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Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jun 3, 1997

Do Sports Owners Have No Shame?

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Do Sports Owners Have No Shame? by David Morris June 3, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press What is it with billionaire sports owners? Have they no shame? Two days after tens of thousands of Twins fans roared their heartfelt thanks to future Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett as the team retired his… Continue reading

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Article, Resource filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jun 1, 1997

A New Cooperative Commonwealth

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This speech by David Morris was originally presented at the National Cooperative Business Association’s Cooperative Development Forum in June 1997 Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on May 20, 1997

The Demise of Democracy?

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The Demise of Democracy? by David Morris May 20, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press On May 8, three appointed judges of the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a decision that marks a disastrous setback for those of us who believe that in a democracy it is the citizens who make the rules…. Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on May 6, 1997

Diminishing Citizenship

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Diminishing Citizenship by David Morris May 6, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press Some 2500 years ago the Greek city-states took a giant step toward true democracy when they invented the concept of citizenship. Last week, in Philadelphia President Clinton neutered that concept. In front of three applauding former Presidents and a cheering… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Apr 22, 1997

Ethanol and Gasoline

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Ethanol and Gasoline by David Morris April 22, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press This Earth Week let’s talk about ethanol and gasoline. Back in the early 1920s car companies were designing more powerful, higher compression cars. They needed an additive to boost octane and eliminate engine knocking. With an octane rating of… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 25, 1997

Local vs. Absentee Ownership

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Local vs. Absentee Ownership by David Morris March 25, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press This month two enterprises died in our community and weÕre all the poorer for their passing. Some would say they died a natural death. But what passes for natural in the business world these days can be dangerous… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 16, 1997

Putting the Public Back into Public Policy

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Putting the Public Back into Public Policy by David Morris and Pamela Neary Institute for Local Self-Reliance Proponents and opponents of a centralized nuclear waste repository are both off the mark. The nuclear waste issue is more than an environmental, energy or economic issue. It goes to the heart of our federal-state relationship. It sets… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Mar 13, 1997

The Budget Surpluses Challenge Us To Manage Our Own Affairs

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The Budget Surpluses Challenge Us To Manage Our Own Affairs by David Morris March 13, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press How glorious to be a state legislator these days. Budget surpluses in 48 of 50 states. Eight states with surpluses that exceed l0 percent of their budgets. A strong economy that continues… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Feb 25, 1997

The Telecommunications Act Worsened the Situation

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The Telecommunications Act Worsened the Situation by David Morris February 25, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press A year ago the Telecommunications Act of 1996 became law. At the signing ceremony President Clinton promised the American people the Act would spur competition and give consumers “the benefits of lower prices, better quality and… Continue reading

Article filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Feb 11, 1997

The Airline Companies Savage Our Sense of Community

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The Airline Companies Savage Our Sense of Community by David Morris February 11, 1997 – published in St. Paul Pioneer Press Too often stories about the breakdown of community point to kids cursing their teachers or basketball players kicking photographers. Those are apt examples to be sure. Yet to me the breakdown of community is… Continue reading