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The Minnesota Republic

University of Minnesota Student News

The Minnesota Republic

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus, East Bank.

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...

Democrats' Reconciliation Package Promises to Build Back Broker

Democrats’ Reconciliation Package Promises to Build Back Broker

Kent Kaiser, Ph.D. August 3, 2022

Reducing inflation and finding smart solutions on healthcare issues are important goals for our government, and most Americans would support that kind of legislation to fix the economy and improve healthcare. However,...

Biden's Tax Plan

Biden’s Tax Plan

John Quinlan, Contributor March 24, 2021

With the promised Covid relief stimulus package passed, President Joe Biden and his administration will likely turn their attention to reforming the tax system. With a split senate and influential moderates...

2020 Presidential Election: Live Coverage and Editor's Op/Ed

2020 Presidential Election: Live Coverage and Editor’s Op/Ed

Tiana Meador, Editor in Chief November 3, 2020

7:00 p.m. CST - Biden: 85 electorate votes, Trump: 55 electorate votes. Florida is currently being counted, and if Trump takes this state, Biden is in for a battle. As previously mentioned, Biden's attack...

The panel of The College Republicans, less than a day after they had painted it. The vandalism happened mid-day, with a "ceremonial" vigil held in front of it while the vandalism occurred. Photo courtesy of contributor Brandon Prichard.

In response to the vandalism of the College Republicans bridge panel

Nathan Harman, Contributor and Chairman of College Republicans at the University of Minnesota September 28, 2019

Censorship is a powerful thing. We hear about it in statist nations like China and Russia. We fret about it on social media when topics of government regulation come up. We read about it in our history...

The Curious Case of Tulsi Gabbard

The Curious Case of Tulsi Gabbard

Thomas Farrell, Contributor September 26, 2019

From day one, Tulsi Gabbard has had a hard job convincing people on why she should be president. However almost no one doubts that she is qualified – the first Samoan American and first Hindu elected...

Hidden in the flock: fake Catholics in the Democratic Party

Hidden in the flock: fake Catholics in the Democratic Party

Thomas Farrell, Contributor September 12, 2019

The days of religion influencing public policy in meaningful ways are over, no matter what watchers and readers of The Handmaid’s Tale may say. While America has always had the “separation...

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