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August 4, 2015 12:09 PM

Trophy hunting for conservation

Is it ethical to hunt animals that are threatened or endangered? For people who don't hunt big game, or understand its attraction, we explore the challenge and reward of the sport.

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August 4, 2015 11:32 AM

Op-Ed: Political spending in the 2016 presidential race

Fred Wertheimer, founder of the nonprofit Democracy 21, predicts that whoever wins the 2016 presidential race will do so with the help of $500 million in unlimited spending from donors and advocacy groups.

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August 4, 2015 10:39 AM

The status of abortion laws in America

Wisconsin recently banned all abortions after 20 weeks of gestation, with no exceptions. The law is one of many challenges to abortion laws across the country this year.

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August 3, 2015 10:33 AM

The Political Junkie: Assessing the Republican and Democratic pools

Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the candidates vying for the Republican and Democratic presidential tickets.

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August 3, 2015 6:51 AM

What is secular stagnation?

There's an ongoing debate about whether or not America is in a state of secular stagnation. But what does that mean?

by Chris Farrell

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July 31, 2015 10:01 AM

Friday Roundtable: Local and national politics form a complicated web

MPR News' Kerri Miller and guests explore how local and national politics are intertwined and affect each other.

by Dane Smith

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July 30, 2015 4:07 PM

The power of art to heal grief

When Joseph Luzzi lost his wife, he had to plot a path out of grief. He used Dante's "Divine Comedy" as a road map.

by MPR News Staff

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July 30, 2015 3:14 PM

Climate Cast: Why presidential candidates often ignore climate issues

Why climate issues rarely come up in presidential campaigns and how some specific issues can get in the way of a more substantial debate over the climate.