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Today's Question Blog

Should mass shootings and issues arising from them figure in the presidential campaign?

Last week’s workplace shooting in Minneapolis came during a national political campaign that has had scant mention of mass shootings or gun rights. Today’s Question: Should mass shootings and issues arising from them figure in the presidential campaign?
by Eric Ringham

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If you’ve made your choice for president, are you voting more for him, or against his opponent?

Some Republicans and Democrats appear unenthusiastic about their candidates for president. Today’s Question: If you’ve made your choice for president, are you voting more for him, or against his opponent?
by Eric Ringham

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Are political differences putting a strain on your personal relationships?

During a campaign season, neighbors, friends and family members discover political differences they didn’t know they had. Today’s Question: Are political differences putting a strain on your personal relationships?
by Eric Ringham

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Does the skill of the musicians in the SPCO and Minnesota Orchestra justify their pay?

Musicians at both the Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra are being asked to take substantial pay cuts. Minnesota Orchestra musicians earn an average $135,000 per year, and the guaranteed minimum for musicians in the chamber orchestra is about $74,000 per year. Today’s Question: Does the skill of the musicians in the SPCO…
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What role should the U.N. play in America’s foreign policy?

President Obama has scheduled no individual meetings with foreign leaders at this year’s General Assembly of the United Nations. Some Republicans have charged that Obama is too preoccupied with his campaign to give the U.N. the attention it deserves. Today’s Question: What role should the U.N. play in America’s foreign policy?
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What benefits should a sports team bring to a city?

The economic benefits of professional sports teams are far from clear. The NHL lockout, for example, may not have the impact on St. Paul’s economy that city officials had predicted. Today’s Question: What benefits should a sports team bring to a city?
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Do you think global warming is inevitable?

Scientists saw record losses of sea ice over the summer, leading to speculation that a winter of weather extremes may be on the way. Today’s Question: Do you think global warming is inevitable?
by Eric Ringham

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What do you think of the introduction of electronic pull-tab games in Minnesota?

Electronic pull-tabs began making their first appearances in Minnesota bars and restaurants this week. The state hopes that revenue from the video devices will help pay for the new Vikings stadium. Today’s Question: What do you think of the introduction of electronic pull-tab games in Minnesota?
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How would a discovery that Jesus was married affect your understanding of Christianity?

Scholars say they may have found written evidence that suggests Jesus was married and had a woman disciple. Today’s Question: How would a discovery that Jesus was married affect your understanding of Christianity?
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