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VOTES. A voting sign stands outside of a polling place in Minneapolis. Over 95% of Minnesotans voted in the presidential primary.

Biden, Trump triumphant in Minnesota primary

Andrew Lipinsky, RubicOnline March 6, 2024
Although Biden and Trump each gained about 70% of the vote from their respective parties, 20% of democrats voted uncommitted in an act of protest towards Biden's position on the Israel-Hamas war.
CITY COUNCIL. The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 against the proposed retention and recruitment plan for the MPD. Following the murder of George Floyd, the number of police officers has decreased substantially. (Public domain image: Minneapolis Government)

City Council rejects recruitment and retention incentives, leaves Minneapolis policing uncertain

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon December 17, 2023
The council struck down a $15 million plan to increase the Minneapolis Police Department’s staff.
JOBS NOT FURLOUGHS. If the government shutdown had occurred, millions of federal workers across the country would have been furloughed or forced to work without pay indefinitely. “All non-essential services of the federal government would not open and those federal workers would not get their salaries; in many cases they’d be furloughed or temporarily laid off,” said upper school history teacher Aaron Shulow.

Government shutdown avoided, future remains uncertain

Sonia Kharbanda, The Rubicon October 7, 2023
On Sept. 30, President Biden signed a temporary funding bill to avoid a shutdown and all of its drastic effects.
Humans are influenced daily by social media down to how we act, what we like, and what we wear.

Social media impacts how the public views politics

Nelson Wodarz, RubicOnline February 6, 2023
Within the last few years, politics and social media have had an enmeshed relationship.
CAMPAIGN CALAMITY. During election season, political campaigning runs rampant as candidates work to garner interest for their causes. Lawn signs with colorful logos are not an uncommon sighting.

What goes into a political campaign?

Maddy Fisher, Editor in Chief November 8, 2022
On election day, let's take a look back at what it takes to set up a campaign.
TRENDING UP. Ever since the beginning of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, prices of countless necessary resources and materials in America have skyrocketed. This has made it nearly impossible for people to obtain the bare minimum.

Economic inflation in America sparks worry, long-term governmental solutions

Rita Li, RubicOnline March 18, 2022
With a rapid increase in inflation across the United States, the Federal Reserve is working hard to return to a normal, stable American economy.
A cartoon of a family court where countries discuss the future of Ukraine

Let Ukraine decide the future of its country

August Gaspard, Staff Writer March 8, 2022
Countries should let Ukraine decide it's fate, and not make the decision for them.
People in the community need help from representatives t guide different processes and help them show the importance of the issue.

US Representatives racial imbalances impact representation

Rita Li, RubicOnline October 2, 2021
Race and equality is a crucial step for human society to advance forward, and right now, there needs to be more representation.
Minnesota Matters is a monthly column written by Colin Will about political issues that impact the state.

Senators, don’t close parks

Colin Will, The Rubicon May 26, 2021
By threatening to close state parks and tear down the programs that keep our state beautiful, Republican senators have shown a complete disregard for their constituents and everything that the government is supposed to stand for.
Winners of the Georgia Senate runoffs Jon Ossoff (left), and Raphael Warnock (right), celebrate their victories together.

Democrats control Senate thanks to Georgia runoff

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline January 20, 2021
The Georgia vote for senators was highly contested, with both democratic nominees winning the race, the U.S. Senate is now a 50-50 split.
As an athlete, no matter what level they play at, their voices can be heard.

High school athletes can and should use their voices

Will Schavee, RubicOnline September 30, 2020
A team can raise up the voices of the individual members of the team through unity and support.
Political discourse dominates the internet. Internet activism and instant party division can be found in every topic covered online.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] It’s not always partisan

RubicOnline Staff September 23, 2020
Activism on the internet blurs the line between social and political issues.
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