Limbaugh on Darfur: Racism on Steroids

Rush Limbaugh is known for uttering creepy stuff, but what the nationally syndicated radio host said last week about the genocide-stricken Darfur region of Sudan was categorically bigoted and once again proved his disqualification to weigh…

DFL Joins Race to Set Feb. 5 Caucus Date

It’s official: Minnesota Democrats today announced  they will match Republicans in holding their presidential caucuses on Feb. 5, 2008, pushing up the primary date more than a month ahead of its schedule.

The Minnesota DFL Party Tuesday approved the move…

The ‘Elephant in the Room’

You don’t appreciate what you have until you meet the have-nots. That’s how I felt Thursday when I visited a Lake Street shopping complex known for its bustling Latino businesses. In addition to seeking a comment for…

A Longtime Force for Peace Receives Award

Far too many conflicts are crippling the world, yet too few people like Mel Duncan have dedicated their lives to do something about the strife. Fewer still get recognized for their efforts. But this week, a respected…

Immigration Raids Won’t Be Halted During 2010 Census

When the Census Bureau enumerators begin conducting the 2010 census, they might bump into immigration agents scavenging for undocumented immigrants — a fact that might hamper proper counting.

Regardless of legal status, everyone in the United States is counted once…

Police Probe of Officer’s Alleged Smear of Ellison Could Take Years

The internal investigation of the Minneapolis police officer who allegedly implied that U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison is a terrorist could take years, the force’s Internal Investigations Unit said Thursday.

Lt. Bob Kroll, a veteran of…

Minnesota Father Wants Son’s Name Withheld from 9/11 Memorial

Concerned over what he calls the Islamization of the memorial site for the victims of Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001, Tom Burnett Sr. wants his son’s name to be…

At the End of Israel Visit, Ellison Says He’s ‘Still Learning’

In an attempt to stay above the fray over the Arab-Israeli conflict, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, who just wrapped up a weeklong congressional trip in the Middle East, said it would be inappropriate for him to make policy decisions until…

Plaintiffs Seek Compensation for Bridge Collapse, but Who’s to Blame Remains Unclear

Hoping to be compensated for their loss, some victims in the Interstate 35W bridge collapse have retained high-profile attorneys. But the state’s limited liability statute and uncertainty about who should be responsible for the tragedy is casting serious doubts on…

Tactics Used in Immigration Raids Were ‘Militant,’ Union Alleges

When agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided six meatpacking plants late last year and rounded up more than 1,200 undocumented immigrants, they employed “militant” tactics to detain and question people, said leaders of the…