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Mid-Week Reads: Campaign Funding and Climate Change

by | Apr 6, 2016 | Other

Every week, North Star will take some time out of our schedules to bring you our favorite reads from the past week.

Jeff Van Wychen

Fair Campaign Funding

The editors of America Magazine bemoan the unrestricted political spending that has flooded into political campaigns and argue that the U.S. constitution should be amended to overturn the 2010 Citizens United ruling. Until that happens, they propose on number of steps that can be undertaken by federal, state, and local governments. The editorial goes on to describe an innovative approach known as Crowdpac, which is “an independent, nonpartisan political fundraising website.”

Stephanie Fenner

Climate Model Predicts West Antarctic Ice Sheet Could Melt Rapidly

The Misplaced Priorities of “Business” Leaders

Minnesota’s economy is under siege after the first month of a chaotic Trump administration. We’re in an on-again-off-again trade war with our closest neighbors, employers are planning  “recession-level” layoffs, the Executive Branch is unilaterally canceling contracts...

Diverting Dollars: The Danger of School Vouchers in Minnesota

The number of students receiving taxpayer money for vouchers to attend private or religious schools has surged in the US, growing from 12,000 at the turn of the century to over 1 million today. At the same time, evidence has mounted showing that these vouchers weaken...

Progress and Protection: Aligning AI Innovation with Worker Welfare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the workplace, offering opportunities for innovation while presenting significant challenges for Minnesota’s workers. A recent survey highlights the disconnect between employer expectations and worker experiences:...

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