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D.J. Tice
Tice: Of Indiana, irreconcilable differences and democracy
If neither side can relent, as with same-sex marriage and religion, it's better when courts don't make the call.
Lori Sturdevant
Sturdevant: At MnSCU, can 'Steven's project' be a shared goal?
The path forward, now that the chancellor and faculty union are on speaking terms again.
D.J. Tice
In race debate, 'hard truths' and deflections
It's easy to talk about the role of the police. It's also a good way to avoid a real discussion.
John Rash
'Timbuktu,' as movie and metaphor
Challenged but promising, a complex continent needs more foreign policy focus.
D.J. Tice
Dayton wiggles the needle on 'tax fairness'
The Tax Incidence Study allows us to see how well he's delivered on his promises.
Lori Sturdevant
An ailing paid-leave bill and the ripples of good health
This legislation matters for all Minnesotans, not just those lacking employer empathy.
John Rash
Editorial cartoonists draw scrutiny (and security)
After attacks, challenges mount for "the ever more dangerous profession."
John Rash
The Clinton e-mail controversy in context
Governance, diplomacy, journalism and the public's right to know all require openness and transparency from public officials.
John Rash
Amid world turbulence, a #peaceitforward campaign
Nobel Peace Prize Forum aims to get individuals to "tell the world how you build peace."
D.J. Tice
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address: Finer words were rarely spoken
His re-election stands the test of time as the most important in U.S. history. And his Second Inaugural Address was one for the ages.
D.J. Tice
Darren Wilson, the false face of racism in America
His actions were the spark that lit and still fuels the fire — even though he was exonerated.
Lori Sturdevant
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The State GOP on the surplus: A blunt, mixed message
It depended on whether you were hearing from legislators or the party chair. So, about that …
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's road needs will continue after its wallet thins out
Do legislators rejoicing in a budget surplus have a plan if a gas tax increase is dead?
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota budget surplus and the 'good old days'
Veteran legislators who watched the bubble burst are less likely to favor tax cuts today.
John Rash
The information counterrevolution
Two recent reports document a worldwide decline in freedom of information.
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