Archive | Editorials
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Editorial: A bold stroke
Some may call it clever, while others may think it devious. But Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's order last week that reduces most state workers' salaries to the federal minimum wage is certainly a bold stroke that stands to shake up Sacramento.
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Editorial: Universities cannot remain as unchecked as Wall Street
A Sunday exposé in the Seattle Times names Washington State U. vice president of business and finances as the face of an unethical exploitation of retirement laws occurring throughout the state.
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Editorial: Move G-20 Summit out of cities
By now it’s a familiar formula: Upon hearing it will host the next G-20 Summit, a city rushes to train and build up its police force to prepare for the commotion. Downtown areas come to resemble police states with the myriad rows of badges and shields. Then things get really ugly.
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Editorial: An Online U. California Degree – A Panacea or a Mirage?
On Jun. 14, the U. California Commission on the Future met to discuss a proposal circulated by the UC President's Office for an ambitious plan to market the University of California online.
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Editorial: Latest debacle for medical pot
The once bright future for medical marijuana is looking a lot hazier after a recent dispute between the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and the state’s legislators.
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Editorial: LGBTQ rights is our fight
June is coming to a close, and we would hate not to mention that it is Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, particularly in light of the current attempts to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the military policy for gays and lesbians to withhold their sexual orientations while in service.
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Editorial: Hayward follows same old script
BP CEO Tony Hayward remained calm and composed for the brutal first round of opening statements during his testimony before the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations last week.
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Editorial: Don’t iWaste your old phones
If you were smart and ahead of the game, it’s possible you’re reading this stance on your brand spankin’ new iPhone 4. Try not to let the drool drip on your new screen, even though we’re positive there’s an application that can wipe that up for you.
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Editorial: Race and unemployment
Minneapolis has the largest racial unemployment gap out of any metropolitan area in the nation, according to a recent Economic Policy Institute study that has rightfully raised eyebrows in this city. The statistic is a sad reflection of many troubling trends in Minneapolis.