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Today's Question Blog

How close have we come to realizing Martin Luther King’s dream?

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of his dream that one day people would be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. Today’s Question: How close have we come to realizing Martin Luther King’s dream?
by Eric Ringham

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How is the housing market affecting you?

Twin Cities home sales fell to their lowest level in eight years in 2010. Only slight improvements are expected this year. Today’s Question: How is the housing market affecting you?
by Eric Ringham

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If Tim Pawlenty runs for president, can he win?

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been making the rounds of the national talk shows, promoting his book and preparing for a possible White House run. Today’s Question: If Tim Pawlenty runs for president, can he win?
by Eric Ringham

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If you could speak at this evening’s memorial service in Arizona, what would you say?

President Obama will be among the speakers at the memorial service to honor victims of last Saturday’s mass shooting in Arizona. Today’s Question: If you could speak at this evening’s memorial service in Arizona, what would you say?
by Eric Ringham

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Whose responsibility is it to see that people with mental illness get help?

The suspect in Saturday’s shootings in Arizona had struck people who knew him as disturbed and possibly prone to violence. Today’s Question: Whose responsibility is it to see that people with mental illness get help?
by Eric Ringham

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What can we do to make our public officials safer?

The shootings of a congresswoman, a judge and 18 others in Arizona on Saturday are a graphic reminder of the dangers of public service. Today’s Question: What can we do to make our public officials safer? Update: Commentary Editor Eric Ringham spoke with Host Tom Crann on All Things Considered about what we’ve been hearing…
by Eric Ringham

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How do you dispose of your old electronics?

Americans discard tons of electronic gear and gadgetry every year, and only a fraction of that e-waste is recovered through recycling. Today’s Question: How do you dispose of your old electronics?
by Eric Ringham

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Should the Senate change its rules to make the filibuster less routine?

Some in Congress blame part of Washington’s famous gridlock on abuse of the filibuster. It’s the tactic that allows one side or the other to insist on a supermajority vote on just about any issue. Today’s Question: Should the Senate change its rules to make the filibuster less routine?
by Eric Ringham

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Should an editor change a classic novel to keep from offending modern readers?

A Mark Twain scholar plans to release a new edition of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” without the N word. Today’s Question: Should an editor change a classic novel to keep from offending modern readers?
by Eric Ringham

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What should be the chief mission of the DNR?

Gov. Mark Dayton is preparing to appoint a commissioner for the Department of Natural Resources. His choice may help determine the DNR’s approach to development, forestry and mining. Today’s Question: What should be the chief mission of the DNR?
by Eric Ringham

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