its reliability
Sue Gardner, the executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, says transparency is the key to building trust and accuracy. She spoke April 19, 2012 at the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership at St. Mary's University of Minnesota.
The number of senior drivers is expected to grow in the coming years, and for many seniors in rural Minnesota, there is a dearth of transportation options. Tom Weber finds out what seniors can do to improve their driving skills as they age.
Does hashtag activism turn into real-life participation?
Social media allows us to engage with news and issues that matter to us from the comfort of our homes. But how does a "like" on Facebook or a retweet translate into a vote or real life participation?