Morris Student DFL Column If you are like most youth, “politics” is something that happens only once every four years when there is a George W. Bush or Barack Obama at the top of the ticket. Besides that, “politics” is that thing that only the most hardcore of partisans pay attention to – something left … Continue reading The Common Man Partisan
Tag: 2010
I’m Coming Out: I’m a Unionist
When a close friend brought this to my attention, I believed it to be nothing more than a lame joke. You know, the kind that seems so absurd that it just can't be true; it's the joke you make when mocking Arizona, Georgia and Texas. So when I was told my state senator, Bill Ingebrigtsen … Continue reading I’m Coming Out: I’m a Unionist
Conscience Over Pragmatism
Besides writing for the campus newspaper at the University of Minnesota-Morris, The University Register, I also occasionally contribute a column for the Morris Student DFL when I can't delegate the task to someone else in the organization. It was published on April 15, 2010. DFL COLUMN - April 15, 2010 By Joshua P. Preston While … Continue reading Conscience Over Pragmatism
UR: Seventh District Congressional Race Heats Up
This is an article I wrote for the campus newspaper at the University of Minnesota-Morris, The University Register, about the endorsement by the Republican Party of Lee Byberg to run against Congressman Collin Peterson. For those of you who may not be familiar with the guy, I recommend taking a few minutes to visit his … Continue reading UR: Seventh District Congressional Race Heats Up
UR: McBride and Thoma New MCSA President and Vice-President
As a writer for the campus newspaper at the University of Minnesota-Morris, The University Register, I cover the state and local political scene along with whatever is sent my way by the News Editor. After spending more than 5 1/2 hours counting ballots the evening of Election Day, I had very little time to get … Continue reading UR: McBride and Thoma New MCSA President and Vice-President
“The Rise and Fall of Common Decency”
One of the recent editions of the City Pages had a cover story (the article can be found here) regarding the University of Minnesota-Morris' most infamous alumnus, Joseph Basel. While our times at the University share only the slightest overlap (2008/9), it is not an understatement to say that his short time here has changed … Continue reading “The Rise and Fall of Common Decency”
Stevens County DFL Convention
Waking up at 8:55am to answer a call from my mother, I jumped out of bed because I knew I was going to be late for one of the few hints of a beating heart in 21st century America's grassroots: the county convention. While often elected by affirmation (or reluctant agreement in some places), the … Continue reading Stevens County DFL Convention
Joshua Panduro Preston 