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Today's Question Blog

What part of your family’s history would you most like to learn about?

Personal information from the 1940 census was made available to the public Monday morning. The information was expected to be a windfall for people researching their family histories, but heavy demand slowed online access. Today’s Question: What part of your family’s history would you most like to learn about?
by Eric Ringham

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Should the fishing opener be held early this year?

The start of this year’s walleye season is scheduled for May 12, but some legislators hope to move it ahead by a week because of the early spring. Today’s Question: Should the fishing opener be held early this year?
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If you identify as either liberal or conservative, what do you admire about those on the other side?

Today’s commentary is a pair of articles, by a prominent liberal and a prominent conservative, each describing what he likes about those on the other side of the cultural and political divide. In the interest of civil discourse, we’re posing the same challenge here. Today’s Question: If you identify as either liberal or conservative, what…
by Eric Ringham

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How should the law treat second-party ticket sales?

A bill that passed the Minnesota House on Tuesday would make it harder for sports and concert venues to restrict the resale of tickets to their events. Backers of the proposal say people should be able to do what they want with tickets they buy. Opponents charge that the change will make it easier for…
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How confident are you that the Supreme Court decides cases impartially?

Chief Justice John Roberts has said he has complete confidence in the Supreme Court to decide cases fairly and impartially. Court watchers point out, however, that the nine current justices tend to vote along a partisan divide, aligned with the presidents who appointed them. Today’s Question: How confident are you that the Supreme Court decides…
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How would a ruling against the health care law affect President Obama’s political standing?

The U.S. Supreme Court continues to hear arguments about the Affordable Care Act. Today’s Question: How would a ruling against the health care law affect President Obama’s political standing?
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Are Americans too easily offended?

Comedian Bill Maher wrote an opinion piece last week suggesting that Americans are too easily offended. He suggested that we should stop demanding apologies for speech we find offensive, and instead should just stop listening to it. Today’s Question: Are Americans too easily offended?
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What’s your take on the Trayvon Martin shooting and the controversy that followed it?

The shooting death last month of an unarmed black teen-ager in Florida has sparked conversations about racial profiling, neighborhood watch groups, gated communities and equal justice. Today’s Question: What’s your take on the Trayvon Martin shooting and the controversy that followed it?
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Would you be willing to share your Facebook information with potential employers?

Employers are turning to social media for information about prospective employees. Some are asking candidates to log onto Facebook during job interviews, and a few have gone so far as to ask for usernames and passwords. Today’s Question: Would you be willing to share your Facebook information with potential employers?
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