Culture clash over Islam shapes Minneapolis debate
The Minneapolis-St Paul area faces tensions from Somali immigration expanding the Muslim community to about 150,000. Issues include taxi drivers refusing alcohol, clerks avoiding pork at Target, and a proposed campus foot washing basin at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The board will decide if accommodations amount to religious endorsement.
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Cedar Rapids downtown plan aims at riverfront revival
A Seattle reader praises JLG Architects plan to revitalize Cedar Rapids downtown with a riverfront promenade, entertainment venues, shops, and bicycle trails. The columnist urges focus on implementation to turn the vision into lasting appeal and notes Cedar Rapids’ natural resources support the effort. The letter also critiques religious prejudice tied to state civil rights laws, calling out displays of bias as unjust.
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Letters discuss reforms and equality for gays and health care
Readers address topics from a proposed three strikes rule for landlords to celebrate equality under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The piece also notes public policy debates in Iowa on health care costs, consumer responsibility, and insurer roles with strong advocacy for fair treatment and inclusive values.
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Parthenogenesis and the future of reproduction science
Slate columnist Saletan surveys parthenogenesis across species from bees to Komodo dragons and hammerhead sharks. He notes experiments pushing toward human applications, including two women contributing genes and government debates on embryo alteration.
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