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The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) welcomes and values insightful commentary and feedback from the community. The articles found here are edited for clarity and/or space, but the opinions are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of the MSR. The MSR does not pay for commentary. If you’re looking for paid opportunities, we invite you to become a regular contributor. Send your inquiries and submissions to submissions@spokesman-recorder.com.

Opinion

Questions remain unanswered one year after Winston Smith’s death

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 - by Charles Underwood

‘Replacement ideology is toxic and promotes violence.’

Questions remain unanswered one year after Winston Smith’s death Read More
Opinion

The illusion of diversity and the reality of Whiteness

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 - by Dr. Luke Tripp

White flight to gated suburbs, wide-scale White abandonment of public schools, and opposition to affirmative action are concrete evidence that many Whites do not truly value racial diversity.

The illusion of diversity and the reality of Whiteness Read More
Opinion

Rising gun violence must stop

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022 - by Ben Jealous

Millions of us send our kids off to school every day, trying to set aside the knowledge gnawing at our insides that our school and our kids could be next.Ā 

Rising gun violence must stop Read More
Opinion

Gun safety and public safety: we should not tolerate continued inaction

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 - by Ben Jealous

It should be unimaginable, and in most countries it is.Ā 

Gun safety and public safety: we should not tolerate continued inaction Read More
George Floyd
Opinion

Honoring the memory of George Floyd

May 27, 2022June 13, 2022 - by James Trice

After Floyd was lynched, the calls for systemic change in America, particularly in American policing, were loud and clear.

Honoring the memory of George Floyd Read More
Opinion / Word on the Street

WORD ON THE STREET | Two years out, how have we fared?

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 - by Nikki Love

The MSR recently took to the streets to ask community members if they felt there has been positive social change in the last two years since George Floyd’s killing.

WORD ON THE STREET | Two years out, how have we fared? Read More
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Opinion

One person can change a foster child’s life

May 20, 2022May 21, 2022 - by Tikki Brown

We need a pool of foster parents to choose from, particularly those who reflect the racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds of children in care.

One person can change a foster child’s life Read More
Opinion

With abortion rights on the table, is interracial marriage next?

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 - by Marshall H. Tanick

Interracial marriage could be in the bull’s-eye following abortion.

With abortion rights on the table, is interracial marriage next? Read More
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Opinion

The fighting spirit that unites us

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Ben Jealous

‘I was trained to fight by my grandmother.’

The fighting spirit that unites us Read More
Opinion

Humanity may be evolving in spite of itself

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 - by Robert C. Koehler

‘Despite its military dominance, despite the harm it inflicted, the U.S. has done nothing but lose wars for the last three quarters of a century.’

Humanity may be evolving in spite of itself Read More
Opinion

Being Black can cost an arm and a legĀ 

April 20, 2022April 22, 2022 - by Oscar H. Blayton

Because policies set out by hospitals, insurers and the government don’t require surgeons to consider limb-saving options before cutting, the amputation epidemic continues.

Being Black can cost an arm and a legĀ  Read More
Opinion

An end to the digital divide is in sight

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 - by Hazel Trice Edney

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the nationwide rollout of 5G home service can help solve this problem.

An end to the digital divide is in sight Read More
Opinion

Designate Hiawatha Golf CourseĀ a historic landmark today

April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 - by Judge Lajune LangeĀ 

The period of segregated public facilities in Minneapolis represents an important period in the development of the city and the parks.

Designate Hiawatha Golf CourseĀ a historic landmark today Read More
Opinion

U.S. hypocrisy exposed with Russia-Ukraine ā€˜war’

April 13, 2022June 14, 2022 - by MSR News Online - 1 Comment

Muslims are not seen as worthy of having a safe world to live in.

U.S. hypocrisy exposed with Russia-Ukraine ā€˜war’ Read More
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Opinion

MN prisoners should not lose their jobs for getting medical care

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 - by Eric Johnson

Policies are put in place to inflict sometimes the harshest psychological punishments upon this invisible population with the 13th Amendment as a justification.

MN prisoners should not lose their jobs for getting medical care Read More
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Opinion

The rise of a new McCarthyism

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 - by Wim Laven

McCarthyism v2.0 has already been installed in the Republican party operating system.

The rise of a new McCarthyism Read More
Opinion

GOP senators’ case against Ketanji Brown Jackson: She did her job

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 - by Thomas L. Knapp

Their problem with Jackson is that she did her job— and that, above and beyond doing her job, she supports the Constitution while they oppose it.

GOP senators’ case against Ketanji Brown Jackson: She did her job Read More
Opinion

City-commissioned analysis of civil unrest falls short

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 - by Michelle Gross

Part of the reason so little was mentioned in the report about impacts to the community is that there was little effort to hear from the community.

City-commissioned analysis of civil unrest falls short Read More
Go Green / Opinion

Black city kids need some time in the country

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 - by Vincent L. Hall

Caring for farm animals, planting crops, and learning to appreciate creation would help immeasurably.

Black city kids need some time in the country Read More
Opinion

Trump suck-ups drawn to dictators

March 17, 2022June 14, 2022 - by MSR News Online

Republicans either want no government or a Trump dictatorship like Putin’s.

Trump suck-ups drawn to dictators Read More

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