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John Rash
November 9, 2018
a private war: (L to R) Marie Colvin (Rosamund Pike) and Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) scout the arid landscape in A PRIVATE WAR.
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Rash Report: 'A Private War' depicts the public cost of combat

The new film tells the story of intrepid war reporter Marie Colvin and photographer Paul Conroy.
Lori Sturdevant
November 9, 2018

Presidential prospects for the 'senator next door'

The style that's won Klobuchar so much Minnesota support can transfer — and is beginning to.
Lori Sturdevant
November 2, 2018

Your vote against hate this year will matter

That's a mission that events at the end of this campaign season have necessitated.
D.J. Tice
November 2, 2018

Fuel for the 'pro' side in the wage debate

Study finds a higher minimum is helping in Seattle after all — but there are complications.
John Rash
October 27, 2018
Bob Woodward. PromoPhoto - Credit to Lisa Berg

Rash Report: Bob Woodward on Watergate's, and today's, political-media eras

President Trump, the journalist said, might be best remembered for his 'policy casino.'
Lori Sturdevant
October 26, 2018

Economy is humming, but many candidates are running on fear

With low jobless rate, rising incomes, pols have a window to address tough issues.
D.J. Tice
October 26, 2018

Money in politics isn't the problem. Politicians are.

Overturning Citizens United would be a cure worse than the disease.
John Rash
October 22, 2018
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday Oct. 16, 2018. Pompeo also

Rash Report: World watches Saudi, U.S. response to Khashoggi crisis

Even if Trump doesn't act, Congress can reassert U.S. foreign-policy independence by limiting arms sales to the kingdom.
Lori Sturdevant
October 19, 2018

We're in the danger zone of distrust

But there's a way out. It entails building relationships — for real, not for the sake of saying so.
D.J. Tice
October 15, 2018

Take the Ellison-Kavanaugh Consistency Test here

Can consistent principles explain inconsistent verdicts?
John Rash
October 12, 2018
This image taken from CCTV video obtained by the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet and made available on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 claims to show Saudi journalis

Rash Report: More than arms sales at stake in Khashoggi case

American values and U.S. leadership are needed to counter the rise of a global "authoritarian alliance."
Lori Sturdevant
October 12, 2018

Climate-news highlights gulf between congressional candidates Hagedorn and Feehan

Lori Sturdevant
October 6, 2018

2018 campaign further widening our gender gap

How far apart are men and women? Watch midterm elections for a sign.
John Rash
September 29, 2018
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the Lotte New York Palace hotel during the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept.

Rash Report: Enormous partisan divide on media endangers democracy

New Pew poll reflects deep divisions on support for the watchdog role of the press, perceived fairness, trust and other key issues.
Lori Sturdevant
September 28, 2018

Retiring chamber leader Blazar has a message he hopes has staying power

Immigration and Minnesota: Better together.
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