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Today's Question Blog

What’s your reaction to last night’s GOP debate?

Republican presidential candidates held a televised debate last night. It was their first debate since Texas Gov. Rick Perry joined the race for the Republican nomination. Today’s Question: What’s your reaction to last night’s GOP debate?
by Eric Ringham

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Should it be illegal in Minnesota to ride a bike while intoxicated?

Although Minnesota has a reputation for stiff penalties against drunken driving, state law addresses only the operation of a motor vehicle – not a bicycle. Today’s Question: Should it be illegal in Minnesota to ride a bike while intoxicated?
by Eric Ringham

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In today’s economy, what’s the best strategy for creating jobs?

President Obama will address a joint session of Congress and the nation Thursday night to explain his plan to promote job growth and improve the economy. Today’s Question: In today’s economy, what’s the best strategy for creating jobs?
by Eric Ringham

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If it were up to you, would you choose to belong to a union?

The number of American workers in labor unions continues to fall. Last year the percentage of unionized workers fell to 11.9 percent, the lowest level in more than 70 years. Today’s Question: If it were up to you, would you choose to belong to a union?
by Eric Ringham

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What sorts of issues are best put to voters in a referendum?

A Ramsey County citizens panel is planning to hold public hearings on the financing of a proposed Vikings stadium, but some officials are calling for a referendum to put the issue before voters. Today’s Question: What sorts of issues are best put to voters in a referendum?
by Eric Ringham

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Should the State Fair prohibit smoking on the fairgrounds?

Although the Minnesota State Fair prohibits smoking in public buildings and in the seating areas of entertainment venues, fairgoers encounter lots of cigarette smoke. Today’s Question: Should the State Fair prohibit smoking on the fairgrounds?
by Eric Ringham

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If you were likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease, would you want to know?

Estimates suggest that more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common cause of dementia among older people. Today’s Question: If you were likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease, would you want to know?
by Eric Ringham

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What’s the answer to youth violence?

A recent rash of killings in Minneapolis has prompted alarm, in part because some of the victims have been quite young. One fourteen-year-old was shot while playing a game of tag. Today’s Question: What’s the answer to youth violence?
by Eric Ringham

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In your family, is the start of the school year a cause for happiness, or dread?

For students in Minneapolis and some other districts, today is the first day of school. For everyone else, the school year is just around the corner. Today’s Question: In your family, is the start of the school year a cause for happiness, or dread?
by Eric Ringham

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Are financial boycotts a legitimate tool to influence politics?

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is trying to persuade his fellow business leaders to suspend political donations until Congress comes up with a balanced plan to reduce the deficit. Today’s Question: Are financial boycotts a legitimate tool to influence politics?
by Eric Ringham

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