The Minnesota Republic

Minnesota Politics: A History

Will Sherry, Contributor • March 15, 2023

Minnesota has a rich political history dating back to the territorial period in the mid-19th century. Over the years, the state has produced a number of influential political leaders who have shaped the...

Impact of the 2020 US Presidential Election: A Republican Perspective

Will Sherry, Contributor • February 22, 2023

The 2020 US Presidential Election was a historic event that saw President Donald Trump running for re-election against former Vice President Joe Biden. As a Republican, the election was an important moment...

A History of the Relationship Between the U.S. and China

Will Sherry, Contributor • February 8, 2023

The relationship between the United States and China has been marked by periods of cooperation, competition, and tension, dating back to the 19th century. In the early 19th century, American merchants...

Oppose the TRIPS Waiver, Protect American Intellectual Property

Jack Radomski, Editor • October 5, 2022

On June 17, member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) voted to remove intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines. The WTO is now considering expanding the reach of the waiver. The WTO,...

Senate Passes Sunshine Protection Act to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Josh Klopp, Editor • March 27, 2022

Falling back one hour in the Fall may be a tradition of the past. On Tuesday, March 15, the Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. The Sunshine Protection Act...

An arm and a leg for gas

Alyssa Abke, Editor • March 24, 2022

Why do we care so much about the price of gas when we are willing to spend our entire savings account at college bars each Saturday night? Most local places in the Minneapolis area are charging about $4.00...

American Truckers lead “People’s Convoy” Across the Country in Protest of COVID Mandates

Josh Klopp • March 3, 2022

In a movement inspired by the “Freedom Convoy” in Canada, caravans of truckers have organized journeys across the United States in protest against COVID-19 mandates. One group that has garnered notable...

What Americans Should Know About Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Charlie Rapheal, Editor • March 2, 2022

Recent stories of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have been all over the news, however the whole situation is a bit more complicated than what is seen at a quick glance. You have undoubtedly heard of what’s...

Biden’s Proposed Legislation: Allowing IRS access to bank accounts over $600

Will Sherry, Contributor • September 29, 2021

As our 46th president Joe Biden approaches his second year in office, another new legislation has been thrown at us. The Biden Administration is currently trying to pass a legislation to enforce all financial...

Crypto in Crisis, El Salvador

John Quinlan, Writer • September 15, 2021

Cryptocurrency has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years, and it has gained more formality as large institutions begin to use it. Advocates for the use of crypto reached a major milestone on...

Georgia Voting Law Explained

John Quinlan, Contributor • April 21, 2021

Georgia’s new voting reform law, SB 202, has sparked major controversy over the past few weeks. The left criticizes it as a new form of voter suppression that targets minority voters, while the right...

Washington Post Corrects Misquotes

Avery Heinen, Contributor • March 24, 2021

On November 3, 2020, there were a lot of key races going on across the country. One of these was Georgia’s senate race. Both seats were up for grabs, and both had Republican incumbents. Georgia’s Class...