Today's Question Blog

June 4, 2015 2:28 AM

Is a trade agreement with China a good idea?

President Obama says China open to joining trade partnership, do you think it is a good idea?

by Michael Olson

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June 3, 2015 10:40 AM

Do you pay attention to where your clothing comes from?

“Labor trafficking is a huge problem globally. There really isn't any industry that is immune to this problem,” says Agatha Tan, a senior adviser on labor trafficking at the Polaris Project.

by Michael Olson

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June 2, 2015 3:37 AM

Are you pleased with the compromise between Gov. Dayton and House GOPers?

"When Gov. Dayton and House Republican leaders agreed to spend $525 million more on schools over the next two years, it brought to an end the governor's push for universal pre-kindergarten," writes MPR News reporter Catharine Richert.

by Michael Olson

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June 1, 2015 3:34 AM

Do you support the USA Freedom Act?

The USA Freedom Act would put new constraints on how the government could obtain records under the PATRIOT Act and other national security laws, reports Politico.

by Michael Olson

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May 29, 2015 2:37 AM

How should we approach transportation differently?

The World Economic Forum previously ranked the United States as No. 1 for its infrastructure. However, the country's current ranking is No. 16 — a notch behind Malaysia.

by Michael Olson

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May 27, 2015 3:27 AM

Do you think a stalemate at the legislature will lead a shutdown of the state government?

If lawmakers can’t work out their differences on education, jobs and energy, and agriculture and environment funding bills by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, the state will face a partial government shutdown.

by Michael Olson

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May 26, 2015 5:04 AM

Should we stop consuming water-intensive foods from California?

The average American consumes more than 300 gallons of California water each week by eating food that was produced there," reports the New York Times.

by Michael Olson

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May 22, 2015 1:38 AM

What needs to be done to address income inequality?

A Gallup poll released this week shows that Americans are feeling increasingly in economic retreat.

by Michael Olson

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May 21, 2015 7:06 AM

Was it a mistake to invade Iraq?

"Keep in mind that the question that tripped up both Rubio and Jeb Bush was asked on Fox News," writes New York Magazine's Alex Carp.

by MPR News Staff

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May 20, 2015 3:18 AM

Should mass surveillance of American call records continue?

A key section of the Patriot Act — the part of law the White House uses to conduct mass surveillance on the call records of Americans — is set to expire June 1.

by MPR News Staff

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